Adults Senior Social Worker

Job title:

Adults Senior Social Worker

Company

Surrey County Council

Job description

Details

• Reference: SCC/TP/287938/2476
• Positions: 1
• Salary: £46,399 per annum
• Category: Qualified Social Work – Adult’s
• Contract type: Secondment
• Working hours: 36 hours per week
• Posted on: 24 January 2025
• Closing date: 9 February 2025
• Directorate: Adults, Wellbeing & Health Partnerships
• Location: Fairmount House, Bull Hill, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 7AH

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.This role has a starting salary of £46,399 per annum based on a 36 hour working week. This is a 12 month fixed term / secondment opportunity.We are excited to be hiring a new Senior Social Worker to join our fantastic Epsom and Ewell Locality team, based in Leatherhead (which will be moving to Epsom) but with a hybrid work style consisting of remote working and two days in the office (pro-rata). We are proud to consider ourselves a forward thinking, motivational team with a strong ethos of cultural growth and continuous education and learning.Rewards 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 RoleWe are a large team that support individuals across community and hospital settings. We celebrate diversity and believe that differences make us stronger. Epsom and Ewell Locality supports those from the age of 18 upwards with eligible care support needs. We provide advice and guidance with a vast range of community resources and support networks. The team strives to safeguard those who require additional support whilst promoting independence and choice. You will always find our team friendly and approachable, whilst supporting each other with an active reflective and learning culture.As a Senior Social Worker in Mid Surrey, you will provide direct social work intervention to some of the most challenging and complex service users and their carers. You will provide effective support to individuals using a strength-based approach to enable individuals to live as independently as possible with more choice and control. As a Senior Social Worker, you will supervise and support staff, working alongside the Team Managers to improve processes and shape the team. You will be well supported in your role and will benefit from a structured induction programme.We strive to be an open and collaborative team, with a shared aim to empower communities and people to be the best they can be. We work with a strength-based focus in how services are shaped and how needs are met. We are continually learning from each other and partners and strive to be the best at what we do for everyone we work with. We support curiosity in all we do to find development and learning opportunities for individuals and our team to grow as a service.Shortlisting CriteriaTo be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following:

• A relevant degree and registration with Social Work England
• Substantial post-qualification professional experience as a Social Worker
• An applied knowledge of The Care Act and The Mental Capacity Act and experience of undertaking safeguarding enquiries
• Experience of working in complex situations using professional judgement and a range of interventions
• Experience of professional reflective supervision, guidance and advice to less experienced Social Workers, including those completing ASYE and social work students

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 Lyn Taylor via email.The job advert closes at 23:59 on 09/02/2025 with interviews to follow.We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.Our ValuesOur values are as important as our abilities and shape who we are as an organisation. Discover more about .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

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Expected salary

£46399 per year

Location

Leatherhead, Surrey

Job date

Sun, 26 Jan 2025 07:52:24 GMT

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