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 full-time position has a starting salary of £33,552 per annum based on a 36-hour working week.
This is secondment opportunity up to 9th February 2027. If you are interested in applying for this opportunity, please discuss with your Line Manager before submitting your application.
We are excited to be hiring a new Senior Social Care Assistant to join our fantastic St. Peter's Hospital team based in Chertsey.
This service runs from 8am to 8pm Monday to Friday and 8am to 4pm Saturday and Sunday. In practice, you are likely to be required to work a minimum of one weekend shift per month and one late shift per week. Staff who are on the rota to work a shift falling on a weekend will be given a day off in lieu. Full-time applicants will be contracted to a 36-hour week and these hours will be worked on a rota basis across 7 days a week. Further information regarding the working pattern can be discussed at interview.
Our Offer to You
1. 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service (prorated for part time staff)
2. Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
3. A generous local government salary related pension
4. Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year
5. Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
6. An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
7. Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
8. Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping
9. A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents
About the Role
St. Peter's is a busy, acute hospital. The Hospital Social Work Team is a dynamic and fast-paced team comprising of Social Workers, Social Care Assistants, and Administrators that work with multiple professionals to ensure safe discharge and follow up care. The diverse team are committed to making a positive difference for our residents. In return we will provide you with the training, excellent supervision and development opportunities to progress your career.
You will have frequent direct contact with the public, visiting our residents and their families on the ward, speaking with them on the phone and in some cases visiting our residents in their own home or care setting. Your role will involve a variety of tasks including assessing and reviewing people's needs to promote and expedite safe hospital discharges in collaboration with our health colleagues.
You will work in partnership with individuals, their carers, professional staff in Surrey County Council, other agencies, and service providers in order to support vulnerable adults and their families to 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 carrying out risk assessments. You will be involved in supporting safeguarding investigations and attending safeguarding meetings with the support of registered social work practitioners.
You may work with any combination, or all, of the following care groups:
10. Older people
11. People with physical, sensory, cognitive impairments
12. People with mental health problems
Your Application
In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with :
13. Substantial experience of working directly with people with social care needs, including completing strength-based and person-centred assessments and visiting them in their own homes or care settings
14. Confidence and competence in working with people with a variety of physical and cognitive impairments
15. Competence in basic IT skills with a willingness to learn how to use a variety of different software systems
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.
To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 3 questions:
16. Considering the Council's commitment to ensuring that "no one is left behind", what motivates you to take on a senior role within Adult Social Care, and how do you see yourself contributing to the service improvement?
17. Please describe your experience in managing complex cases and working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams. How have these experiences prepared you for the responsibilities of a Senior Social Care Assistant?
18. What three qualities do you possess that will enable you to excel as a Senior Social Care Assistant? How do these qualities support Surrey County Council's culture of collaboration, inclusivity, and adaptability, particularly in guiding and influencing others?
The job advert closes at 23:59 on 8th March 2026 with interviews taking place on the 18th and 19th March 2026.
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We look forward to receiving your application,