Adults Senior Social Worker - The Meadows
Job Details
GBP39,270 per annum for 36 hours per week based at The Meadows, West Park, Epsom, KT19 8PB.
Part time applications will be considered.
There will be a need to travel regularly between The Meadows, West Park Hospital and Epsom General Hospital as well as across the County on occasions so an ability and willingness to travel is essential.
Why work for Surrey County Council?
We offer an attractive employment package including:
Competitive salary
Local Government Pension Scheme.
HCPC registration paid.
Flexible benefits that include discounts on shopping, gym memberships, holidays etc.
Childcare voucher scheme.
Flexible working within the needs of the team. Laptop and mobile supplied.
Competitive 24 days annual leave.
Option to join the car lease scheme.
Options to progress within social work roles or other fields within Surrey County Council.
For more information, please visit MyBenefits for Surrey County Council staff.
This post is eligible for our existing employee Refer a Friend Scheme. (Please note this link will only work for internal members of staff).
An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and 'Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role.
About the Role
Are you a qualified, HCPC registered social worker with at least 3 years post registration experience as a social worker in a social care or multi-agency community setting?
Do you excel in your profession and are you interested in the challenges of working in a busy, high volume, professional environment? If the answer is yes this could be the role for you.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work alongside the mental health staff based at the Meadows Hospital providing assessment and support to the elderly population - experience of working in an acute hospital is not essential.
Skills required:
You will need to be motivated and flexible with high professional standards and sound knowledge and experience of current legislation including The Mental Capacity Act and the NHS Continuing Healthcare National Framework and its application to practice in a social care setting.
Experience of undertaking safeguarding enquiries is essential alongside experience of working in complex situations using professional judgement and a range of interventions.
You will be able to communicate in a clear, fluent, concise and jargon free way and in a courteous, calm and professional manner.
You'll work in effective partnership with individuals, their carers and family and will have strong positive relationships with professional health staff both within and outside the hospital setting. You'll communicate regularly with other agencies including service providers, and will work closely with support brokers to enable vulnerable adults and their families to identify and arrange services that meet their needs
Successful candidates will be confident and competent in working with people with a variety of physical and cognitive impairments. Experience of working in an acute hospital is not essential but an ability to demonstrate an understanding of the complexities this work involves is essential, along with the confidence to make sound decisions in response to rapidly changing demands and needs. The ability to work autonomously is crucial to the role.
You will have experience of, and be able to provide, professional, reflective supervision, guidance and advice to less experienced social workers, including those completing ASYE and social work students.
How we will support you in your role:
You will receive regular professional supervision, an annual appraisal and be working in a team of motivated, dedicated and friendly colleagues. When you join us, you will be assigned a 'buddy' to help you settle into your role.
Excellent training including a thorough 3 week induction, essential training matrix linked to your role and professional development plans.
If you would like to join us please submit your CV and personal statement clearly evidencing:
Experience of working within Adult Social Care (experience of working with various groups i.e older adults, physical disability, learning disability)
Recognised Social work qualification ( DipSW, CQSW, CSS or approved equivalent, BA Hons Social Work or other relevant degree in Social Work)
Registration with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC)
For more information please find attached to the bottom of this advert a full job description and person specification. We look forward to receiving your application.
Contact Details
For an informal discussion about this role please contact Katie Withers on .
To apply, please visit our website via the button below.
Additional Information
The job advert closes at 23:59 on 8th January 2017
Interviews will take week place on 17th January 2017
Please do not apply if you have been unsuccessful at interview stage previously for this role for any team across Adult Social Care in Surrey County Council as your application will not be considered for 3 months from your interview date.
Equal Opportunities
Surrey County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer of first choice reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all under represented groups.
GBP39,270 per annum for 36 hours per week based at The Meadows, West Park, Epsom, KT19 8PB.
Part time applications will be considered.
There will be a need to travel regularly between The Meadows, West Park Hospital and Epsom General Hospital as well as across the County on occasions so an ability and willingness to travel is essential.
Why work for Surrey County Council?
We offer an attractive employment package including:
Competitive salary
Local Government Pension Scheme.
HCPC registration paid.
Flexible benefits that include discounts on shopping, gym memberships, holidays etc.
Childcare voucher scheme.
Flexible working within the needs of the team. Laptop and mobile supplied.
Competitive 24 days annual leave.
Option to join the car lease scheme.
Options to progress within social work roles or other fields within Surrey County Council.
For more information, please visit MyBenefits for Surrey County Council staff.
This post is eligible for our existing employee Refer a Friend Scheme. (Please note this link will only work for internal members of staff).
An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and 'Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role.
About the Role
Are you a qualified, HCPC registered social worker with at least 3 years post registration experience as a social worker in a social care or multi-agency community setting?
Do you excel in your profession and are you interested in the challenges of working in a busy, high volume, professional environment? If the answer is yes this could be the role for you.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work alongside the mental health staff based at the Meadows Hospital providing assessment and support to the elderly population - experience of working in an acute hospital is not essential.
Skills required:
You will need to be motivated and flexible with high professional standards and sound knowledge and experience of current legislation including The Mental Capacity Act and the NHS Continuing Healthcare National Framework and its application to practice in a social care setting.
Experience of undertaking safeguarding enquiries is essential alongside experience of working in complex situations using professional judgement and a range of interventions.
You will be able to communicate in a clear, fluent, concise and jargon free way and in a courteous, calm and professional manner.
You'll work in effective partnership with individuals, their carers and family and will have strong positive relationships with professional health staff both within and outside the hospital setting. You'll communicate regularly with other agencies including service providers, and will work closely with support brokers to enable vulnerable adults and their families to identify and arrange services that meet their needs
Successful candidates will be confident and competent in working with people with a variety of physical and cognitive impairments. Experience of working in an acute hospital is not essential but an ability to demonstrate an understanding of the complexities this work involves is essential, along with the confidence to make sound decisions in response to rapidly changing demands and needs. The ability to work autonomously is crucial to the role.
You will have experience of, and be able to provide, professional, reflective supervision, guidance and advice to less experienced social workers, including those completing ASYE and social work students.
How we will support you in your role:
You will receive regular professional supervision, an annual appraisal and be working in a team of motivated, dedicated and friendly colleagues. When you join us, you will be assigned a 'buddy' to help you settle into your role.
Excellent training including a thorough 3 week induction, essential training matrix linked to your role and professional development plans.
If you would like to join us please submit your CV and personal statement clearly evidencing:
Experience of working within Adult Social Care (experience of working with various groups i.e older adults, physical disability, learning disability)
Recognised Social work qualification ( DipSW, CQSW, CSS or approved equivalent, BA Hons Social Work or other relevant degree in Social Work)
Registration with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC)
For more information please find attached to the bottom of this advert a full job description and person specification. We look forward to receiving your application.
Contact Details
For an informal discussion about this role please contact Katie Withers on .
To apply, please visit our website via the button below.
Additional Information
The job advert closes at 23:59 on 8th January 2017
Interviews will take week place on 17th January 2017
Please do not apply if you have been unsuccessful at interview stage previously for this role for any team across Adult Social Care in Surrey County Council as your application will not be considered for 3 months from your interview date.
Equal Opportunities
Surrey County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer of first choice reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all under represented groups.