Senior Social Care Assistant
Details
- Reference: SCC/TP/287940/1379
- Positions: 1
- Salary: £32,512 per annum
- Category: Care - Adults
- Contract type: Permanent
- Working hours: 36 hours per week
- Posted on: 11 July 2024
- Closing date: 28 July 2024
- Directorate: Adults, Wellbeing & Health Partnerships
- Location: Quadrant Court, 35 Guildford Rd, Woking
Description
This role has a starting salary of £32,512 per annum, based on a 36 hour working week.
We are excited to be hiring for a Senior Social Care Assistant to join our fantastic Supporting Independence and Reviewing team (SIRT) based at Quadrant Court in Woking, Surrey. SIRT is a small dynamic and very supportive team. We offer ongoing training and development, as well as an Employee Assist Programme to support your Wellbeing. We also support Agile working for a better work/life balance. As part of the Agile Working Policy, please note that you will be required to come into the office (Quadrant Court) Woking at least twice a week, there is flexibility to come into on Monday or Tuesday but mandatory on Wednesday.
This is a full-time permanent role.
"The LDA team are a group of very talented and kind-hearted people, who have made my journey into social care effortless. Working for the LDA team has taught me so much; not only have I made friends for life but developed so many skills that I could not have obtained in any other sector! Not every day do you get to work in a specialist team, where you can advocate for the clients you support; alongside working with some of the most experienced social workers in the field. You are forever learning something new, and always able to progress onto new things" – Bethany Street, Senior Social Care Assistant
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
About the Team
Come and joint our small diverse and dynamic Supported Independent and Reviewing Team (SIRT) which is part of Surrey County Council's adults with Learning Disabilities and Autism service.
The main function of SIRT team is to review individual's package of care, carryout assessment of needs and move people from residential care home into a supported independent living accommodation where an individual has more choice and control over their day-to-day living.
We work in a person centred/strength-based approach way to support individuals to live a full life, be part of their local community and reach their own SMART goals. We offer regular supervision, mentoring and well-being sessions. Also, there are plenty of training opportunities available. Our friendly team will support you to develop your understanding around adult social care and for you to expand your knowledge and skills.
About the Role
As a Senior Social Care Assistant at Surrey, we will put you in the best possible position to assess the social care needs of our service users, providing direct positive intervention to some of our more complex service users and support for their carers, this will include completing assessments and reviews to ensure those interventions are strength-based and person-centred. Also, you will be expected to complete safeguarding work and work collaboratively with various stakeholders, both internal and external, to ensure our Service Users and their families receive the best possible outcomes.
As a Senior Social Care Assistant at Surrey, we will put you in the best possible position to assess the social care needs of our service users, providing direct positive intervention to some of our more complex service users and support for their carers, this will include completing assessments and reviews to ensure those interventions are strength-based and person-centred. Also, you will be expected to complete safeguarding work and work collaboratively with various stakeholders, both internal and external, to ensure our Service Users and their families receive the best possible outcomes.
Shortlisting Criteria
To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following:
To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following:
- Working knowledge of Care Act legislation
- Experience in preparation of support plans, assessments, and monitoring and reviewing outcomes
- Your experiences dealing with internal and external stakeholders
- Commitment to your own professional development
- Experience working with vulnerable adults.
- Good 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.
The contractual location for this role is currently Quadrant Court, however it is our intention to move within the local area to Victoria Gate in Central Woking later this year.
Contact us
Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment.
For an informal discussion please contact Chandrika Gajjar by e-mail at Chandrika.gajjar@surreycc.gov.uk or Rachel Cooke at Rachel.cooke@surreycc.gov.uk.
The job advert closes at 23:59 on 28/07/24 with interviews planned for 05/08/24.
We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.
Our Values
Our values are as important as our abilities and shape who we are as an organisation. Discover more about 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 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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