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.

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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.