NHS
Overview
Lincolnshire County Council has an exciting opportunity for a
Social Worker Level 1
position based within the Adult Care Team at Pilgrim Hospital, Boston. This role would be suitable for a newly qualified Social Worker requiring their ASYE or a Level 1 candidate looking for more experience in a hospital setting. You will be undertaking assessments of need within hospitals and community settings to ensure our customers are able to live independent lives and, for those that need support, receive the right support package, in the right place, at the right time. The customer is at the centre of the process; our highest continuing aim is to provide the best service possible to service users and their families. The team aims to work with NHS and third sector staff to ensure that people we support are at the centre of their own discharge. Working creatively when planning support packages, we strive to create individual care plans that empower the service user to participate. LCC is leading the way on the introduction of a fully integrated Discharge to Assess Hub to support access to the right services, reduce delays and deliver benefits. Work is undertaken face to face, on site, to continually offer the best service to those people we support. You will work as part of the 7-day Adult Care rota, approximately 1 in 4 weekends, all scheduled 3 months in advance. Main duties of the job
About You Are you passionate about making a difference in people’s lives, and looking for an opportunity to develop your skills and experience? We are looking for someone who wants to use their skills and knowledge in a more creative and innovative way. It’s important that you have the following qualities: Passion, Creativity, Flexibility, Honesty. About us
Lincolnshire County Council is one of the largest employers in the county. We embrace diversity, innovation and progress. We value our people and want to support you in joining and growing with us. We view you as an integral member of our community and recognise that your well-being is paramount. To show our appreciation, we offer a competitive package designed to acknowledge your hard work and 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 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 employees and the people of Lincolnshire. We believe in a culture of learning and recognise the importance of supporting your learning and development. We offer various opportunities depending on what is right for you and the organisation, including everyday tasks, hands-on experience, structured programs, formal qualifications, coaching, or informal learning opportunities. Job responsibilities
Responsible for providing statutory professional social work as part of a team supporting adults with care and support needs. You will demonstrate 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. You will provide advice and support to other Adult Care practitioners in relation to their cases. You will be expected to work with autonomy, managing a caseload and demonstrating a multi-agency approach integrating your practice with colleagues across the health and care sector. Travel outside the county may be required. Main duties: Manage a caseload with supervision and advice from the Lead Practitioner at a level of complexity appropriate to the post holder’s stage of professional development and capability. Be accountable for professional practice. Undertake needs assessments in line with the Care Act 2014 to identify care and support needs, adopting and promoting a strengths-based approach to identifying outcomes, independence opportunities and solutions. Work with specialist safeguarding colleagues to contribute to safeguarding enquiries which place the person and their desired outcomes at the centre of safeguarding practice in line with LCC safeguarding policies and procedures. Identify non-eligible and non-social care needs such as health care or housing and offer information and advice, working with partners to address wider needs. Construct value-for-money care packages in collaboration with individuals, carers and contributing agencies in accordance with eligibility criteria, ensuring risk is minimised and quality of life is improved/maintained. Work with individuals, families, carers and communities to help them make informed choices and decisions, enabling them to clarify and express their needs and contribute to service planning. Meet identified needs through informal support and/or through resources and assets available in the public, private and voluntary sectors. Research resources and services available for people in need or at risk, identifying and reporting gaps in service provision. Operate within the delegated budget support mechanisms as they are developed. Maintain and update case notes and other records, write reports as required; if required, give evidence in court in relation to care proceedings. To work within and act in accordance with Lincolnshire County Council Adult Care policies and procedures including Lincolnshire’s Safeguarding policies and Procedures. The post holder may be expected to concentrate on specific areas of work arising from organisational need. Person Specification
Qualifications
Professional qualification as a Social Worker Current HCPC Social Work Registration Working knowledge of social work theory and its application to practice Ability to work as part of a team, learning from and contributing to the development of others Organisational and administrative skills necessary for managing a caseload Ability to co-ordinate the review of service provision against identified needs Ability to secure change in practice through constructively challenging individuals and services Ability to assess the quality of service offered to an individual and to act to ensure a good quality of provision 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. Hospital Lead Adult Care and Community Wellbeing £35,412 to £39,125 a year plus 15% Attraction & Retention Payment until March 2026
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Lincolnshire County Council has an exciting opportunity for a
Social Worker Level 1
position based within the Adult Care Team at Pilgrim Hospital, Boston. This role would be suitable for a newly qualified Social Worker requiring their ASYE or a Level 1 candidate looking for more experience in a hospital setting. You will be undertaking assessments of need within hospitals and community settings to ensure our customers are able to live independent lives and, for those that need support, receive the right support package, in the right place, at the right time. The customer is at the centre of the process; our highest continuing aim is to provide the best service possible to service users and their families. The team aims to work with NHS and third sector staff to ensure that people we support are at the centre of their own discharge. Working creatively when planning support packages, we strive to create individual care plans that empower the service user to participate. LCC is leading the way on the introduction of a fully integrated Discharge to Assess Hub to support access to the right services, reduce delays and deliver benefits. Work is undertaken face to face, on site, to continually offer the best service to those people we support. You will work as part of the 7-day Adult Care rota, approximately 1 in 4 weekends, all scheduled 3 months in advance. Main duties of the job
About You Are you passionate about making a difference in people’s lives, and looking for an opportunity to develop your skills and experience? We are looking for someone who wants to use their skills and knowledge in a more creative and innovative way. It’s important that you have the following qualities: Passion, Creativity, Flexibility, Honesty. About us
Lincolnshire County Council is one of the largest employers in the county. We embrace diversity, innovation and progress. We value our people and want to support you in joining and growing with us. We view you as an integral member of our community and recognise that your well-being is paramount. To show our appreciation, we offer a competitive package designed to acknowledge your hard work and 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 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 employees and the people of Lincolnshire. We believe in a culture of learning and recognise the importance of supporting your learning and development. We offer various opportunities depending on what is right for you and the organisation, including everyday tasks, hands-on experience, structured programs, formal qualifications, coaching, or informal learning opportunities. Job responsibilities
Responsible for providing statutory professional social work as part of a team supporting adults with care and support needs. You will demonstrate 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. You will provide advice and support to other Adult Care practitioners in relation to their cases. You will be expected to work with autonomy, managing a caseload and demonstrating a multi-agency approach integrating your practice with colleagues across the health and care sector. Travel outside the county may be required. Main duties: Manage a caseload with supervision and advice from the Lead Practitioner at a level of complexity appropriate to the post holder’s stage of professional development and capability. Be accountable for professional practice. Undertake needs assessments in line with the Care Act 2014 to identify care and support needs, adopting and promoting a strengths-based approach to identifying outcomes, independence opportunities and solutions. Work with specialist safeguarding colleagues to contribute to safeguarding enquiries which place the person and their desired outcomes at the centre of safeguarding practice in line with LCC safeguarding policies and procedures. Identify non-eligible and non-social care needs such as health care or housing and offer information and advice, working with partners to address wider needs. Construct value-for-money care packages in collaboration with individuals, carers and contributing agencies in accordance with eligibility criteria, ensuring risk is minimised and quality of life is improved/maintained. Work with individuals, families, carers and communities to help them make informed choices and decisions, enabling them to clarify and express their needs and contribute to service planning. Meet identified needs through informal support and/or through resources and assets available in the public, private and voluntary sectors. Research resources and services available for people in need or at risk, identifying and reporting gaps in service provision. Operate within the delegated budget support mechanisms as they are developed. Maintain and update case notes and other records, write reports as required; if required, give evidence in court in relation to care proceedings. To work within and act in accordance with Lincolnshire County Council Adult Care policies and procedures including Lincolnshire’s Safeguarding policies and Procedures. The post holder may be expected to concentrate on specific areas of work arising from organisational need. Person Specification
Qualifications
Professional qualification as a Social Worker Current HCPC Social Work Registration Working knowledge of social work theory and its application to practice Ability to work as part of a team, learning from and contributing to the development of others Organisational and administrative skills necessary for managing a caseload Ability to co-ordinate the review of service provision against identified needs Ability to secure change in practice through constructively challenging individuals and services Ability to assess the quality of service offered to an individual and to act to ensure a good quality of provision 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. Hospital Lead Adult Care and Community Wellbeing £35,412 to £39,125 a year plus 15% Attraction & Retention Payment until March 2026
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