Social Worker - Children In Care

Our Children's Services is rated by Ofsted as Outstanding. This is an incredible achievement and something all of us are extremely proud of, as it reflects the quality of social work practice we deliver to the children, young people and families we support across the County. 

If you are passionate about building long term relationships with children and young people, then Children in Care is the right team for you. We work hard to strengthen family and support networks and we are proud of what we can achieve for the children and young people in our care. We have strong and close working relationships with our key partners, working collaboratively. We are proud of our one service approach, which supports individuals/team and service development and Outstanding practice.

As a Social Worker you will be responsible for assessing children’s needs, support, planning and reviewing the care that young people receive. You will use your specialist knowledge and experience to work with a range of young people, we aspire for children and families to have consistency of Social Worker. Where required, you will co-work more complex young people alongside more experienced Social Workers helping you make the right decisions.

Our practice model is Signs of Safety and this is underpinned by Restorative Practice, working with a strengths based approach with the young people, their family and their network.  Where plans are child centred with the voice of the child being at the heart of all their plans.

Within the Children in Care team, we encourage and embrace creativity from our Social Workers, even at times of challenge.  This is a rewarding career, but we acknowledge it can be an emotional journey, that's why we will give you the tools, confidence and knowledge required to take your career to the next level and a supportive team around you that will strengthen your emotional resilience.  You will be joining a service who take pride in supporting each other and having the benefit of a strong stable leadership team.

Quote from SW;

“The management team are really supportive and work as a team and with the team.” 

You will receive monthly formal professional and case supervision; take part in monthly service development work shops and also participate in monthly team meetings.  Your continued professional development will be as important to us as it is to you, and you’re learning and development will remain a focus throughout the year, not just during your annual appraisal.  Our offer of complimentary access to the Research in Practice online platform further demonstrates the support you will receive.

We offer a competitive salary of £34,314 - £41,511 + 7% attraction and retention payment paid monthly and we will pay for your annual SWE registration and also have the opportunity to participate in a 9 day fortnight working pattern.

We understand that you may have questions so please get in touch with us to find out more by emailing Joanne.Stares@lincolnshire.gov.uk

Take your next step with us today and use your skills where they matter most.

Apply

If this sounds like the role for you, please click "apply now" and specify which post you are applying for.  When completing your application, we recommend you use the job description and person specification to help you demonstrate in your personal statement that you have the skills and qualities we are looking for.  If you would like to know more about what Lincolnshire County Council can offer then please click on the following link: rewards and benefits.  Check out our Employer Zone on Community Care or follow us on SocialCareLincs

Applications close on 18th November and interviews will be held on 26th November.

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.

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.