Newly Qualified Social Worker (Returning Trainee scheme)
Details
- Reference: SCC/TP/288856/1405
- Positions: 2
- Salary: £36,817 per annum
- Category: Qualified Social Work - Adult's
- Contract type: Permanent
- Working hours: 36 hours per week
- Posted on: 16 July 2024
- Closing date: 11 August 2024
- Directorate: Adults, Wellbeing & Health Partnerships
- Location: Woodhatch Place, 11 Cockshot Hill, Reigate, RH2 8EF
Description
We are committed to the development of our workforce. This position is only available to applicants who already work for Surrey County Council. We thank you for your interest in our roles and would encourage you to review our vacancies which are open to all.
This role has a starting salary of £36,817 per annum, based on working 36 hours per week.
We are excited to be hiring Newly Qualified Social Workers to join our new 2024 Autumn Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) cohort.
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
You will be based in one of the County's Adult Social Care locality teams or in one of our five acute hospital teams. We will talk to successful candidates about preferences and team locations. An ASYE assessor will be identified prior to the start of your ASYE programme. You will be supported by your ASYE assessors and coordinators to gain an understanding of what you need to do to successfully complete your ASYE.
About the Role
For your first year in practice, our established ASYE programme will provide you with the opportunity to develop your Social Work professional identity. Our ASYE forum groups will offer you networking opportunities and regular meetings with the other Newly Qualified Social Workers in the cohort. Your professional development will be reviewed at regular intervals enabling you to receive feedback about your practice as you progress through the year. The programme offer also includes protected development time, reduced caseload and an enhanced frequency of supervision. All of which, support you to develop your knowledge, skills and confidence as you transition into practice within an adult social care setting.
We are looking for newly-qualified professionals who share the same values and ethos as we do. We want Social Workers who believe it is important to promote people's independence and wellbeing through personalised care and support that focuses on their strengths, the outcomes they want to achieve and enables choice and control.
Shortlisting Criteria
To be considered for shortlisting for this position, you will need to submit your CV, clearly evidencing the following, and answer the following questions:
- What did you learn from your placements or previous work that will support your work in Adult Social Care?
- What appeals to you about continuing to work for Surrey County Council Adult Social Care?
- What three key skills or strengths do you have that support your application?
To be shortlisted to interview, your CV will clearly evidence:
- You are currently on course to successfully complete the final year of a Social Work degree (or equivalent), or you have successfully completed a Social Work degree (or equivalent).
- Experience working with Adults and their families
- Registered with Social Work England, or you will register with Social Work England upon completion of your Social Work degree.
Successful applicants may have the opportunity to work in an unregistered social care post prior to registration with Social Work England.
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.
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 the Surrey ASC Academy via email at surreyasc.academy@surreycc.gov.uk and one of our team members will get back to you.
The job advert closes at 23:59 on 11/08/2024 with interviews planned for 30th August.
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.
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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