The starting salary for this role is £46,399 per annum, based on a 36-hour working week.
We are excited to be offering the opportunity for a Senior Social Worker to join our fantastic East Mental Health (MH) Social Care team, based in Woodhatch Place, Reigate. The East MH Social Care Team is a supportive and friendly team who have lots of experience of working within MH services. The team consists of AMHP's, Social Workers, Senior Social Care Assistants and Social Care Assistants.
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 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 and 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 and 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.
Shortlisting Criteria
To be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following:
- 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 01/09/2024 with interviews to be held in the week commencing 9th September.
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.
We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.
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.