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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: 08 February 2026
Job Summary
Are you looking for a role where every day brings a mix of challenge, teamwork, and laughter? The Hospital Social Work Team at Pilgrim Hospital, Boston is looking for a Level 2 Social Worker to join on a permanent, full-time basis.
The team is friendly and tight-knit, with a strong focus on supporting each other as well as supporting the people they work with. Whether it is celebrating a colleague’s success, sharing snacks in the office, or helping each other through a busy day, everyone is supported.
As part of the team, you will be:
Working alongside health colleagues to plan safe, person-centred discharges
Using social work skills to navigate complex situations with compassion and creativity
Contributing to a supportive, experienced team who genuinely have each other’s backs
In return, you will get:
A welcoming environment where ideas and sense of humour are valued
Opportunities for professional development and plenty of peer support
Regular moments of laughter, celebration, and yes, cake
Main Duties of the Job
As part of the team, you’ll be:
Working alongside health colleagues to plan safe, person-centred discharges
Using social work skills to navigate complex situations with compassion and creativity
Contributing to a supportive, experienced team who genuinely have each other’s backs
In return, you’ll get:
A welcoming environment where ideas (and sense of humour) are valued
Opportunities for professional development and plenty of peer support
Regular moments of laughter, celebration, and yes, cake
About You
Are you passionate about making a difference in people’s lives and looking for an opportunity to develop skills and experience? Lincolnshire County Council is looking for someone who wants to use skills and knowledge in a more creative and innovative way.
You will be an experienced and motivated social worker who is a team player and can offer support and supervision to colleagues as well as carrying a caseload of more complex cases. The ethos is to ensure customers are able to live independent lives and for those that need support, the right support package, in the right place, at the right time.
As a Social Worker you must hold a professional Social Work qualification e.g. DIPSW, CQSW, CETSW, CSS or BA Social Work and ensure that registration with Social Work England is up to date.
If this sounds like you, then you may be just the person being looked for.
About Lincolnshire County Council
Lincolnshire County Council is one of the largest employers in the county and embraces diversity, innovation and progress. People are valued and supported to grow within the organisation.
Well-being is recognised as paramount and a competitive package is provided to foster a healthy work-life balance. Health benefits, retirement plans, and support for financial stability are included to meet the diverse needs of the workforce.
Lincolnshire County Council is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, eliminating unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation, and promoting good relations for both employees and the people of Lincolnshire.
A strong culture of learning is encouraged, with opportunities available through everyday tasks, hands-on experience, structured programs, formal qualifications, coaching, and informal learning opportunities.
About the Offer
Lincolnshire County Council works alongside other health professionals using a strengths-based approach to enable customers to return home and live as independently as possible.
This is an exciting time to be joining the Hospital Service as steps are taken to create an integrated approach to discharges. No two days are the same in this role and the rewards of undertaking this role are limitless.
Practitioners receive excellent supervision, access to learning and development opportunities, and protected time to support continuous professional development.
Lincolnshire County Council is particularly committed to supporting staff access additional qualifications such as AMHP and Practice Educator.
Along with a competitive salary, the following is offered:
Green book Local Government terms and conditions
Access to Local Government Pension scheme (contribution rate of approx. 24%)
Comprehensive benefits package including salary sacrifice for cars, cycles, plus excellent discount schemes
37 hour working week (as full time) including flexible and hybrid working
A generous leave entitlement with a minimum of 28 days plus bank holidays and the option to buy more
Free financial wellbeing advice
Additional Information
For an open and informal chat, please contact Tracy Hedley on tracy.hedley@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Closing date: 08/02/2026
Interviews: Week commencing 16/02/2026
Covering letters or personal statements must clearly state why the application has been made, how essential and desirable criteria are met, and what can be brought to the role, team, and wider County Council.
All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.
Lincolnshire County Council reserves the right to bring forward the closing date where high volumes of applications are received.
A talent pool scheme is operated whereby candidates who are not successful 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.
Smarter Working Employer
Hybrid working is a feature of this role. A nominated contractual work base will be provided, with commuting required when necessary.
Technology platforms and equipment enable remote collaboration. Good connectivity is required, with support discussed during the recruitment process if needed.
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Professional Social Work qualification e.g. DIPSW, CQSW, CETSW, CSS or BA Social Work with up-to-date Social Work England registration
Minimum of 2 years post qualification practice experience or 1 year post qualification experience (ASYE completed) together with 3 years experience at a similar level in a non-qualified role in a complex health and social care setting
Desirable
Ability to enable and support the professional development of colleagues through supervision and mentoring
Working knowledge of social work theory and its application to practice
Organisational and administrative skills necessary for managing a more complex caseload
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB).
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.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country resided in for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
How to Apply
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