Lincolnshire County Council Adult Care has an exciting opportunity available for an experienced and dedicated Social Worker to join us in our Spalding Adult Frailty and Long-Term Condition team.
About the role
Our Teams work at the heart of their communities, made up of strong, effective people who are determined to achieve our vision and objectives by keeping first class social work and a strengths-based approach at the heart of everything they do.
People have challenges in their lives, but they also have success, strengths, aspirations, and goals. Our role is to understand who people are, what is important to them, what they aspire to and what they want to change. We aim to make a difference to people's lives by listening, empowering and understanding, working together, to help people be active participants in their support.
The workload is varied and interesting and we can guarantee that you will be supported at every step along the way.
Level 2 Social Workers will lead by example and provide supervision, offer sound and accurate case guidance and support to colleagues.
You will be required to visit people in their own homes as well as CQC registered care homes.
About You
It goes without saying that you must be registered with Social Work England and be able to evidence your registration number.
You’ll need extensive post qualifying experience, along with:
* Dynamism, innovation, flexibility and excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
* Experience in working autonomously, planning and prioritizing a complex workload.
* A demonstrable ability to lead and supervise.
* A thorough understanding of the Care Act 2014 and key legislation along with its application.
A full person specification is available in the Job Description.
About Lincolnshire
Great schools, affordable housing, wide open spaces and 50 miles of coastline, Lincolnshire offers the perfect balance of opportunity, affordability and security. No wonder Lincolnshire has been voted one of the nicest places to live in the UK.
So, if you're looking for a place that delivers quality of life and the chance for you and your family to grow, Lincolnshire might just be the place for you.
About the Spalding Team
There are 17 team members which comprise a mixture of Social Workers and Community care officers carrying a caseload of vulnerable adults with a physical disability or elderly frail.
About our offer
A warm welcome is guaranteed, our Teams are our most valued asset. It’s important they feel appreciated and supported via an extensive induction programme and ongoing training, plus planned and informal 1:1 meetings as well as regular team meetings, virtual catch-ups and protected time to support CPD.
We operate a blended approach, being office based as required and home working when possible, contributing to a better work-life balance for many.
Along with a competitive salary we are offering:
* A 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 here: Rewards and benefits – Lincolnshire County Council
What Next
If you would like an open and informal discussion regarding the role then please contact; Louise England via louise.england@lincolnshire.gov.uk.
PLEASE NOTE: It is imperative that your covering letter/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.
Applications Close on 17/11/24 and interviews will be held week commencing 25/11/24.
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