Social Workers - Children In Care

Are you passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people in care? Do you want to work in a service where children remain at the centre of everything we do?

At Lincolnshire County Council, we are proud of our reputation for delivering exceptional support to children, young people and families. If you are committed to making a difference and helping children achieve stability, security and positive futures, we'd love to hear from you.

Lincolnshire Children's Services is rated Outstanding by Ofsted, and we have maintained this judgement through our most recent inspection. Our success is built on a strong practice culture, skilled practitioners and a shared commitment to achieving the very best outcomes for children and young people.

Our practice model is Signs of Safety, underpinned by restorative practice. We focus on building trusting relationships, recognising family strengths, and ensuring the voice of the child is at the centre of every assessment, plan and decision.

Our Children in Care Teams support children and young people who are subject to care orders, accommodated under Section 20, or preparing for independence and adulthood.

As a Social Worker within our Children in Care Service, you will:

Newly Qualified Social Workers (ASYE)

We recognise that your Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) is a critical stage in your career.

You'll have the time, support and guidance needed to build strong foundations for a successful social work career.

As a Level 1 Social Worker, you will manage a varied caseload while further developing your skills and knowledge. Working alongside experienced colleagues, you will build confidence in managing children's journeys through care and achieving permanence.

You will receive regular supervision, access to excellent learning opportunities and support to progress your career within Children's Services.

As an Experienced Social Worker, you will hold and manage more complex cases, using your professional expertise to deliver high-quality interventions and achieve positive outcomes for children in care.

You will also have opportunities to

We understand that social work is both challenging and rewarding, which is why we invest heavily in our people.

Alongside a supportive team environment, you will benefit from:

Salary and Benefits

£36,581 - £44,253 per annum plus a 7% Attraction and Retention Payment paid monthly

Further information can be found in our Rewards and Benefits brochure.

If you would like an informal discussion about these opportunities, please contact:

Michelle Hakes - North Hykeham

michelle.hakes@lincolnshire.gov.uk

joanne.stares@lincolnshire.gov.uk

Join an Outstanding Local Authority where children come first, practice matters, and social workers are supported to thrive.

PLEASE NOTE: It is imperative that your personal statement clearly states why you have applied, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role as set out in the Job Description (attached on LCC jobs Site) and what you feel you can bring to this role, the team and the wider County Council.

Please refer to our Job Information Pack here to support you in your application.

Please be advised that this position is subject to a criminal record check.

On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward. Please also note: once an application is submitted it is final and cannot be amended. If you withdraw your application, it cannot be reinstated and you will not be able to submit another application for that vacancy. If you have an issue with your submitted application, please contact recruitment@lincolnshire.gov.uk.

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.

We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary. 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. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.

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.

Our values – collaborative, adaptable, eco-conscious, supportive, and responsible – guide everything we do. We’re looking for candidates who share these values and bring them to life in their work, helping us build strong teams and make a real difference in the communities we serve.

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