Job Introduction

 13 hours per week post -  Lincoln County Hospital base

Plus 15% Attraction & Retention Payment until March 2027 (pro rata)

Looking for a role where you can make a real difference, while maintaining a healthy work-life balance?

We're looking for a Community Care Officer (Level 2) to join our Hospital Social Work Team.

Based at Lincoln County Hospital, you'll also support work across the Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust hospital sites, helping people leave hospital safely and regain their independence.

This is a part-time role of 13 hours per week, making it ideal if you're looking for flexibility while still doing meaningful work.

What will you be doing?

No two days are the same, but you can expect to:

✔ Support people and their families to identify what matters most to them

✔ Complete strengths-based assessments and reviews

✔ Arrange care and support that promotes independence

✔ Work alongside social workers, occupational therapists, nurses and ward teams

✔ Help people navigate complex discharge planning

✔ Build strong relationships with health colleagues and community partners

✔ Contribute to safeguarding and risk management where needed

You'll manage your own supervised caseload and play an important role in helping people achieve positive outcomes. 

What are we looking for?

You might already be working in:

• Adult Social Care
• Health Care
• Community Support
• Hospital Discharge Services
• Housing or Welfare Support

We're particularly interested in people who:

• Believe in strengths-based practice
• Are confident working with people and families
• Can balance competing priorities
• Have good communication and IT skills
• Enjoy working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Want to make a difference every day

Experience of assessing needs, arranging support and working with partner agencies would be advantageous. 

Why join us?

Be part of a respected Hospital Social Work Team

Work alongside experienced Social Workers, Community Care Officers and health professionals

Access learning, development and progression opportunities

Receive a 15% Attraction & Retention Payment until March 2027 (pro rata).

⏰ Enjoy a 13-hour per week contract

☕ Join a supportive team that works hard, supports one another and genuinely cares about the people we work with

A little about us

Our Hospital Social Work Team supports people across acute hospital settings, including:

• Lincoln County Hospital
• NLAG hospital sites

We work alongside health colleagues, families and partner agencies to support safe discharges, promote independence and achieve positive outcomes for the people we serve.

Interested?

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact:

Nicki Overton, Hospital Lead on Nicki.Overton@lincolnshire.gov.uk

Closing Date: 21st June 2026.

If you're looking for a rewarding role where your work has a direct impact on people's lives, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and help people return home safely, confidently and with the right support in place.

PLEASE NOTE: It is imperative that your personal statement clearly states why you have applied, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role as set out in the Job Description (attached on LCC jobs Site) and what you feel you can bring to this role, the team and the wider County Council.

Please refer to our Job Information Pack here to support you in your application.

Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.

On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward. Please also note: once an application is submitted it is final and cannot be amended. If you withdraw your application, it cannot be reinstated and you will not be able to submit another application for that vacancy. If you have an issue with your submitted application, please contact recruitment@lincolnshire.gov.uk.

We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.

Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

A Smarter Working Employer

We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary.  Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.

Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.

Fluency Duty 

In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

Our values – collaborative, adaptable, eco-conscious, supportive, and responsible – guide everything we do. We’re looking for candidates who share these values and bring them to life in their work, helping us build strong teams and make a real difference in the communities we serve.

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