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Description

We are committed to the development of our workforce. This position is only available to applicants who already work for Ñý¾«¶¯Âþ. 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 £47,844 per annum, based on a 36-hour working week.

This is a Fixed Term Contract/ Secondment opportunity until December 2026. Please seek line managers approval before applying

We have a great opportunity to join our Elmbridge Locality team as a Senior Social Worker. We support hybrid working with the right balance. We come together in person for 2 days per week on average (40% of the working week) and support working from home the rest of the time. 

Our Offer to You

• 26 days' holiday, 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
• A generous local government salary related pension 
• Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year 
• Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
• An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing 
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
• Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping
• A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents.

About The Role

As a Senior Social Worker, you will play a pivotal role in leading complex casework, mentoring colleagues, and driving quality improvement. You will help shape service delivery by applying evidence-informed approaches and championing strengths-based, person-centred practice. This role supports our commitment to safeguarding, promoting independence, and ensuring that the voices of those we support are central to decision-making. 

The secondment provides a platform for professional growth and influence. You will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference by contributing to service development, supporting innovation, and modelling leadership in practice. Your impact will be felt not only by the individuals and families they support but also across the wider team and locality. 

In this role you will be supervising 3 unqualified colleagues initially with a view to increasing this number or including a qualified member of staff under your supervision. 

Your Application 

In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours:Ìý

• Professional qualification in Social Work and current registration with Social Work England. Successful completion of an Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) programme if qualified as a social worker after June 2012
• Substantial post-qualification professional experience as a Social Worker 
• An applied knowledge of The Care Act and The Mental Capacity Act and experience of undertaking safeguarding enquiries
• Experience of working in complex situations using professional judgement and a range of interventions
• Experience of professional reflective supervision, guidance and advice to less experienced Social Workers, including those completing ASYE and social work students
• Commitment to your own professional development

Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description & Our  to get an insight into working at Ñý¾«¶¯Âþ. 

The job advert closes at 23:59 on 02/11/2025 with interviews planned to follow.

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.

For an informal conversation, please contact Riddhi Soni by email or on MS Teams. 

Local Government Organisation (LGR)

Ñý¾«¶¯Âþ is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to new unitary councils in April 2027. Your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of these new councils, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities.

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! Please see more information here: Information for applicants on Local Government Reorganisation - Ñý¾«¶¯Âþ

Our Commitment

We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview.

Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs. 

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