Multi Agency Partnership Social Worker - Surrey County Council : Job Details

The salary range for this full-time, permanent position is £40,929 - £43,735 per annum based on a 36 hour working week.

We're excited to be hiring passionate and dedicated Social Workers to join our dynamic Multi-agency Partnership (MAP) Team; part of our CSPA service based in Woking.

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 Working in MAP

The first contact any family or professional has with our service sets the tone for our entire working relationship with them. Our practice across the whole service is based upon consent, strong relationships with families and with partners who are also supporting our families. Using motivational approaches as well as principles of the Family Safeguarding Model, you will engage with both the family and the network supporting them to understand the presenting worries and work out whether a statutory social work service is required. In some instances, a plan to support the family at a lower level of need will be put in place to meet the need of the child and family.

About the Role

Joining the service as a Social Worker will be an opportunity to be part of a culture in which children and families are supported in a spirit of partnership that encourages them to develop their own solutions while receiving the help and support they need to address their needs from professionals.

Shortlisting Criteria

To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following:

• Qualified social worker registered with Social Work England
• Sound knowledge of social work practice and legislation
• Ability to make threshold decisions in a timely manner, applying professional judgment and reasoning
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals, families and professionals in a clear, professional and timely way
• Excellent partnership working skills with an ability to collaborate effectively with partners in statutory, voluntary and third sector organisations

Surrey has both urban and rural areas and 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.

Within your personal statement please demonstrate that you meet the shortlisting criteria, as well as highlighting your motivation in applying for this role.

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.

The job advert closes at 23:59 on 24th October 2024 with interviews to follow.

We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.

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 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.