This role has a starting salary of £40,929 per annum, based on a 36-hour working week.

We are excited to be recruiting a permanent full-time Social Worker to join our fantastic Social Care Team working from within East Surrey Hospital. This role offers hybrid working however there is the expectation to be in the office at least 2 to 3 days a week to support hospital discharges.

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

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.

About the Team

We have a busy and diverse team managing hospital discharges as well as carrying out Care Act assessments and support planning soon after they are discharged. The complexity of our work varies greatly, supporting all adult patients of the hospital who are residents of Surrey and who appear to have a need for care and support. We always strive to get people back home and this is the focus of what we do and how we do it.

When joining us, you will be well supported with regular supervision, management support as well as peer-to-peer learning and support. You will form part of a fantastic team that works closely with our acute hospital health colleagues, enabling a positive and collaborative approach to our work.

Our team is committed to making a difference to our residents' lives and working in a positive and inclusive manner. To help to promote this we will provide you with the training, excellent supervision, and development opportunities to progress your career and get the most out of your role.

The service based at East Surrey Hospital runs from 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday, and 8am to 4pm on Saturday and Sunday, but the successful applicant will not be expected to work weekends unless opting to in addition to their weekday role.

About the Role

Your work will include but not be limited to:

• Care Act assessments
• Mental Capacity Act assessments and leading on Best Interest Decisions
• Screening residents for Continuing Healthcare
• Carers assessments
• Safeguarding work and partnership working with our Hospital NHS colleagues, including Discharge to Assess.
• Attending Multi-Disciplinary Team meetings on the wards
• Working with and supporting adults and their carers, advocates and families through the discharge process

You will also work closely with Adult Social Care locality and specialist teams as well as community health, charity and voluntary organisations. Taking on this role is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills through promoting strengths-based and person-centred practice that is legally compliant, supporting our residents to be discharged from a large acute hospital setting in a safe and timely manner. Full-time applicants will be contracted to a 36-hour week and will be able to take on additional weekend shifts should they desire it.

Shortlisting Criteria

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

• Professional qualification in Social Work and current registration with Social Work England
• Knowledge and experience of current legislation, including the Care Act and the Mental Capacity Act and its application to practice in a social care setting. Knowledge of the relevant guidance and person-centred practice.
• Knowledge of and experience in carrying out safeguarding enquiries, carrying out assessments within the hospital and or community and working with a diverse group of individuals and partner agencies.
• Experience of supporting non-qualified or less experienced members of staff with their development
• Commitment to your own professional development.

The job advert closes at 23:59 on 08/12/2024.

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:

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.