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

• 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 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:

• 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
• 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.
• 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
• You are an enthusiastic, self-motivated and flexible, with excellent interpersonal skills and proficient IT skills
• 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 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.

The job advert closes at 23:59 on 24th August 2025 with interviews planned for 5th September 2025.

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

For internal staff interested in a Secondment, please state your preference when submitting 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.

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.

Our Commitment

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