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This role has a starting salary between £44,614 to £47,681 per annum based on a 36 hour working week.
We are open to considering part time applications for this role.
"I'd say no day is the same. It is rewarding and it's great being out with the public and helping. It makes getting out of bed worthwhile." - Mandi Porter, Senior Social Care Assistant.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Social Worker to join our fantastic Learning Disability and Autism service and help us make a real difference to the local community, ensuring no one is left behind.
Rewards and Benefits
- 26 days' holiday, 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 dependants 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 Role
This position sits within our West Surrey Team, based in Guildford.
We are looking for a competent Senior Social Worker to join our Allocations Team working with complex cases in order to meet their desired outcomes. This includes legal court work, partnership working with our health colleagues, completing Section 42 enquiries and supervising junior members of the team to ensure a high quality standard of service is provided.
We offer a fantastic working environment where training and development is prioritised. We are most interested in recruiting people who are keen to learn, progress their professional development and grow with our team!
As a Senior Social Worker in Surrey you will work across various unique projects that ensure our valued service users have the opportunity to enjoy a home of their own, an environment in which they are supported to live a healthy & meaningful life.
Shortlisting Criteria
To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence your substantial post-qualification professional experience as a Social Worker and your experience of providing professional supervision.
In addition to the above, we would also love to hear about:
- Your understanding and experience of working in a strengths-based approach
- Your knowledge and experience of current legislation such as The Care Act and The Mental Capacity Act
- Your experience of undertaking safeguarding enquiries and examples of you using your professional judgement in complex situations
Contact us
Please 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 Melanie Hall by e-mail at Melanie.Hall@surreycc.gov.uk
The job advert closes at 23:59 on 11/02/2024 with interview dates to be confirmed.
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 values.
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 Commitment
Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications 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.
