Description

Surrey County Council is committed to the development of its workforce and this position has been identified as such a role and is therefore only available to applicants who already work for Surrey County Council. We thank you for your interest in working for the Council and would encourage you to review our current vacancies which are open to all.

The salary range for this role is £50,942 - £55,125 per annum based on a 36-hour working week and is offered as a secondment opportunity until 31 March 2024.

The role is based at Quadrant Court in Woking however the referrals are countywide therefore the ability and willingness to travel is essential.

We are excited to be offering a new secondment opportunity for an Assistant Team Manager to join our Supporting Independence Team within Mental Health Services.

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 team

The Supporting Independence Team sits within Mental Health Services. We are a small team who focus on completing reviews of people's needs and how they are met in line with the Care Act 2014. The team works on a project basis, has excellent outcomes and we are in the process of developing this team further.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to be the operational lead and support the progression of the Supporting Independence Team. In your new role you will lead on managing referrals and discussion of workflow both in and out of the team. You will be actively involved with decision making with Senior Management around the areas of focus for the reviews as well as managing a small staff team of qualified and unqualified staff. As such, you will need to bring a wealth of experience and expert guidance in complex situations, completing assessments and providing quality supervision to the small team.

Due to the size of the team there is also an expectation of ongoing, active direct casework alongside the leadership aspect. You will apply an extensive knowledge of Mental Health practice in a social care setting, theory and legislation to enhance yours and the practice of others. You will implement the Council's procedures and policies whilst promoting innovative and creative thinking to meet people's needs and introduce new ways of working from recognised sites of excellence.

Shortlisting criteria

You must have significant post qualification experience and be able to demonstrate good understanding of the mental health and recovery agenda. A key component of the role is developing staff practice and therefore applicants must be able demonstrate evidence of providing effective professional supervision to less experienced colleagues within a social care setting.

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

• Professional social work or occupational therapy qualification, completion of any post qualification practice or training requirements and current professional registration with your relevant registration authority
• Experience and understanding of working within mental health services
• Some leadership and supervision experience in a social care setting
• Sound knowledge of relevant legislations, assessments, preparation of care plans, monitoring and reviewing outcomes

Contact details

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 discussion please contact Senior Manager: Caroline Hewlett on 07971673277 or caroline.hewlett@surreycc.gov.uk or Team Manager: Karen Norton on 07896923324 or karen.norton@surreycc.gov.uk

This advert closes on the 5th May 2024 with interviews to follow.

We look forward to receiving your application.

An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role.

Our values

Our values are as important as our abilities and shape who we are as an organisation. Discover more about our values.

Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description. Our Life at Surrey handbook also attached provides insights of the culture at Surrey and how as a valued employee, you can help shape our Council.

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.

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