Social Care Practitioner - Learning Disability & Autism

This role has a starting salary between £40,929 to £43,735 per annum, based on 36-hour working week.

"I'd say no day is the same. It is rewarding and it's great being out with the public and helping. It makes getting out of bed worthwhile." - Mandi Porter, Senior Social Care Assistant

We have an exciting opportunity for a Social Care Practitioner to join our fantastic Learning Disability and Autism service and help us make a real difference to the local community, ensuring no one is left behind.

We promote an agile approach to work, a balance of spending time in our communities, our offices and working remotely from home or wherever works best.

Rewards and Benefits

• 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 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 dependents leave
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
• 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources

About the role

We have a vacancy in our East Surrey Team based in Leatherhead. We are looking for a competent Social Care Practitioner to join our Allocations Team working with individuals with a Learning Disability and/or Autism in order to meet their desired outcomes. This includes completing S9 Care Act Assessments, Reviews, Support plans, s42 Safeguarding Enquiries, joint working with other professionals including Health and collaborating with other stakeholders such as carers and advocates.

We offer a supportive working environment where training and development is prioritised. As a Social Care Practitioner in Surrey you will work across various unique projects that ensure our valued service users have the opportunity to enjoy a home of their own, an environment in which they are supported to live a healthy and meaningful life.

Shortlisting Criteria

To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following:

• Professional qualification in Nursing or another Allied Health qualification
• Registration with the relevant professional body
• Your understanding and experience of working in a strengths-based approach.
• Your knowledge and experience of current legislation such as The Care Act and The Mental Capacity Act.
• Your experience of undertaking safeguarding enquiries and examples of you using your professional judgement in complex situations.

The job advert closes at 23:59 on 31/12/2024 with interviews to follow.

We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.

Our Commitment

Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications 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.