Adults Senior Social Care Assistant

Job title:

Adults Senior Social Care Assistant

Company

Surrey County Council

Job description

Details

• Reference: SCC/TP/287938/2342
• Positions: 2
• Salary: £32,512 per annum
• Category: Care – Adults
• Contract type: Permanent
• Working hours: 36 hours per week
• Posted on: 23 December 2024
• Closing date: 12 January 2025
• Directorate: Adults, Wellbeing & Health Partnerships
• Location: Dakota, 11 DeHaviland Drive, Weybridge, Surrey, KT13 0YP

DescriptionWe are committed to the development of our workforce. This position is only available to applicants who already work for Surrey County Council. We thank you for your interest in our roles and would encourage you to review our vacancies which are open to all.These roles have a starting salary of £32,512 per annum, working 36 hours per week.We are excited to be hiring two Senior Social Care Assistants to join our fantastic Elmbridge team. The team is based in Weybridge.“As a new starter in the Elmbridge Locality Team, I am incredibly grateful for the warm welcome I’ve received from the team. The training and induction programs provided have been excellent, ensuring that I feel well-prepared and confident in my role. The overall environment is friendly and inclusive, fostering a sense of belonging and collaboration. I feel fortunate to be part of such a supportive and nurturing work environment.” – Lik Hoi NgRewards and Benefits

• 26 days’ holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years’ service and 30 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 dependents leave
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
• 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources

About the TeamOur vision is ‘Working with all our partners to make a difference to the lives of people, through trusted, personalised and universal social care support, so people have choice and control, and can maximise their wellbeing and independence in their local community’.About the RoleAs a Senior Social Care Assistant at Surrey, you will often be the first point of contact between the public and the service, gathering initial information and determining the need for further assessment as well as signposting people to other services.You will have frequent direct contact with the public on the phone as well as visiting them in their own home or care setting. we will put you in the best possible position to assess and review the social care needs of our service users and their carers.You will work in partnership with individuals, their carers, professional staff in other agencies, service providers and Support Brokers in order to support vulnerable adults and their families to identify and arrange services that meet their needs and promote independence, choice and control.Within the role, you may work with any combination, or all, of the following care groups: older people, people with physical, sensory, cognitive impairments, people with a learning disability and people with mental health problems.Promoting independence, choice and control is at the heart of this position. This is an exciting opportunity to work with people to maximise their potential for independence.With the mentoring and support from your experienced colleagues, we will enable you to reach your full potential.Applicants will enjoy working with people and have experience of direct work with the public as part of paid or voluntary work, although they may have limited or no experience of visiting people in their own homes or care settings.Shortlisting CriteriaTo be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following:

• Your understanding of Adult Social Care needs and any experience you may have in this area. It doesn’t necessarily have to involve visiting people in their homes or in care settings
• Your ability to manage a caseload efficiently, regularly monitoring support plans for individuals and carers
• Experience of working directly with the public on the phone or in person
• Your ability to build relationships with various stakeholders, colleagues, and the public effectively
• Your IT skills with a willingness to learn to use a variety of software systems

Surrey has both urban and rural areas and locality based social care workers will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK and access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area. 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.Contact usPlease contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment.For an informal discussion please contact Peter Griffin-Watts at .The job advert closes at 23:59 on 12/01/2025 with interviews to follow.We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.Our Values
Our values are as important as our abilities and shape who we are as an organisation. Discover more about our .Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description. Our Life at Surrey handbook also attached provides insights of the culture at Surrey and how as a valued employee, you can help shape our Council.Our CommitmentSurrey 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.Files to download

• Reviewed: 24 Dec 2024

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Expected salary

£32512 per year

Location

Weybridge, Surrey

Job date

Wed, 25 Dec 2024 04:42:38 GMT

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