Adults Social Worker - Elmbridge

This role has a starting salary of £40,929 per annum, based on a 36-hour working week.

"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 NgWe are excited to be hiring two new Social Workers who will be welcomed into our fantastic Elmbridge Locality Team. Based in Weybridge we are close to the London borders, enjoying excellent transport links to and from London. Our bright modern offices are also based within touching distance of a large retail park with great shopping opportunities. This is a full-time position, but part-time applications will be considered also.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 TeamWe are a dynamic, responsive team offering the very best service to our Elmbridge residents. You will hold a caseload and complete relevant assessments to ensure our clients are supported appropriately in the community.

We are a fun team that works hard supporting each other and we strive to ensure that anyone that joins us is welcomed and included. We offer regular supervision, a buddy support scheme and personal development plans, together with an amazing induction and training package, with regular quality of practice reflective sessions. We offer hybrid working, recognising the benefits of ensuring a good work/life balance. We pride ourselves in empowering our staff to be independent professionals, so if you are a Social Worker looking for a new challenge in an amazing team, we're waiting to hear from you!

About the RoleAs a Social Worker in Surrey, you will work across various unique projects that ensure that the people we support can enjoy a home of their own, an environment in which they are supported to live a healthy & meaningful lifestyle.

You will be undertaking safeguarding enquiries, carrying out assessments within the community and working with a diverse group of individuals and partner agencies.

You will be able to supervise less experienced members of staff within the team and support their development. In return for all of your skills, enthusiasm and commitment we will support you to take your career to the next level. In turn, you will receive professional supervision and be working in a team of motivated, dedicated and friendly colleagues.

Shortlisting CriteriaTo be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following:

• Professional qualification in Social Work and current registration with Social Work England
• Successful completion of an Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) programme if qualified as a social worker after June 2012
• Your sound knowledge and experience of current legislation, including the Care Act and the Mental Capacity Act and its application in a social care setting.
• Your ability to communicate in a clear, fluent, concise and jargon free way and in a courteous, calm and professional manner.

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.

The job advert closes at 23:59 on 15/09/2024 with interviews to follow.

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 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.