Adults - Senior Social Worker Adults - Senior Social Worker

Mole Valley Locality supports those from the age of 18 upwards with eligible care support needs. We provide advice and guidance with a vast range of community resources and support networks. The team strives to safeguard those who require additional support whilst promoting independence and choice. You will always find our team friendly and approachable, whilst supporting each other with an active reflective and learning culture., You will provide effective support to individuals 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, working alongside the Team Managers to improve processes and shape the team. You will be well supported in your role and will benefit from a structured induction programme.

As a Senior Social Worker in Mid Surrey, you will have strong experience in assessing social care needs, and provide direct social work intervention to some of the most challenging and complex service users and their carers.,

• A relevant degree and registration with Social Work England
• Substantial post-qualification professional experience as a Social Worker
• An applied knowledge of The Care Act and The Mental Capacity Act and experience of undertaking safeguarding enquiries
• Experience of working in complex situations using professional judgement and a range of interventions
• Experience of professional reflective supervision, guidance and advice to less experienced Social Workers, including those completing ASYE and social work students
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.

We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit. 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. Our Values Our values are as important as our abilities and shape who we are as an organisation. Discover more about our values. Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description. Our Life at Surrey handbook also attached provides insights of the culture at Surrey and how as a valued employee, you can help shape our Council. Our Commitment Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applicants where

This role has a starting salary of £23,199 per annum based on a 18 hour working week pro-rata to £46,399. We are excited to be hiring a new Senior Social Worker to join our fantastic Mole Valley Locality team, based in Dorking but with a hybrid work style consisting of remote working and two days in the office (pro-rata). We are proud to consider ourselves a forward thinking, motivational team with a strong ethos of cultural growth and continuous education and learning. 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