Enabling Independence Teamworker

The salary range is -30,647 to -32,867 per annum based on a 36-hour working week.

We are excited to be hiring a new Enabling Independence Team Worker to join our fantastic Enabling Independence team. The Team is county wide, but we can offer the successful candidate the option of being based in Epsom or Reigate with an expectation of covering across the east of the county.

Rewards and Benefits

• 26 days'' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years'' service and 31 days after 5 years'' service
• Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Up to 5 days of carer''s leave per year
• Paternity, adoption and dependants leave
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
• 2 paid volunteering days per year
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
• Flexible daily working hours to maximise the individuals work/life balance

Who We Are
The Enabling Independence Team (EIT) is a dynamic, county-wide service supporting adults with mental health and/or substance misuse needs to regain control of their lives. We deliver short-term, strengths-based support that empowers people to live independently, connect with their communities, and build lasting resilience.

About the role

As an Enabling Independence Support Worker, you will deliver short term strengths-based interventions that promote recovery, independence, and social inclusion. Working closely with individuals, carers, and professionals, you''ll support people to build life skills, confidence, and community connections. You will provide tailored, person-centred support to help individuals achieve their goals, promoting independence through practical interventions and enablement strategies.

An average day for an EIT support worker will consist of attending home visits to meet service users in their home and support them to achieve the goals they have identified. This could include supporting people with public transport, shopping, accessing community-based activities, budget management to name a few. The role will require driving within the area that you cover to attend visits. Verbal and written communication with various agencies is a core part of what we do to support people to access the wider community, and this will be with statutory and voluntary sector services. Support workers are expected to write up daily notes for each person they visit using the relevant Surrey systems (training is provided). Support workers manage their diaries.

"I have been in my role of Enabling Independence Worker for the Adult Social Care Team (Mental Health) for 7 months. I have been impressed with the quality of the training provided, particularly the Induction training. The management team were very supportive and encouraging, allowing me to start the role at my pace. While it''s a rewarding job, it can also be challenging at times. The support I get from my team is invaluable. Also, when working for Surrey you have access to several excellent resources, particularly around health and wellbeing."

Tricia Slater - Enabling Independence Team Worker

Shortlisting Criteria

To be considered for shortlisting for this position your CV and personal statement will clearly evidence:

• Experience and understanding of working with people who have mental health and or substance misuse needs
• An understanding of social care services and community services regarding mental health needs
• Ability to demonstrate a basic understanding of a strengths-based approach
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Surrey has both urban and rural areas and as part of this role you will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK, access to a vehicle and be willing to travel. Reasonable adjustments where needed will be made for successful applicants who have a disability or long term health condition to enable them to fulfil the requirements of the job.

Why join us

• It is a Hybrid role with the expectation of working from the office up to 3 days per week
• An emphasis on developing good team culture encouraging collaborative working, sharing ideas, experience, and knowledge.
• Supporting practice and career development through training and supervision. Be part of a forward-thinking, values-driven team
• Access to training, development, and career progression
• Work in a supportive environment that values your wellbeing
• Help shape innovative approaches to adult social care in Surrey

The advert closes at 23:59 on the 14th September 2025 with interviews to follow.

Local Government Reorganisation

Surrey County Council is preparing for Local Government Reorganisation which will allow us to implement the Government led policy of devolution, which is all about giving more powers to local areas.

Currently, Surrey has a two-tier council system, with 11 district and borough councils and a county council, all responsible for different services. All these councils will be reorganised into a smaller number of new unitary councils which will come into effect in April 2027. At this point, this role will be transferred, with all existing terms and conditions intact into one of the new unitary councils.

Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents!

Our Commitment

Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applicants where:

• The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application
• The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form

Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role.

We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.