Job Location : Woking, UK
This role has a starting salary of £32,512 per annum, based on a 36-hour working week.
We are delighted to announce we have two vacancies for Senior Social Care Assistant in our Woking Locality Team. The vacancies we have are:
For internal staff interested in applying for the Secondment opportunity, please discuss with your Line Manager before you submit your application.
We offer agile working and are happy to discuss what it means for this team if you want more information before submitting your application.
We would love you to join us as we strive to best support our valued Surrey residents, ensuring no one is left behind.
Rewards and Benefits
About the Team
We are a caring and committed team serving residents living in Woking who find themselves in need of drawing on care and support. We work with residents who are over 65 who may need care and support, as well as those 65 and younger who have physical disabilities, illness or sensory impairments.
The team works closely with carers, family members and partner organisations to enable residents to live their best possible lives, without leaving anyone behind. We are committed to ensuring carers and family members feel supported, given the vital role they perform in the life of those who matter most to them.
We are a professional team made up of Social Care and Occupational Therapy Assistants, Social Workers and Occupational Therapists. We are committed to learning and development, at both an individual and team level - this is a priority for us.
About the Role
As a Senior Social Care Assistant, you will be part of a team and will have access to direction, support and supervision from a qualified Social Worker.
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 Surrey County Council and other agencies and service providers in order to support vulnerable adults and their families. You will identify and arrange services that meet their needs and promote independence, choice and control.
You will have a caseload, working with individuals who need additional support or guidance in order to identify their needs and carry out risk assessments. You will be involved in supporting safeguarding investigations and attending safeguarding meetings with the support of qualified practitioners.
You may work with any combination, or all, of the following care groups: older people; people with physical, sensory, cognitive impairments and people with mental health problems.
Shortlisting Criteria
To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following:
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, 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 job advert closes at 23:59 on 29/09/2024 with interview dates to be confirmed.
We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.
Our Commitment
Surrey 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.
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