Senior Social Worker – Learning Disability & Autism Team (reference: surreycc/TP/287916/764)

Senior Social Worker – Learning Disability & Autism TeamDetailsReference: surreycc/TP/287916/764 Positions: 1 Category: Qualified Social Work - Adult's Contract type: Permanent Working hours: 36 hours per week Posted on: 10 April 2024 Directorate: Adult Social Care & Integrated Commissioning Location: Guildford Borough Council offices, Millmead, Guildford, GU2 4BB DescriptionThis role has a starting salary of £44,614 per annum, based on a 36 hour working week.Although this role is advertised as full time we are also happy to consider part time applications for this role and have a conversation over what this would look like."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 AssistantWe 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 Benefits26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' serviceOption to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leaveAn extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeingUp to 5 days of carer's leave per yearPaternity, adoption and dependents leaveA generous local government salary related pensionLifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many moreLearning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resourcesWe promote an agile approach to work, a balance of spending time in our communities, our offices and working remotely from home or wherever works best.Extensive Training and Development continuously throughout your serviceAbout the TeamWe have a vacancy in our East Surrey team (based in Leatherhead). 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.About the RoleWe have a vacancy in our East Surrey Team (based in Leatherhead).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.As a Senior Social Worker in Surrey you will work across various unique projects that ensure our value service users have the opportunity to enjoy a home of their own, an environment in which they are supported to live a healthy and meaningful life.Shortlisting CriteriaTo be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following:Your substantial post-qualification professional experience as a Social WorkerYour experience of providing professional supervisionYour understanding and experience of working in a strengths-based approachYour knowledge and experience of current legislation such as The Care Act and The Mental Capacity ActYour experience of undertaking safeguarding enquiries and examples of you using your professional judgement in complex situations.Contact usPlease contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferrable skills or any barriers to employment.The job advert closes at 23:59 on 28/04/#####. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply button to submit.Our ValuesOur values are as important as our abilities and shape who we are as an organisation. Discover more about ourvalues .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 applications where:The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their applicationThe candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application formOur 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.
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