Experienced Childrens Services Social Workers
Social Care
Children's Services
Social Care Qualified - Children
Lincoln, North Kesteven, South Holland, South Kesteven, West Lindsey
£37,938 - £41,511 + 15% attraction and retention payment paid monthly
Permanent; Full-time
Closing Date - 18/11/2024
We are looking for Experienced Social Workers to join our Family Assessment and Support Teams in Lincolnshire. We have vacancies in North Kesteven and South Kesteven, Lincoln, South Holland and West Lindsey.
About the Role of a Level 2 Social Worker
As a Level 2 Social Worker, you will be responsible for assessing social care needs, support planning, and reviewing packages of care. You'll use your specialist knowledge and experience to manage a range of complex cases, leading on these from start to finish, ensuring children and families have consistency of Social Worker.
There will also be the opportunity within the role to mentor less experienced staff and to support and take the lead with students on placement in the teams.
What We Offer
Being a Social Worker can be challenging but also rewarding. You will be surrounded by a supportive, caring, and compassionate team.
You will receive monthly formal professional and case supervision, participate in monthly group learning and team meetings, and have an annual team development day. Our managers are always on hand, and practitioners value the informal supervision and support they receive from colleagues.
Your continued professional development is important to us, and we offer complimentary access to the Research in Practice online platform, excellent in-house training, and opportunities to complete fully funded PQ modules, including Practice Educator training.
Along with a competitive salary of £37,938 - £41,511 + 15% attraction and retention payment paid monthly, we also offer:
* 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.
* A re-location package (see details attached).
What Next
If you would like an open and informal discussion regarding this role, please contact Laura Bonner via email at laura.bonner@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), and what you feel you can bring to this role, the team, and the wider County Council.
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.
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.
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