* Location: Fairmount House, Bull Hill, Leatherhead, Surrey
Description
Surrey County Council is committed to the development of its workforce and as such this role is only available to applicants who already work for Surrey County Council.
The starting salary for this position is £32,512 per annum based on a 36 hour working week.
This role is a one year secondment opportunity (maternity cover) for a Senior Social Care Assistant within Mental Health Mid Social Care Team.
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
* Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
About the Service
The Mental Health Service, within Adult Social Care, delivers services to all Surrey residents who meet social care criteria in line with the Care Act, in relation to their mental health needs. Our goal is for service-users to be able to make informed choices about the services they use, be more in control of their care and to be active citizens within their community.
About the Role
The role is based out of Fairmount House in Leatherhead and covers the Boroughs of Elmbridge, Epsom & Ewell and Mole Valley.
You will have frequent direct contact with the public on the phone as well as visiting them in their own home or care setting. Your role will involve a variety of tasks including assessing people's needs and carrying out regular reviews.
You will work in partnership with individuals, their carers, professional staff in other agencies, service providers, and Support Brokers in order to support vulnerable adults and their families to identify and arrange services that meet their needs and promote independence, choice, and control.
You will have a caseload and work with individuals who need additional support or guidance in order to identify their needs or where best interest decisions need to be made on their behalf. They may need close monitoring or frequent review or interventions to minimise and manage risk. You may be involved in carrying out risk assessments and supporting safeguarding investigations, attending safeguarding meetings with the support of qualified practitioners.
Shortlisting Criteria
This role will suit someone with some professional experience in social care and who enjoys a public facing role. To be shortlisted for an interview your application will clearly evidence:
* Substantial experience of working directly with people with social care needs, including visiting them in their own homes
* Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Office packages and Internet
* Access to a car and a driving licence
* Ability to work on your own initiative and respond flexibly to changing priorities
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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.
Please contact us for any questions relating to the role.
The job advert closes at 23:59 on the 15th September 2024 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.
Our Commitment
Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applicants where:
* The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application
* The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form
Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.
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