Job summary Join the Best Hospital Social Work Team Ever (Thats our opinion and were sticking with it) We're on the lookout for an outstanding Level 1 Social Worker and three Superstar Level 2 Social Workers to join our Adult Social Care Hospital Team at Pilgrim Hospital, Boston. Sound like you? Then keep reading Main duties of the job Why This Role Rocks: Lincolnshire County Councils adult social care service is recognised for its high-quality support weve been rated GOOD across the board by the CQC, and were proud of it These positions have opened up because our colleagues have moved up the ladder, which could be you next As a Hospital Social Worker, Youll work on our dynamic 7-day rota, youll work 1 in 4 weekends but dont worry, well plan your shifts at least 3 months in advance, so you can still plan your weekends As a hospital-based Social Worker, youll be more than just a part of the adult social care team youll also be embedded in a close-knit group alongside NHS staff and third-sector professionals. Picture yourself working on the wards, learning from nurses, doctors, and therapists while making a direct impact. Its an incredible chance to broaden your skills in a unique, interdisciplinary environment About us Lincolnshire County Council, is one of the largest employers in the county. We are an organisation that embraces diversity, innovation and progress. We value our people and want to ensure that we can support you in joining and growing with us. We will view you as an integral member of our community and recognise that your well-being is paramount. To show our appreciation, weve crafted a competitive package designed to not only acknowledge your hard work but also foster a healthy work-life balance. From health benefits and retirement plans, we strive to provide a package that supports well-being and financial stability and that meets the diverse needs of our workforce. We want everyone who works with us to feel included and celebrate their uniqueness. We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity, eliminating unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation, and promoting good relations for both employee and for the people of Lincolnshire. People often say every day is a learning day and at LCC a culture of learning is something we really believe in. We recognise the importance of supporting your learning and development and can offer a variety of different learning opportunities depending on what is right for you and the organisation. This could be through your everyday tasks, through hands-on experience, structured programs, formal qualifications, coaching, or informal learning opportunities. Date posted 17 December 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary £39,461 to £47,738 a year £34,314 - £41,511 15 % recruitment & retention payment Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number F0067-23358 Job locations 3rd Floor, Lancaster House 36 Orchard Street Lincoln Lincolnshire LN1 1XX Pilgrim Hospital Sibsey Road Boston Lincolnshire PE21 9QS Job description Job responsibilities Responsible for providing statutory professional social work as part of a team supporting adults with care and support needs. You will demonstrate through practice experience a commitment to strengths based practice and skills in supporting people to identify and build support networks to achieve their identified outcomes. You will be responsible for assessment, care and support planning, implementing and reviewing packages of care and support on a varied and more complex case load. You will provide advice, support and mentoring to other Adult Care practitioners in relation to their cases. You will be expected to work with autonomy managing a case load and demonstrate a multi-agency approach integrating your practice with colleagues across the health and care sector. Work may include travel outside the county. Job description Job responsibilities Responsible for providing statutory professional social work as part of a team supporting adults with care and support needs. You will demonstrate through practice experience a commitment to strengths based practice and skills in supporting people to identify and build support networks to achieve their identified outcomes. You will be responsible for assessment, care and support planning, implementing and reviewing packages of care and support on a varied and more complex case load. You will provide advice, support and mentoring to other Adult Care practitioners in relation to their cases. You will be expected to work with autonomy managing a case load and demonstrate a multi-agency approach integrating your practice with colleagues across the health and care sector. Work may include travel outside the county. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Were looking for someone with a professional Social Work qualification (DIPSW, CQSW, CETSW, CSS, or BA Social Work) and registration with Social Work England. Experience Essential But qualifications aside, what were really looking for is: Team Spirit Were all about collaboration. We rise by lifting each other. Resilience This role has its challenges, but youll have a supportive team behind you. Humour We love what we do, and its a serious role but we try to have a laugh along the way Openness We encourage you to speak up, share your ideas, and ask for help when needed. Kindness We care for others, but we also believe in caring for ourselves and each other. Take a look at the full Person Specification in the attached Job Description for the nitty-gritty details. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Were looking for someone with a professional Social Work qualification (DIPSW, CQSW, CETSW, CSS, or BA Social Work) and registration with Social Work England. Experience Essential But qualifications aside, what were really looking for is: Team Spirit Were all about collaboration. We rise by lifting each other. Resilience This role has its challenges, but youll have a supportive team behind you. Humour We love what we do, and its a serious role but we try to have a laugh along the way Openness We encourage you to speak up, share your ideas, and ask for help when needed. Kindness We care for others, but we also believe in caring for ourselves and each other. Take a look at the full Person Specification in the attached Job Description for the nitty-gritty details. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Lincolnshire County Council Address 3rd Floor, Lancaster House 36 Orchard Street Lincoln Lincolnshire LN1 1XX Employer's website https://jobs.lincolnshire.gov.uk/home.html (Opens in a new tab)