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Employer: Lincolnshire County Council
Job Title: Social Worker
Location: United Kingdom
Salary: £39,152 to £42,839 a year
Job Type: Full-time
Closing Date: 24 May 2026
Job Summary
Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Lincolnshire County Council is looking for passionate, ambitious, and dedicated Social Workers to join the West Community Wellbeing Team, a team making a genuine difference every single day.
There are multiple vacancies within the Community Wellbeing Team covering North and South Lincoln.
This is an opportunity to join a supportive, forward-thinking team that values expertise, celebrates achievements, and invests in professional growth. The team is committed to delivering exceptional care and empowering communities to live healthier, happier, and more independent lives.
Main Duties
What you will do:
- Work closely with adults and families to provide tailored support and care planning using a strengths-based and person-centred approach
- Champion independence, dignity, and wellbeing in every interaction
- Collaborate with health professionals, community partners, and colleagues to deliver joined-up services
- Bring compassion, resilience, and creativity to complex situations
- Support workforce development through supervision of up to 4 Community Care Officers
Job Responsibilities
As part of the wider council objectives, responsibility includes delivering statutory social work support to adults with differing needs to promote independent living and appropriate care and support.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing a varied and complex caseload with appropriate supervision
- Conducting Care Act 2014 assessments using a strengths-based approach
- Identifying outcomes, independence opportunities, and support solutions
- Contributing to safeguarding enquiries in line with council policies
- Deputising for Advanced Practitioners when required
- Representing senior staff in multi-disciplinary meetings
- Supervising up to four non-registered practitioners
- Providing mentoring and supporting students or newly qualified social workers
- Working collaboratively across health and care sectors
- Undertaking travel outside the county when required
About Lincolnshire County Council
Lincolnshire County Council is one of the largest employers in the county, embracing diversity, innovation, and progress. The organisation values its workforce and aims to support professional growth and wellbeing.
A competitive package is provided to support work-life balance, financial stability, and employee wellbeing, including health benefits and retirement plans.
The council is committed to equality, inclusion, and eliminating discrimination while promoting positive working relationships.
A strong culture of learning is encouraged, with opportunities for development through structured programmes, qualifications, coaching, and on-the-job experience.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professionally qualified Social Worker
- Current Social Work England (SWE) registration
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience, OR
- 1 year post-qualification (ASYE completed) plus 3 years relevant experience in a complex health and social care setting
Additional Requirements
- Subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
- Skilled Worker visa sponsorship applications are considered
- Overseas applicants must provide criminal record certificates (where applicable)
- UK professional registration is required
Recruitment Information
Applications are assessed based on competence and professional capability. The role requires accountability for social work practice and alignment with statutory responsibilities under UK legislation.
How to Apply
If this opportunity interests you, head to the company’s official website for full details — click here to submit your application.
