Social Workers - Adult Care East Team

About the role

Lincolnshire County Council’s Adult Care Services are leading the way, with a GOOD CQC rating, and we are committed to improving our high standards.

The post of Social Worker in Lincolnshire County Council’s Adult Care Services is a busy and varied position.  The successful applicant will be working with adults aged 18+, which gives an opportunity to really see the positive impact our Adult Care Team makes to the lives of others.

At Lincolnshire County Council we believe that collaborative working builds strength in individuals and communities. In turn this creates better outcomes and futures for people.  We value our staff and want to support you to grow in skills and knowledge. We have an excellent training package, and we support hybrid working.

You will have a varied and interesting role, which requires partnership working with other agencies across Health, Housing, and the Voluntary Sector. We are looking for confident individuals to carry out strengths-based Adult Needs Assessments and Reviews in line with the Care Act 2014, focusing on what the person can do rather than their limitations.  You will need to be competent in assessing mental capacity, recognising, and acting on safeguarding concerns and working with colleagues across the Health and Social Care sector.  

Supporting our staff

You will find a warm welcome in our local Adult Care teams.

We are all about;

• Supporting each other to learn and grow.
• Being proud of managing complex situations, coming together and find solutions.
• Treating everyone with respect and understanding.
• Working in a strength-based way.
• Being open and creating an “ask anything” culture.
• Supporting our newcomers, providing a supportive and nurturing environment where staff are encouraged to succeed in all that they do. 

We are looking for new team members to be a part of something quite special and can’t wait to meet you.

About You

The Social Work role is demanding, and it is important that we recruit the right people; therefore, you must be motivated, enthusiastic, resilient, and possess the following skills and qualities:  

• Social Work Registration.
• Dynamic flexible individual who can work autonomously and demonstrate good time management.
• Positivity, a can-do attitude, and a willingness to learn.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good IT skills as assessments are recorded electronically.
• Good listener, demonstrate that you are actively listening.
• Creative-thinking and good problem-solving skills.
• Good understanding of the Care Act 2014, The Mental Capacity Act 2005 and associated Social Care Legislation.

About Our Offer

There are regular team meetings, and opportunities to get together either face to face or virtually for peer support and to help maintain your wellbeing. We will help you learn new skills such as having more co-productive conversations which will not only aid you in the work you do but also in everyday life. We want you to enjoy your work and your development. We want to work with you to reach your potential…all within a friendly and welcoming environment.

Along with a competitive salary we are offering:

• A Contributory pension
• Comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes and cycle to work
• Civil service sports council membership
• 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.

What Next

For informal discussion please contact Karen Burton, Locality Lead, either on 01522 555934 or email Karen.Burton@lincolnshire.gov.uk or Christina Collinson, Locality Lead on 01522 554449 christina.collinson@lincolnsire.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: 27/01/2025, with interviews taking place: W/C 10/02/2025.

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.

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.