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We 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.
The starting salary for this role is £22,307 per annum based on a 18-hour working week (FTE £44,614).
We are excited to be hiring a new Senior Social Worker to join our fantastic Mid MH Social Care team. The team is based in Fairmount House, Leatherhead. The Mid MH social care team is a supportive and friendly team who have lots of experience of working within MH services.
What we can offer you;
- Generous annual leave
- Agile working opportunities – your work/life balance is important to us!
- Training and Development – Superb opportunities for development including a Readiness Programme, Preceptorship, Structured Induction Programme
- A supportive, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- Car lease scheme and many more discounted life-style benefits, please visit MyBenefits for Surrey County Council staff for more information.
About the role
As a Senior Social Worker in Mental Health, you will be expected to have strong experience in assessing the social care needs of service users, 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 with Mental Health needs 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, support staff, as well as, work alongside other senior staff and the team manager regarding improving processes and shaping the team. Working with partner agencies is an integral part of the role. You will need to be flexible to work in a challenging environment. You will be supported and will benefit from a structured induction programme.
In order to be considered for shortlisting, your CV will clearly evidence:
- Experience and knowledge of working in a strength based way with service users and carers
- Experience and knowledge of adult safeguarding and supporting staff with completing safeguarding enquires
- Experience of supporting staff to develop their practice ensuring legal frameworks are met
- Experience of working with partner agencies to support service users and working relationships with the team
- Experience of developing a learning culture within a team.
The job advert closes at 23:59 on 05/02/2024.
Interviews are provisionally scheduled for week commencing 19/02/2024
An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role.
Contact details
For an informal discussion please contact Melanie Cookson on 07968 833010 or by e-mail at melanie.cookson@surreycc.gov.uk.
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.
