Social Workers & Senior Social Workers

Job Description

We are looking for enthusiastic and dynamic qualified and registered social workers and senior social workers. For this role you will need to have completed your Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE). We recognise there will be exceptions to this so please speak to us if you are in any doubt. Our job profiles will tell you what youll be doing, but more important to us, is how youll do it. We are looking for people who will thrive in the culture of our organisation.Aspects of the role, we can train and guide you on, but what we are really looking for is someone with the right values and behaviours who can join our journey on improving the lives of vulnerable people in Surrey.We are looking for social workers who believe it is important to ensure people have choice and control over their own support needs. We want people who are committed, like us, to focus on the person, their strengths and networks rather than routinely assessing people for services and eligibility. We want colleagues who will look first at what people can do rather than what they cant do and have conversations, that identify what is important to the person, what matters rather than whats the matter. We believe that by exploring people’s goals and aspirations, and the strengths they have themselves or around them, we can help people to stay independent for longer and connected to their communities.If you hold the same values and ethos as we do, please come and join up and help us continue to develop our strength based practice model.From speaking to staff at workshops and engagement sessions, we learnt that career development is of huge importance to our current social workers. One step we have taken to help address is to develop a Senior Readiness Program. This program is designed to support social workers to develop their skills and experience so that they can progress to become a Senior Social Worker.We also fully understand the challenges of day to day frontline social work, therefore we are putting tools in place to improve your work / life balance and to try and make day to day asks more manageable. We are currently rolling out hybrid devices which have a touch screen, detachable keyboard and will enable staff to access systems such as LAS when working with clients. The new devices will allow colleagues to change the way they work and to help avoid unnecessary travel.The new hybrid devices will allow staff to change the way they work, allowing staff to be more agile and reduce the need to return to the office between visits etc.Who we are looking for:

Social Workers - salary range £35,382 to £39,246

Senior Social Workers - salary range £40,227 to £44,619

We have roles based in community (locality teams) and hospital teams as well as specialist teams such as our Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH), Continuing Health Care (CHC) teams. Please ask us for further details.We have locality (community) teams based in the following towns: Guildford, Godalming, Woking, Addlestone, Ashford, Epsom, Esher, Dorking, Reigate and Oxted and CamberleyWe have hospital teams in: Guildford, Frimley, Chertsey, Epsom, and Redhill.Meet our team on 20 May! Book your place at Eventbrite.Do you want to know what is being a social worker in our Guildford ASC team We are organising an online information session on Thursday, 20 May 2021, from 12:00 to 12:45. Come along to learn more about this fantastic team and their new job opportunities. Sessions will be hosted on Microsoft Teams. Register now! Dont miss out!Job DetailsAdditional InformationApplying - LETS MAKE IT EASY!We recognise that the application process can be time consuming, so we offer a unique call back option. If you would like this please just email .uk with the following information and we will contact you to discuss our opportunities further. If you wish you can also send us your CV but you don’t have to at this stage!

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Alternatively, if you would prefer, you can submit your CV by clicking the apply button below.Applications will be considered on a rolling basis and on a first come first serve basis.Please note due to the Coronavirus and current health situation, if you are shortlisted for interview you may be offered to interview virtually via one of the following options: Skype, Microsoft Teams, WhatsApp Video Calls or standard video calls on mobiles as an alternative to a face to face interview. Phone calls are an option, however will offer limited ability for us to engage with candidates in the same way face to face allows. SCC will communicate with candidates in advance to confirm the most suitable interview method.Company InformationOur Values Our values are what support our vision, shape the culture and are crucial in delivering our corporate strategy.An enhanced DBS Disclosure and Barring Service check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Childrens and Adults Barred List checks will be required for this role.From flexible working to job sharing (where possible) we are committed to providing a healthy work life balance. A laptop and mobile will be supplied if applicable to your role. You will benefit from 26 days annual leave, rising to 28 days after 2 years service, a generous local government salary related pension, as well as the option to join our car lease scheme. For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit MyBenefits for Surrey County Council staff.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.