Enabling Independence Team Worker
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 14 Mai 2025 |
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| Cyflog: | £29,697 i £31,848 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 04 Mehefin 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Guildford, Surrey, GU2 4BB |
| Cwmni: | Surrey County Council |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | SCC/TP/287993/3090_1747212888 |
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The salary range for these permanent, full-time positions is £29,697 to £31,848 per annum based on a 36 hour working week.
We are excited to be hiring two new Enabling Independence Workers to join our fantastic Move to Independence Team in Surrey. The roles are based at Millmead House, Millmead, Guildford, GU2 4BB or The Brickfield Centre, Portland Place, Epsom, KT17 1DL.
Testimonial: "I have been the Team Manager of Move to Independence for 14 months. The service provided to adults with Mental Health/Learning Disabilities/ASD and/or Substance Misuse is of a high quality and really helps individuals achieve independent living. The team are very supportive and there are opportunities for growth and development for those who want to further their career within Adult Social Care" - Mandy Grime - Move to Independence Team Manager.
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 dependents 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
Move to Independence (MTI) is a moderate to low-level supported housing initiative managed by Surrey County Council and supported by housing providers. Our aim is to accommodate people with, primarily, mental health issues who require this level of support, and who have local housing connections. People live in the accommodation for up to two years, and are then supported to move onto fully independent accommodation; a place to call home.
MTI works collaboratively to help people reach their full potential by encouraging recovery and social inclusion, so they can be part of their local communities. The service is founded on a strength-based approach and aims to achieve positive outcomes, following the guidelines of the Care Act.
This is a varied role, but an average day for an EIT Support Worker will include:
- Visiting service users in their own homes and supporting them to achieve the goals they have identified. This could include support with public transport, shopping, accessing community-based activities and budget management to name a few
- Communicating with various agencies (both verbally and in writing) to support people to access the wider community, including statutory and voluntary sector services
- Writing up daily notes for each person you visit, using the relevant Surrey systems (training will be provided)
- Managing your diary
- Partaking in an on-call rota
This is an exciting time to join the Move to Independence Team as we expand to cover other areas of Surrey and provide more accommodation for the people who need it the most. You will be part of this development and contribute to its growth and success. We are proud of our excellent team culture and we actively encourage collaborative working, sharing ideas, experience, and knowledge. We are also strong supporters of career development through training and supervision.
Shortlisting Criteria
To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your CV and personal statement should include the following:
- Experience and understanding of working with people who have mental health/learning disabilities/ASD and or substance misuse needs
- An understanding of social care and community services regarding mental health needs
- Ability to demonstrate a basic understanding of the strengths-based recovery model
- Ability to work on own initiative or under direction of others
Surrey has both urban and rural areas and Support 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 04.06.2025 with interviews to follow.
We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.
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 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.