Description
The salary range for this part-time, permanent position is £27,318 - 29,477 per annum based on 18 hour per week, pro-rata to £54,636 - £58,953.
The position is also open to internal candidates who would be interested in applying as a 12-month Secondment opportunity. This would require approval from your Line Manager before submitting your application.
We are excited to be hiring a Senior Practitioner Specialist Lead to join our small and close-knit team based at Dakota in Weybridge. The role is hybrid, with a mixture of office, community and home based working. We are looking for individuals who are interested in developing their practice, covering Adults Continuing Health Care, Children and Young People's Continuing Care and S117 work. This role is suitable for a Senior Social Worker, qualified Nurse or other Healthcare Professional.
Rewards and Benefits
1. 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service
2. Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
3. An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
4. Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year
5. Paternity, adoption and dependants leave
6. A generous local government salary related pension
7. Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
8. 2 paid volunteering days per year
9. Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
About the Role
We are a team with a mix of professional registrations and experience, passionate about achieving positive outcomes for the residents of Surrey and supporting front line teams in delivering excellence within the legal framework that we all operate within.
This role offers the chance to collaborate with Health colleagues on person-centred joint assessments, empowering individuals to maximise their independence.
You will handle core duties, complex cases, and NHS Continuing Health Care disputes. Your main role is to support and advise staff and managers on Continuing Health Care and s117, providing coaching and training to maintain high standards and improve efficiency.
You will offer professional advice on NHS Continuing Health Care/s117 and related legal frameworks, assisting with dispute rationales and briefings. The role involves working in community and hospital settings across Surrey, with regular support and supervision, and providing supervision to social workers.
We seek confident, motivated, and enthusiastic individuals who prioritise person-centred care, supporting individuals to make their own choices about their lives and support.
Shortlisting Criteria
To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your CV and personal statement will clearly evidence the following:
10. You are a practising Qualified Social Worker with SWE registration and a social work degree (or are a Senior Social Care Practitioner with a recognised nursing or other Allied Health Professions Qualification) having completed any post qualification practice or training requirements
11. Significant post-qualifying experience, including some degree of management experience in a variety of Health and Social Care environments, demonstrating good understanding of both the Health and Social Care agendas. Some working knowledge and understanding of CHC and S117.
12. A high level of understanding and commitment towards the personalisation agenda along with an applied knowledge of Adult Social Care legislation, including the Care Act, the Mental Capacity Act, Mental Health Act and the frameworks NHS Continuing Care for adults and children
13. You are an enthusiastic, self-motivated and flexible, with excellent interpersonal skills and proficient IT skills
14. Excellent organisational skills to coordinate various work streams relating to the development of our professional staff
15. A strong knowledge base for the safeguarding of vulnerable adults and an understanding with commitment to supporting carers and delivering support and management in accordance with the Councils Equality and Diversity Policy
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, 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.
Contact Us
The job advert closes at 23:59 on 21st September 2025 with interviews planned to follow.
We look forward to receiving your application,