Senior Social Care Assistant - Transition - Surrey County Council : Job Details

This role has a starting salary of £32,512 per annum, based on a 36 hour working week. Part time applications are also welcomed.

We are hiring a new Senior Social Care Assistant to join our fantastic Transition team.

"I came into this role wanting to make a difference, and I have. This job has challenged me in the best ways, pushed me to grow and reminded me why I chose this path in the first place." ~ Eloise, Senior Social Care Assistant

The Transition Team is Countywide and the main office base can be in Woking or Reigate, this can be discussed at interview.?We are proud of our team culture, and emphasis on development and the chance to make a real difference to the lives of young adults with disabilities and their families. There are some elements of hybrid working but some time in the office is required, as well as visits to see the young people we support.

Rewards and Benefits

• 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 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 wellbeingUp 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 per year
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources

About the Team

There has never been a more exciting time to join the Transition Team as we support young adults as they move to adult services and a new chapter in their lives. Transition Team is a Specialist Adult Social Care Team within the Adults Wellbeing and Health Partnership.

About the Role?

You will hold a caseload and work with individuals who need additional support or guidance in order to identify their individual and specific needs or where best interest decisions need to be made on their behalf.? As such, these individuals may need close monitoring, or frequent review so interventions to minimise and manage risk may be required. You may be involved in carrying out risk assessments and you will be involved in supporting safeguarding enquiries and attending safeguarding meetings with the support of qualified practitioners.

You will collaborate with the young person, their family, SEND schools, and other professionals to create an individualised plan from Year 9 through to adulthood, supporting them until they turn 25.

You may work with any combination, or all, of the following care groups: people with physical, sensory, cognitive impairments, autistic people, people with a learning disability and people with mental health problems. Your role will include visiting people in their own homes. Your role will be pivotal in identifying and arranging services that cater to their needs, fostering independence, choice and control. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact by helping people to fully realise their potential for independence.

Shortlisting Criteria

• The ability to empathise with, and show compassion towards, individuals in need of social care assistance.
• Substantial experience of working with residents with a variety of physical and cognitive social care needs, including strength-based assessments, home visits, and support plans.
• Working knowledge of the Care Act legislation and how it impacts the work we do.
• The ability to independently take the initiative and adapt to shifting priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly, concisely, and respectfully, both verbally and in writing.
• Competent IT skills with the ability and willingness to learn to use a variety of software systems

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.

As part of the application process you will be asked to upload your CV and answer the following application questions:

• Looking at our advert, and considering the Council's commitment to ensuring that "no one is left behind", please tell us what it is about the role that has motivated you to apply?
• Please tell us about the relevant experience or transferable skills you have that you can bring to this role?
• What three qualities do you have that would make you a good Senior Social Care Assistant and how do these qualities support Surrey County Council's culture of collaboration, inclusivity, and adaptability?

The job advert closes at 23:59 on Sunday 18th May with interviews planned for week commencing 26th May.

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.