Adults Senior Practitioner Specialist Lead, SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL
Join to apply for the Adults Senior Practitioner Specialist Lead, SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL role at Guardian Jobs
Adults Senior Practitioner Specialist Lead, SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL
1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants
Join to apply for the Adults Senior Practitioner Specialist Lead, SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL role at Guardian Jobs
Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.
This role has a starting salary of £52,942 per annum, based on a 36-hour working week (pro-rata for part-time staff).
We are hiring to the following Senior Practitioner Specialist Lead vacancies:
* 1 x full-time position (36 hours per week)
* 1 x part-time position (18 hours per week)
This role is suitable for a Social Worker, qualified nurse or other Healthcare professional and is currently based at Fairmount House in Leatherhead (although we will shortly be moving in the Summer of 2025 to Dakota in Weybridge). The role is hybrid, with a mixture of working in the office and from home. Further details can be discussed at interview.
We are a small and close-knit team and are currently looking for individuals who are interested in developing their practice in this specialised domain. This role will cover both adults and children's continuing health care assessments.
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 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
* 2 paid volunteering days per year
* Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
About The Team
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.
About The Role
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 application will clearly evidence the following:
* You are a practising Qualified Social Worker with SWE registration and have 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.
* You have 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.
* 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, and NHS Continuing Health Care for adults and children.
* That you are an enthusiastic, self-motivated and flexible person who has excellent interpersonal skills and proficient IT skills.
* You have the ability to use your initiative and excellent organisational skills to coordinate various work streams relating to the development of our professional staff.
* A strong knowledge base for the safeguarding of vulnerable adults and an understanding, and commitment to supporting carers and demonstrable commitment to delivering support and management in accordance with the Councils Equality and Diversity Policy is required.
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.
The job advert closes at 23:59 on 22nd June 2025 with interviews planned for 11th July 2025.
We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.
Local Government Reorganisation
Surrey County Council is preparing for Local Government Reorganisation which will allow us to implement the Government led policy of devolution, which is all about giving more powers to local areas.
Currently, Surrey has a two-tier council system, with 11 district and borough councils and a county council, all responsible for different services. All these councils will be reorganised into a smaller number of new unitary councils which will come into effect in April 2027. At this point, this role will be transferred, with all existing terms and conditions intact into one of the new unitary councils.
Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents!
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Part-time
Job function
* Job function
Information Technology
* Industries
Advertising Services
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Guardian Jobs by 2x
Get notified about new Lead Specialist jobs in Weybridge, England, United Kingdom.
London, England, United Kingdom 3 hours ago
Business Development Lead – Middle East and Africa
London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago
London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago
London, England, United Kingdom 4 weeks ago
London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago
Slough, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago
London, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago
Watford, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago
London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago
Conduct Risk, Consumer Duty & Complaints Lead - Top Lloyd's of London Insurer
London, England, United Kingdom 6 months ago
London, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago
Reading, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago
Macmillan Lead Clinical Nurse Specialist, Personalised Care
London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago
User Growth and Operations Senior Manager
London, England, United Kingdom 7 months ago
Feltham, England, United Kingdom 4 weeks ago
London, England, United Kingdom 20 hours ago
London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago
Greater London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago
District Nurse Team Lead - Surrey Downs H&C Surrey Downs Health and Care
Leatherhead, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago
London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago
London, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago
Publisher Relations Specialist – Australia and UK - 18-Months Contract
London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago
London, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago
Lead Fire Safety Consultant - (BSA Specialist)
London, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago
Reading, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago
City Of London, England, United Kingdom 4 weeks ago
Thornton Heath, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago
Croydon, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago
Lead Recruitment Consultant - AI Technology
Guildford, England, United Kingdom 2 days ago
We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
#J-18808-Ljbffr