Adults Senior Social Worker - East Surrey Hospital
GBP39,270 per annum 36 hours per week based at East Surrey Hospital Adult Social Care, Canada Avenue, Redhill, RH1 5RH
Flexible working supported where possible, laptop and mobile supplied. 24 days annual leave, local government salary-related pension offered, discounted child care vouchers as well as the option to join the car lease scheme. For more information, please visit My Benefits for Surrey County Council staff.
An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role.
This post is eligible for our existing employee Refer a Friend Scheme. (Please note this link will only work for internal members of staff).
About the Role
This role is for a full time position; however we welcome part time applicants.
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, professional environment?
Exciting new changes are happening at East Surrey Social Care Team in Redhill to improve patient experience through timely discharges.
Our role is to assess to discharge residents of Surrey in a safe and timely manner. You will be closely working within a multi disciplinary team and will always be working within a whole system approach. You will be an excellent communicator, motivated, supportive, flexible, creative and a team player. You will have or develop a passion for hospital social work and thrive on a fast pace working environment and feel positive in making a difference to people's lives.
You will work a flexible shift pattern across 7 days a week, Mon-Fri 8am-8pm and Sat and Sun 9am-5pm with your future colleagues who are friendly and very supportive. In return we will fully support you in becoming the professional you want to be by providing regular supervision, essential training matrix linked to your role and we hold regular team meetings. As a new starter we offer a three week mandatory induction programme too.
You will need to be motivated and flexible with high professional standards and sound knowledge and experience of current legislation and its application to practice in a social care setting.
An applied knowledge of The Mental Capacity Act and 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 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.
In return for all of your skills, enthusiasm and commitment we will support you to take your career to the next level.
We offer a competitive salary, opportunity for progression, excellent training including a thorough induction, essential training matrix linked to your role and professional development plans.
To be shortlisted to interview for this position your CV and personal statement will clearly evidence:
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)
Experience of supervising less experienced qualified staff
Please note this is a rolling advert and CV's will be reviewed on a weekly basis and we will be in touch if to discuss an interview date if your application is short listed.
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 contact Julie Tunnicliff on or by e-mail.
Additional Information
Please note this is a rolling advert and CV's will be reviewed on a weekly basis. We will be in touch if to discuss an interview date if your application is short listed.
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.
Flexible working supported where possible, laptop and mobile supplied. 24 days annual leave, local government salary-related pension offered, discounted child care vouchers as well as the option to join the car lease scheme. For more information, please visit My Benefits for Surrey County Council staff.
An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role.
This post is eligible for our existing employee Refer a Friend Scheme. (Please note this link will only work for internal members of staff).
About the Role
This role is for a full time position; however we welcome part time applicants.
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, professional environment?
Exciting new changes are happening at East Surrey Social Care Team in Redhill to improve patient experience through timely discharges.
Our role is to assess to discharge residents of Surrey in a safe and timely manner. You will be closely working within a multi disciplinary team and will always be working within a whole system approach. You will be an excellent communicator, motivated, supportive, flexible, creative and a team player. You will have or develop a passion for hospital social work and thrive on a fast pace working environment and feel positive in making a difference to people's lives.
You will work a flexible shift pattern across 7 days a week, Mon-Fri 8am-8pm and Sat and Sun 9am-5pm with your future colleagues who are friendly and very supportive. In return we will fully support you in becoming the professional you want to be by providing regular supervision, essential training matrix linked to your role and we hold regular team meetings. As a new starter we offer a three week mandatory induction programme too.
You will need to be motivated and flexible with high professional standards and sound knowledge and experience of current legislation and its application to practice in a social care setting.
An applied knowledge of The Mental Capacity Act and 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 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.
In return for all of your skills, enthusiasm and commitment we will support you to take your career to the next level.
We offer a competitive salary, opportunity for progression, excellent training including a thorough induction, essential training matrix linked to your role and professional development plans.
To be shortlisted to interview for this position your CV and personal statement will clearly evidence:
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)
Experience of supervising less experienced qualified staff
Please note this is a rolling advert and CV's will be reviewed on a weekly basis and we will be in touch if to discuss an interview date if your application is short listed.
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 contact Julie Tunnicliff on or by e-mail.
Additional Information
Please note this is a rolling advert and CV's will be reviewed on a weekly basis. We will be in touch if to discuss an interview date if your application is short listed.
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.