Job Introduction
Lincolnshire County Council has an exciting opportunity in for a Social Worker Level 2 position based within the Adult Care Team at Lincoln County Hospital.
About the Role
The role involves undertaking assessments of need both within hospitals and the community settings to ensure our customers are able to live independent lives and for those that need support, the right support package, in the right place, at the right time.
The customer is at the centre of the process, our highest continuing aim is to provide the best service possible to service users and their families.
The aim of the team is to work hand in hand with NHS and third sector staff to ensure that people we support are at the very centre of their own discharge. Working creatively when planning support packages, thinking outside of the box to ensure an individual care plan is in place that empowers the service user to participate.
LCC is leading the way on the introduction of a fully integrated Discharge to Assess Hub, to support access to the right services, reducing delays and delivering benefits.
Work is undertaken face to face, on site, to continually offer the best service we can to those people who we support.
You will work as part of the 7-day Adult Care rota. This equates to approximately 1 in 4 weekends worked, and these are all scheduled 3 months in advance.
About The Team
This is an excellent opportunity to work within the hospital discharge system.
We are a team of 26 Community Care Officers and Social Workers based within Lincoln County Hospital. We strive to be proactive and use a Strengths Based Approach, to enable our customers to return home and live as independently as possible.
We put the customer at the centre of the process and advocate their wishes to achieve the best possible outcomes. We are a supportive team and welcome the different strengths and experiences new people bring.
About You
Are you passionate about making a difference in people’s lives, and looking for an opportunity to develop your skills and experience? We are looking for someone who wants to use their skills and knowledge in a more creative and innovative way.
An experienced and motivated social worker who is a team player and can offer support and supervision to colleagues as well as carrying a caseload of more complex cases.
It's important though that you have the following qualities:
- Passion, this role is about making a difference in peoples' lives.
- Creativity, we look and strive for innovation at every opportunity.
- Flexibility
- Honesty, both with yourself and your colleagues.
If this sounds like you, then you may be just the person we are looking for and we would love to hear from you.
About our Offer
Our practitioners receive excellent supervision, access to learning and development opportunities and protected time to support continuous professional development.
Lincolnshire County Council is particularly committed to supporting staff access additional qualifications such as AMHP and Practice Educator.
This role will offer excellent opportunities to develop leadership skills and further your career into a management (Lead Practitioner) position.
Along with a competitive salary plus 15% Attraction and Retention payment we are offering.
- A generous contributory pension.
- Comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes and cycle to work.
- Flexible working policies.
- Career progression opportunities.
- A generous annual leave entitlement plus the option to buy more.
Further details can be found in our rewards and benefits brochure
Next Steps
If you would like an open and informal discussion regards this role then please contact; Daneile Emery via email Daneile.Emery@lincolnshire.gov.uk
PLEASE NOTE: It is imperative that your covering letter 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.
Applications Close on 27/04/2025, interview will be held on or after 05/05/2025.
Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.
All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.
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.
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.
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