Social Worker / Senior Social Worker - Adult Frailty West Area Team Social Care
Adult Care and Community Wellbeing
Social Care Qualified - Adult
Permanent
Full-time
Are you interested in working within a team that is committed to providing an exceptional and integral service to the Western Lincolnshire communities, where you can make a real difference? If so, then The Adult Frailty West Team at Lincolnshire County are looking to help you develop.
Currently we have a vacancies for 3 x Level 2 in Hykeham and 2 x Level 2 in Gainsborough (although we will consider exceptional candidates at Level 1 in Gainsborough).
Applicants MUST hold a Social Work qualification and be registered with Social Work England.
Lincolnshire County Council's Adult Care is in the business of people and in this area we are leading the way (quite literally; we have the highest CQC score in the country amongst Local Authorities).
The role of Adult Care is to understand who the people we work with are, what is important to them, what they aspire to and what they want to change. Our involvements are about making a difference to people's lives by listening, empowering, understanding and working together to help people be active participants in their support.
Like all Local Authorities, we face challenges, but we are really proud that we've still continued to provide high quality services to the people of Lincolnshire. We continue to strive for more creative ways of improving services and relationships with other partners, such as the NHS and care providers.
We are looking for Social Workers who are passionate, highly skilled and knowledgeable with either several years of post-qualifying experience OR at least one year (ASYE completed) of post-qualifying experience WITH considerable assessment experience within a statutory adults social care setting.
You should be able to demonstrate commitment to continuous professional development and to work as part of a team, learning from and contributing to the development of others.
We are looking for someone who wants to use these skills and knowledge in a more creative and innovative way. This opportunity will cover a wide geographical area and as such it is essential that you have the means to travel as required for the role.
Our offer to you - Our people are our most valuable asset
There has never been a better time to join our team and participate in growing our service to be innovative, creative and providing high-quality support to people when they need it most. Our practitioners receive excellent supervision, access to learning and development opportunities and protected time to support continuous professional development.
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
We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. 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. Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.
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.
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.