Adults Senior Social Worker - CHC

You'll join a knowledgeable and supportive team with a broad mix of professional registrations and experience, all committed to achieving positive outcomes for Surrey residents and helping frontline services deliver high-quality practice within the legal framework we operate in. The role offers the opportunity to work closely with health colleagues on person-centred joint assessments, supporting individuals to maximise their independence.

• You are a practising Qualified Social Worker with SWE registration and a social work degree.
• Significant post-qualifying experience, in a variety of Health and Social Care environments, demonstrating good understanding of both the Health and Social Care agendas. Some working knowledge and understanding of CHC and S117.
• A high level of understanding and commitment towards the personalisation agenda along with an applied knowledge of Adult Social Care legislation, including the Care Act, the Mental Capacity Act, Mental Health Act and the frameworks NHS Continuing Care for adults and children.
• You are an enthusiastic, self-motivated and flexible, with excellent interpersonal skills and proficient IT skills.
• Excellent organisational skills to coordinate various work streams relating to the development of our professional staff.
• A strong knowledge base for the safeguarding of vulnerable adults and an understanding with commitment to supporting carers and delivering support and management in accordance with the Council's Equality and Diversity Policy.
  
  This role has a starting salary of £47,884 per annum, based on a 36-hour working week, pro rata for the part time role.
We have a great opportunity to join our Continuing Care Team as a Senior Social Worker based at Dakota in Weybridge. We currently have two positions available:
• One full time Secondment role until 31.03.2027 - This would require approval from your Line Manager before submitting your application.
• One part time, 18 hours, permanent position.
We support hybrid working with the right balance. We come together in person for 2 days per week on average (40% of the working week) and support working from home the rest of the time. We are looking for individuals who are interested in developing their practice, covering Adults Continuing Health Care, Children and Young People's Continuing Care and S117 work. This role is suitable for someone with excellent assessment skills and extensive Social Work experience. Our Offer to You
• 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service
• Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year
• Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
• An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
• Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping
• A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents