Senior Social Worker – Learning Disability & Autism
Surrey County Council
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DescriptionWe 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 £46,399 per annum, based on a 36 hour working week.This is a secondment opportunity until January 2026.“I’d say no day is the same. It is rewarding and it’s great being out with the public and helping. It makes getting out of bed worthwhile.” – Mandi Porter, Senior Social Care AssistantWe are hiring a new Senior Social Worker to join our fantastic Learning Disability & Autism team. The team offer a supportive learning environment for a Senior Social Worker to expand their skills around complex case management. We are based in Leatherhead but will shortly be moving offices to Woodhatch Place in Reigate. Hybrid working is offered with office attendance expected 2 days a week and flexible hours are offered.Rewards and Benefits
About the TeamWe support those whose primary need arise from Learning Disability and/or Autism. We are a large team who offer a positive working environment with opportunities to increase knowledge and skills in many areas. We actively encourage you to develop within your role. We work in a fast-paced environment with a range of functions including safeguarding, case management, assessments and reviews. We are fortunate to benefit from support from a range of professionals including Occupational Therapists, Finance, Commissioning and Brokerage Teams who support us to achieve best outcomes for the individuals we support. We offer a fantastic working environment where training and development is prioritised.About the RoleWe are looking for a Senior Social Worker to join our allocations team, working with complex cases in order to meet their desired outcomes. This includes legal court work, partnership working with our health colleagues, completing Section 42 enquiries, managing high levels of risk, and completing Mental Capacity Assessments.As a Senior Social Worker, you will supervise and support staff, as well as work alongside the team managers to improve processes and shape the team. You will need to be flexible to work in a challenging environment but you will be supported and will benefit from a structured induction programme.Shortlisting CriteriaTo be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following:
Contact usPlease 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 Joanna Hearson by e-mail or on MS Teams.The job advert closes at 23:59 on 27/04/2025 with interviews to follow.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 .Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description. provides insights of the culture at Surrey and how as a valued employee, you can help shape our Council.Our CommitmentSurrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applicants where:
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.Files to download
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£46399 – 49588 per year
Reigate, Surrey
Thu, 17 Apr 2025 04:16:19 GMT
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