Location:
Fairmount House, Bull Hill, Leatherhead, KT22 7AH 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 £52,942 per annum, based on a 36-hour working week. We are excited to be recruiting to a Senior Practitioner Specialist Lead to join our fantastic ASC Academy team. This is a full-time post; however, part-time/job-share applicants are welcome and will be considered subject to service requirements. 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 dependants leave A generous local government salary-related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources About the Role
We are looking for a registered Social Worker who has a high level of professional confidence and can work independently and provide excellent leadership to staff across the county. Reporting to one of our Head of Academy, you will be a key member of the team supporting the delivery of an excellent service to social care staff including Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, Social Care Practitioners and Mental Health professionals across the Adults, Wellbeing and Health Partnerships Directorate. You will need to demonstrate knowledge of both our Preceptorship programme for Occupational Therapists and the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) programme for Social Workers. You will be working alongside two other Senior Practitioner Specialist Leads and will have the opportunity to be involved in a variety of professional development initiatives, particularly in jointly supporting and managing both the Preceptorship and ASYE programmes and their assessors. You will also provide key support to our Trainee Scheme, including line management to some of our Occupational Therapy and Social Work Trainees. Another essential part of the role will require you to deliver training and facilitate group forums, so confidence in teaching and public speaking will be essential. You must be able to work with minimal supervision, using your knowledge and positive attitude to ensure tasks are completed accurately and within required deadlines. Your experience and ability to manage high volumes of work effectively whilst providing support to team and service colleagues will enable you to complete both complex and routine tasks that include but are not limited to: Liaising with staff, managers and partner organisations Responding to and resolving enquiries and problems Keeping accurate records Preparing for moderation panels Providing line management support to Trainees Developing effective systems to manage projects Attending meetings as required across the county Traveling to other local authorities and organisations As part of our commitment to post-qualification professional development, you will be supported to identify your own learning and development needs. Shortlisting Criteria To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following: You are a practising Social Worker who holds current SWE registration You have extensive practice experience and a demonstrable commitment to promoting a learning and continuous professional development culture within our service. You are an enthusiastic, self-motivated and flexible person with excellent interpersonal skills and proficient IT skills. The ability to use your initiative and excellent organisational skills to coordinate various work streams relating to the development of our professional staff. 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 12/01/2025 with interviews to be confirmed. 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. 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.
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Fairmount House, Bull Hill, Leatherhead, KT22 7AH 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 £52,942 per annum, based on a 36-hour working week. We are excited to be recruiting to a Senior Practitioner Specialist Lead to join our fantastic ASC Academy team. This is a full-time post; however, part-time/job-share applicants are welcome and will be considered subject to service requirements. 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 dependants leave A generous local government salary-related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources About the Role
We are looking for a registered Social Worker who has a high level of professional confidence and can work independently and provide excellent leadership to staff across the county. Reporting to one of our Head of Academy, you will be a key member of the team supporting the delivery of an excellent service to social care staff including Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, Social Care Practitioners and Mental Health professionals across the Adults, Wellbeing and Health Partnerships Directorate. You will need to demonstrate knowledge of both our Preceptorship programme for Occupational Therapists and the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) programme for Social Workers. You will be working alongside two other Senior Practitioner Specialist Leads and will have the opportunity to be involved in a variety of professional development initiatives, particularly in jointly supporting and managing both the Preceptorship and ASYE programmes and their assessors. You will also provide key support to our Trainee Scheme, including line management to some of our Occupational Therapy and Social Work Trainees. Another essential part of the role will require you to deliver training and facilitate group forums, so confidence in teaching and public speaking will be essential. You must be able to work with minimal supervision, using your knowledge and positive attitude to ensure tasks are completed accurately and within required deadlines. Your experience and ability to manage high volumes of work effectively whilst providing support to team and service colleagues will enable you to complete both complex and routine tasks that include but are not limited to: Liaising with staff, managers and partner organisations Responding to and resolving enquiries and problems Keeping accurate records Preparing for moderation panels Providing line management support to Trainees Developing effective systems to manage projects Attending meetings as required across the county Traveling to other local authorities and organisations As part of our commitment to post-qualification professional development, you will be supported to identify your own learning and development needs. Shortlisting Criteria To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following: You are a practising Social Worker who holds current SWE registration You have extensive practice experience and a demonstrable commitment to promoting a learning and continuous professional development culture within our service. You are an enthusiastic, self-motivated and flexible person with excellent interpersonal skills and proficient IT skills. The ability to use your initiative and excellent organisational skills to coordinate various work streams relating to the development of our professional staff. 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 12/01/2025 with interviews to be confirmed. 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. 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.
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Industry:
Government Administration
Specialties:
Adult Social Care and Public Health, Deputy Chief Executive's Office
Employees:
10,001+
Founded:
1889
Address:
11 Cockshot Hill, Reigate, Surrey, , GB, RH2 8EF
Every single person at Surrey County Council has a unique opportunity to make Surrey a better place to live. Whether it's by protecting people from harm, making Surrey's roads safer or conserving our beautiful countryside. We want to continue making Surrey an even better place to live and we understand the key to this is a workforce with different skills and life experiences. If you are looking for an organisation which actively promotes on-going learning, a challenging career path and rewards success, stop your job search with us. Working for Surrey means making positive and practical differences to the lives of people living and working in the county.
