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Qualified Practitioner

Job Introduction

Job Introduction

We are seeking committed and skilled Learning Disability Nurses/Social Workers as Qualified Practitioners to join our Learning Disability South Team, based at Sleaford/Spalding.

We have two vacancies: 1 full-time 37 hours and 1 part-time 18.5 hours per week. Salary is dependent on experience.

We are particularly interested to hear from candidates who are Learning Disability Nurses.

Join a team that put people first!

At Lincolnshire Adult Care, we're passionate about helping people live fulfilling, independent lives. We're looking for compassionate, motivated practitioners who share our commitment to person-centred, strengths-based practice and delivering outstanding outcomes for adults across South Lincolnshire.

If you're someone who is curious, reflective, solution-focused and committed to making a genuine difference, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

As a Qualified Practitioner within the Learning Disability South Team, you will play a key role in supporting adults with learning disabilities to live fulfilling, independent, and meaningful lives. You will be responsible for completing Care Act assessments, developing and reviewing support plans, and ensuring that individuals receive the right level of support at the right time.

You will hold a current Nursing or Social Work registration.

You will hold a varied caseload, including more complex cases, and will work with individuals on a long‑term basis, enabling you to build strong, trusting relationships.

As part of an experienced and enabling team, you will also have opportunities to supervise less experienced colleagues and contribute to learning and development of the team.

Working within Lincolnshire's strengths-based Conversation Model, you will:

Complete Adult Needs Assessments and reviews under the Care Act 2014
Develop strengths-based support plans that focus on individual outcomes
Work alongside individuals, carers, families and partner agencies
Promote independence, wellbeing and community connections
Respond to safeguarding concerns and contribute to safeguarding enquiries
Support people through periods of change, crisis and transition
Manage a varied and rewarding caseload across your locality
Supervise up to a maximum of 4 staff
Leading on section 75 reviews/Decision Support Tool and CHC checklists
Support wider Learning Disability teams with nurse rota for section 75 reviews/ Decision Support Tool and CHC checklists
The Learning Disability focuses on working with adults who require assessments, Decision Support Tool, care planning, and ongoing interventions to meet their care and support needs. This often involves undertaking comprehensive assessments, developing person-centred support plans, and working collaboratively with families, carers, health professionals, and other partner agencies. The team covers Sleaford, Spalding, Grantham, Stamford and Bourne.

Our Team

We are a friendly, approachable, and supportive team committed to achieving the best outcomes for adults with learning disabilities across Lincolnshire. Our team culture is collaborative, reflective, and strengths‑based, with team champions available to offer guidance and support in specialist areas.

What We’re Looking For

We welcome applications from both newly qualified and experienced Learning Disability Nurses and Social Workers. Experience of working with adults with learning disabilities is desirable but not essential, as full training and support will be provided.

As this is a community‑based role, the ability to travel to complete visits is required.

Our Offer

We recognise that working in adult social care can be both challenging and deeply rewarding. You will be supported by a compassionate and knowledgeable team, with regular opportunities for reflection, development, and professional growth.

You'll benefit from:

Regular professional supervision and wellbeing conversations
A supportive team culture with experienced and approachable colleagues
Ongoing learning and development opportunities
Protected time for reflective practice and professional growth
Flexible and agile working arrangements
Career progression opportunities within Adult Care
Access to wider Lincolnshire County Council employee benefits
The opportunity to make a lasting difference to people's lives every day

If you're looking for a rewarding career where you can make a real impact while being supported to grow and develop professionally, we'd love to welcome you to our South Learning Disability Team.

Join us and help shape better outcomes for adults, families and communities across South Lincolnshire.

If you would like an open and informal discussion regards this role before 24th August then please contact Sophie Wells via email on sophie.wells@lincolnshire.gov.uk; contact Kay Hargrave via email kay.hargrave@lincolnshire.gov.uk after 24th August.

Closing date: 6th September

Interviews: 24th/25th September

At Lincolnshire County Council, we believe our people are at the heart of everything we do. That’s why we offer a rewarding package designed to support your work–life balance, health and wellbeing, financial security, and career growth. Find out more about our offer to you in the attached brochure

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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