Social Worker - Adults (part time)
North Lincolnshire Council
Scunthorpe, DN15 6NLView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£31,224 to £34,985
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time
Closing date
15 November 2026
27 days leftJob description
At North Lincolnshire Council, we believe in putting people first. We are passionately committed to supporting people to remain independent and live the life they choose. This commitment has recently been recognised with North Lincolnshire Council named Local Authority of the Year at the 2026 MJ awards – one of the highest honours in local government. Judges praised the councils ‘unwavering focus on delivering real outcomes for residents, underpinned by strong, visible and values driven leadership’
We prioritise safeguarding the most vulnerable and ensuring people are safe, well, and connected within their communities. Our Adult Social Care services are high performing and nationally recognised and we are continuing to grow and develop our workforce to achieve the best possible outcomes for local people.
The Mental Health and Learning Disability Team require a Social Worker on a part time basis for 30 hours per week.
We require you to hold a social work degree and be registered with Social Work England.
- a strong team player, resilient and solution focused with a proactive approach to work as part of a busy Mental Health and Learning Disability Social Work Team.
- highly motivated and willing to undertake Care Act Assessments, support/care planning and commission services with person centred outcomes.
- able to provide social work supervision and have experience of social work management. You need to be able to travel throughout North Lincolnshire independently as the team covers all of the North Lincolnshire area.
- Knowledgeable of adult social care legislation and frameworks (essential).
- able to demonstrate an ability to problem solve and have good negotiation skills, along with effective communication, organisational and IT skills.
- flexible, resilient and dedicated to team work.
View our ‘Day in the Life’ videos to hear from staff who are currently undertaking the roles in Adult Social Care.
We offer a supportive working environment alongside a great range of benefits including:
- Competitive Salary
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
- Minimum 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays.
- Pluxee Staff Discount Scheme, offering savings on shopping, travel and more
- BHSF Health Cash Plan to support your health and wellbeing
- Free Staff Parking Permits
- Access to on-site facilities, including free tea and coffee
- Career Development Opportunities and continuous professional development
- Flexible and Agile working
- A comprehensive induction and high standard of professional supervision
- A high quality of life with a lower cost of living, making it an affordable and accessible place to live and work
- Reimbersement of Social Worker England registration fees
North Lincolnshire is a rural county with picturesque villages and within easy reach of the Northeast and the East Midlands. The motorway network enables easy access to major cities. Comprehensive information regarding what North Lincolnshire has to offer is available at North Lincolnshire Council
Closing date: 15 November 2026
Interviews date: 23 November 2026
Please see attached job description and employee specification which you should refer to when completing your application to demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.
For further information about the role or an informal chat, please contact Trudie Hill, Lead Officer Mental Health and Learning Disabilities on Trudie.Hill@northlincs.gov.uk or call 01724 298533
Candidates must be able to evidence their right to work in the UK. Please note the council does not hold a sponsor licence to sponsor people to work in the UK.
As an employer, we promote and safeguard the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from existing and prospective employees or volunteers. Recruitment to this post will follow our safer recruitment procedure which includes us requesting references prior to interview and a DBS check.
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First seen
16 October 2026
Last checked
18 October 2026
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