Support Time Recovery Worker Support Time Recovery Worker

Are you looking for a new opportunity to develop your career in social care? The implementation of the Care Act (2014) means Surrey County Council now holds social care responsibilities whilst prisoners reside in Surrey Prisons. This is an exciting and developing area of social care and we are looking to appoint a full time Support Time and Recovery Worker to join our team to deliver social care into prisons. You will be part of a small, specialist team, working directly with service users who have a range of disabilities including mental health, learning disabilities and physical disabilities. You will attend reviews and assessments with colleagues from the team and have regular contact with other professionals. The role includes a reablement element to support those with physical needs and developing independence across a range of needs. You will be linked to an identified prison, however there will also be an expectation of working across other prisons at times to maintain cover seven days a week (between 8am to 8pm).

• You will need to have a caring nature and have experience working across older persons, mental health, learning disabilities or physical disabilities
• You need to feel comfortable working within the constraints of the prison environment
• You are self-motivated with a high level of autonomous working, and also able to work well as part of a team
• You are flexible and adaptable to work in a challenging and demanding environment to promote the social care agenda within the prisons
• You will be required to have a successful additional prison security check
Surrey has both urban and rural areas and you will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK, 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.

The job advert closes at 23:59 on 22nd December with interviews to follow. 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 applications where

The starting salary for this role is £29,697 per annum based on a 36-hour working week. This is a 12 month fixed term opportunity. "I thoroughly enjoy my job. It's so rewarding to make a real difference, enabling service users to live independently and fulfil their potential in the prison. I also have the opportunity to work with amazing colleagues - no two days are the same". Donna Lander - Team Manager We are excited to be hiring a new Support Time Recovery Worker to join our fantastic Prisons team based in HMP Bronzefield. 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