Job Introduction
We are seeking two Social Care Digital Technology Ambassadors (Associate Lead Professionals).
Be the link between great practice, great technology and better outcomes.
Lincolnshire County Council is introducing a new Technology Enabled Care (TEC) service.
The TEC service will help adults to:
- live more independently
- stay well for longer
- get the right support at the right time
It also helps support family members and friends who provide unpaid care.
We are recruiting two Social Care Digital Technology Ambassadors to support this work. This is a fantastic chance to shape service and a career development opportunity for an ambitious social worker.
About the role
These roles focus on supporting practice.
You will help practitioners feel confident using technology as part of their everyday work with people.
You will help them to:
- understand what the TEC service offers
- know when technology may help
- talk about technology with people and families
Technology should be part of adult care conversations. This includes assessments, reviews and support planning. You will help turn technology into practical, everyday support for people.
Three roles working together
There are three Ambassador roles in total.
- One role will mainly cover the East of Lincolnshire
- One role will mainly cover the West of Lincolnshire
- One existing role will cover the South of Lincolnshire.
The three roles will work closely together. You will:
- share learning
- share tools and resources
- use the same approaches across the county
Travel across Lincolnshire is needed. This is to support teams, partners, people and their support networks.
What you will do
You will work with:
- Adult Care teams
- the TEC strategic partner
- other professionals and partners
You will support practitioners:
- through giving information and advice
- during home visits
- in meetings with other professionals
You will play an important role in making sure the TEC service is used well.
Key parts of the role
In this role, you will:
- Create and run workshops for Adult Care staff and other professionals
- Help practitioners and people understand the TEC service and how to use it
- Create simple, practical resources such as guides, prompts and FAQs
- Provide support with understanding everyday technology and TEC equipment
- Support strengths‑based conversations with people and families
- Talk about technology in a clear and person‑centred way
- Use information from technology to identify when there is a change
- Help teams take action early when risks appear
- Support better decision‑making using TEC insight
Who we are looking for
You should have:
- Experience of working in Adult Care or a similar setting
- An understanding of strengths‑based practice
- Confidence supporting and developing practice
- The ability to explain technology in simple, clear language
- An interest in using data to support early help and prevention
- A positive and collaborative way of working
This is a professional leadership role. Therefore, you must hold a current professional registration.
This may include Social Work England, HCPC or an equivalent body. You must be able to show how your professional judgement supports safe and person‑centred practice.
Why work with us
This role gives you the chance to help shape how technology is used in Adult Care.
Your work will:
- support people’s independence
- improve outcomes
- build confidence across the workforce
You will be part of the Innovation team. We are a small and supportive team and we are trusted to try new ways of working. We focus on practical solutions: we test ideas, learn quickly and turn them into everyday practice.
These are two year fixed term contracts.
If you would like an informal discussion, please contact Rebecca.Alton@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Closing date: 17/05/26.
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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