Job Introduction
Level 1 Social Worker – Front Door Team ( south)
Salary: G8 SCP21 £35,412- £39,152
Location: South of the County – Base Stamford
We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Level 1 Social Worker to join our Front Door (Lincolnshire Conversation) Team in the south of the county.
This is an exciting opportunity to work at the front door of our service, where you will play a key role in supporting individuals and families at the earliest point of contact. You will gather information, assess need and risk, and ensure people receive the right support at the right time, with a strong focus on early intervention and prevention.
Working in a fast-paced environment, you will engage with members of the public, professionals, and partner agencies. You will use your professional judgement to make informed decisions, provide advice and guidance, and identify appropriate pathways to support independence and wellbeing.
As part of this role, you will also have opportunities to engage with local communities through events and outreach activity. You will provide advice and guidance to the public, working alongside partner organisations to maximise opportunities for early support and prevention
About you
You will:
- Hold a recognised social work qualification and be registered with Social Work England (or eligible to register)
- Demonstrate a commitment to strength-based, person-centred practice
- Awareness of the Care Act 2014 and other legislations
- Have good communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships
- Be able to manage competing demands and make sound decisions under pressure
- Be committed to promoting independence, wellbeing, and safeguarding
What we offer
In return, we offer:
- Regular supervision and a supportive team environment
- Opportunities for training and professional development
- Access to employee wellbeing support
Join us and help shape a responsive, preventative service that supports our communities to thrive.
About you
We are proud of the quality of support provided by our Front Door (Lincolnshire conversation) Team. Recruiting the right person is important to help us maintain a strong first response for colleagues and the people who use our services, and to continue making a positive difference across Lincolnshire.
The successful candidate will have experience of strength-based assessments, care planning and risk assessment, and will be committed to delivering person-centred, outcome-focused support at the earliest point of contact.
We are looking for someone who can demonstrate the right values, skills and approach for this fast-paced team.
By joining us, you will play a key role in helping people access the right support at the right time, promoting independence and improving outcomes across Lincolnshire.
About the team
The Front Door (Lincolnshire Conversation) Team is proud to provide a high-quality first point of contact service, ensuring timely, person-centred support for individuals and those who care for them.
Our experienced and dedicated team brings a broad range of knowledge and clinical skills, enabling us to respond effectively to a wide variety of needs. We work in a supportive and collaborative way, with each team member contributing their own strengths, professional expertise, and personal qualities.
The team is based across four sites in the south of the county—Sleaford, Spalding, Stamford, and Grantham—working together to deliver accessible and responsive care to our local communities.
This post will be based in our Stamford office.
About our offer
We celebrate our Teams achievements and share our experiences. It is important that Practitioners feel appreciated and supported – our staff are our most valued asset. We provide 1-1 meetings and monthly team meetings.
Along with a competitive salary we offer;
- A generous pension scheme
- Reimbursement for professional registration fees
- Career progression opportunities including Practice Educator/AMHP and management training where appropriate
- A generous annual leave entitlement
Further details can be found in our rewards and benefits brochure
For more details or an informal confidential conversation, please contact Louise.england@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Applications close 25/6/26 with interviews to be confirmed.
Best of luck with your application.
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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