A special podcast series from Surrey Matters. The Surrey Social Care Hotseat is a new podcast series from The Surrey Adult Services Academy and Adults Wellbeing & Health Partnership (AWHP) workforce team. The team will be talking to different teams and roles within AWHP in a bid to delve into and highlight the range of different roles and career opportunities in the directorate. Join James and Lizzie as they chat with the incredible Sherene McQueen, who kicks things off with a jaw-dropping secret during the icebreaker. We dive deep into Sherene's inspiring journey in adult social care with Surrey County Council (SCC). Starting in July 2004 in an administrative role, Sherene's rise to a social work management position is nothing short of motivational. Sherene shares her passion for social work, discussing her role, the challenges she faces, and how her career aspirations have evolved over time. Her story is a testament to dedication and resilience. Thank you so much, Sherene! We absolutely loved having you on the show!

A special podcast series from Surrey Matters. The Surrey Social Care Hotseat is a new podcast series from The Surrey Adult Services Academy and Adults Wellbeing & Health Partnership (AWHP) workforce team. The team will be talking to different teams and roles within AWHP in a bid to delve into and highlight the range of different roles and career opportunities in the directorate. In this episode, we sit down with Barbara Anu, our passionate Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Manager at AWHP and the leader of our Global Community. Barbara takes us on an inspiring journey through her career, starting with her very first job as a waitress at Pizza Hut. From customer service to the dynamic worlds of technology, transport, and business management, Barbara's story is filled with unexpected twists, invaluable lessons, and moments of self-discovery. We delve into the experiences that built her confidence, the barriers she overcame, and the bold chances she took to keep moving forward. Barbara’s heartfelt account shines a light on her values, her unwavering care for others, and her infectious passion for creating positive change. This episode is a powerful reminder that perseverance, risk-taking, and lifelong learning are the keys to growth. Tune in for an uplifting conversation that will leave you inspired to embrace challenges and take your own career to new heights. Job Vacancies: ⁠⁠www.surreycc.gov.uk/jobs/opportunities/adults⁠⁠ Staff Benefits: ⁠⁠www.surreycc.gov.uk/jobs/life-at-su…taff-benefits⁠⁠ We believe that every individual has the potential to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others, this underpins our value of ensuring that ‘No one is left behind’.

A special podcast series from Surrey Matters. The Surrey Social Care Hotseat is a new podcast series from The Surrey Adult Services Academy and Adults Wellbeing & Health Partnership (AWHP) workforce team. The team will be talking to different teams and roles within AWHP in a bid to delve into and highlight the range of different roles and career opportunities in the directorate. This week we dive into a roller coaster of a journey for both Mercy and Dorota, we talk about how they found their path into OT- their drive and passion shines through as they talk through the various barriers and actions they took to get where they are today. We are really proud of our OT trainees and the success they have had embarking on the scheme and achieving their dreams of becoming OT's which opens up their career development significantly within their chosen field. Job Vacancies: ⁠⁠www.surreycc.gov.uk/jobs/opportunities/adults⁠⁠Staff Benefits: ⁠⁠www.surreycc.gov.uk/jobs/life-at-su…taff-benefits⁠⁠ We believe that every individual has the potential to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others, this underpins our value of ensuring that ‘No one is left behind’.

A special podcast series from Surrey Matters. The Surrey Social Care Hotseat is a new podcast series from The Surrey Adult Services Academy and Adults Wellbeing & Health Partnership (AWHP) workforce team. The team will be talking to different teams and roles within AWHP in a bid to delve into and highlight the range of different roles and career opportunities in the directorate. We talk to second year Social Work Trainee Natalie, she shares how the different parts of her journey and how she began with Surrey in the workforce team and then took a sudden unexpected turn into social work. From youth work to PR & Marketing, public & private sector- find out how Natalie's journey brought her into Surrey and then into her current role today. Job Vacancies: ⁠⁠www.surreycc.gov.uk/jobs/opportunities/adults⁠⁠ Staff Benefits: ⁠⁠www.surreycc.gov.uk/jobs/life-at-su…taff-benefits⁠⁠ We believe that every individual has the potential to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others, this underpins our value of ensuring that ‘No one is left behind’.

A special podcast series from Surrey Matters. The Surrey Social Care Hotseat is a new podcast series from The Surrey Adult Services Academy and Adults Wellbeing & Health Partnership (AWHP) workforce team. The team will be talking to different teams and roles within AWHP in a bid to delve into and highlight the range of different roles and career opportunities in the directorate. Listen to Natalie's Icebreaker where we get to know Natalie on a bit more of a personal level and have a good laugh and a joke about salads and trifles before we do a deep dive into Natalie's exciting Career journey in Part 2 to become a social work trainee! We find out that James won’t brave Tesco alone and also consider podcasting on a beach on Christmas day! Job Vacancies: ⁠⁠www.surreycc.gov.uk/jobs/opportunities/adults⁠⁠ Staff Benefits: ⁠⁠www.surreycc.gov.uk/jobs/life-at-su…taff-benefits⁠⁠ We believe that every individual has the potential to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others, this underpins our value of ensuring that ‘No one is left behind’.

A special podcast series from Surrey Matters. The Surrey Social Care Hotseat is a new podcast series from The Surrey Adult Services Academy and Adults Wellbeing & Health Partnership (AWHP) workforce team. The team will be talking to different teams and roles within AWHP in a bid to delve into and highlight the range of different roles and career opportunities in the directorate. Hear Sikhathele' story about joining Adult social care - we learn about the different decisions and pathways that led her to become a senior practitioner in the Adult social care academy as a social worker, we hear about her journey and some excellent advice for any budding social workers and senior practitioners, she also shares part of her culture and practice with us. Job Vacancies: ⁠⁠www.surreycc.gov.uk/jobs/opportunities/adults⁠⁠ Staff Benefits: ⁠⁠www.surreycc.gov.uk/jobs/life-at-su…taff-benefits⁠⁠ We believe that every individual has the potential to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others, this underpins our value of ensuring that ‘No one is left behind’.

A special podcast series from Surrey Matters. The Surrey Social Care Hotseat is a new podcast series from The Surrey Adult Services Academy and Adults Wellbeing & Health Partnership (AWHP) workforce team. The team will be talking to different teams and roles within AWHP in a bid to delve into and highlight the range of different roles and career opportunities in the directorate. Job Vacancies: ⁠⁠www.surreycc.gov.uk/jobs/opportunities/adults⁠⁠Staff Benefits: ⁠⁠www.surreycc.gov.uk/jobs/life-at-su…taff-benefits⁠⁠ We believe that every individual has the potential to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others, this underpins our value of ensuring that ‘No one is left behind’.

A special podcast series from Surrey Matters. The Surrey Social Care Hotseat is a new podcast series from The Surrey Adult Services Academy and Adults Wellbeing & Health Partnership (AWHP) workforce team. The team will be talking to different teams and roles within AWHP in a bid to delve into and highlight the range of different roles and career opportunities in the directorate. Happy social work week everyone! As part of our celebrations we interview Principle Social Worker Anja Barker. We explore how Social work chose her and listen to her story about becoming a social working and how her different roles inside surrey county council (and outside) opened doors. Job Vacancies: ⁠www.surreycc.gov.uk/jobs/opportunities/adults⁠Staff Benefits: ⁠www.surreycc.gov.uk/jobs/life-at-su…staff-benefits⁠ We believe that every individual has the potential to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others, this underpins our value of ensuring that ‘No one is left behind’.

A special podcast series from Surrey Matters. The Surrey Social Care Hotseat is a new podcast series from The Surrey Adult Services Academy and Adults Wellbeing & Health Partnership (AWHP) workforce team. The team will be talking to different teams and roles within AWHP in a bid to delve into and highlight the range of different roles and career opportunities in the directorate. This week we celebrate social work week! We do this with none other than our very own principle social worker Anja Barker- This is a short ice breaker to 'get to know' Anja, Part 2 will explore her journey into social work and what her career journey looks like!  Job Vacancies: www.surreycc.gov.uk/jobs/opportunities/adultsStaff Benefits: www.surreycc.gov.uk/jobs/life-at-su…/staff-benefits We believe that every individual has the potential to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others, this underpins our value of ensuring that ‘No one is left behind’.

A special podcast series from Surrey Matters. The Surrey Social Care Hotseat is a new podcast series from The Surrey Adult Services Academy and Adults Wellbeing & Health Partnership (AWHP) workforce team. The team will be talking to different teams and roles within AWHP in a bid to delve into and highlight the range of different roles and career opportunities in the directorate. Job Vacancies: www.surreycc.gov.uk/jobs/opportunities/adultsStaff Benefits: www.surreycc.gov.uk/jobs/life-at-su…/staff-benefits We believe that every individual has the potential to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others, this underpins our value of ensuring that ‘No one is left behind’.