JOB-20241107-791d94d2
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Senior Social Worker - Adult to join our vibrant Adult Social Care team in Surrey. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a dynamic local authority embracing innovation and excellence in its delivery of care services. Our team is passionate about promoting independence and empowering individuals, families, and communities. This full-time position offers a chance to make a real difference in people's lives. The role involves working flexibly across various locations, ensuring comprehensive support to those in need. If you're ready to contribute to a supportive and innovative environment, continue reading to learn more about this permanent opportunity with us.
Perks and benefits:
- Permanent job: Enjoy job security and stability in a role that values your ongoing contribution to adult social care.
- Work-life balance: Experience the benefits of flexible working hours and the support of a team that understands the importance of balancing personal and professional commitments.
- Professional development: Take advantage of opportunities for further training and professional growth within a progressive local authority that invests in the development of its staff.
- Supportive work environment: Join a team that supports and encourages your role, providing regular professional supervision and guidance in a collaborative setting.
- Generous leave entitlement: Benefit from a substantial holiday allowance to ensure time to relax and recharge.
What you will do:
- Provide a professional social work service to adults, their families, and carers in Surrey in line with the Care Act.
- Engage effectively with individuals, families, groups, and communities to assess and intervene, using professional judgement to employ a range of interventions.
- Work autonomously in complex situations, assessing and managing higher levels of risk, while liaising with a wide range of professionals.
- Assist individuals, carers, and families to develop support plans, using an asset-based approach and community options while promoting choice and control.
- Actively promote wellbeing and independence, enabling individuals and carers to retain or regain skills and confidence.
- Ensure compliance with the Care Act and other relevant legislation, particularly when using advocacy services and conducting mental capacity assessments.
- Promote and sustain a learning culture and support the professional development of less experienced social workers.
- Serve as a practice educator for social work students and an ASYE assessor and supervisor for newly qualified social workers.
Specific qualifications and experience required:
- Recognised social work qualification (e.g., DipSW, CQSW, CSS, BA Hons Social Work) and current registration with Social Work England.
- Significant post-qualification professional experience in a social care or community-focussed multi-disciplinary setting.
- In-depth knowledge of relevant national and local policy, statutory guidance, and legislation related to social care services.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate with empathy and authority in complex situations, effectively engage individuals and families, and manage challenging conversations.
- Competency in using IT and basic numeracy skills, with experience in providing professional reflective supervision.
Surrey offers a perfect blend of urban and rural living, providing a great quality of life with its beautiful countryside, vibrant towns, and excellent transport links to London and the South Coast. Join us in Surrey, where your work will truly make a difference in enhancing the well-being of our diverse communities.
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