Experienced Children's Services Social Workers

Lincolnshire County Council; Grantham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Discount schemes

Cycle to work

Flexible working

Relocation package

Annual leave

Job summary

Lincolnshire County Council is seeking an Experienced Social Worker to join our Children’s Social Work teams rated Outstanding by Ofsted. You will assess needs, plan and review complex care packages, ensuring the voice of the child is central to every plan.

You will benefit from strong supervision, monthly learning sessions, funded PQ modules, and opportunities for career progression. A relocation package and generous leave are also available.

Qualifications

• Registered Social Worker with current registration
• Experience in safeguarding and child protection
• Ability to mentor staff and student placements
• Understanding of Signs of Safety approach

Responsibilities

• Assess social care needs and plan reviews for complex cases
• Lead on care packages from start to finish for children and families
• Provide supervision and support to less experienced staff and students
• Engage with carers to ensure the voice of the child is central

Skills

Social Work

Mentoring

Signs of Safety

Restorative Practice

Job description

Job Title: Experienced Social Worker

Working Pattern: 37 hours per week

Salary:£40,044 - £44,253 + 15% attraction and retention payment paid monthly

Location: East Lindsey, Lincoln, South Holland, South Kesteven

Closing Date: Sunday 4th October 2026

Interviews: Wednesday 14th October 2026

Passionate Social Workers Required across Lincolnshire

Are you an experienced Social Worker passionate about advocating for others? Do you believe that “Putting Children First” is the key to successful outcomes for children and families? If you can answer yes to both questions, then Lincolnshire County Council may just be the place you belong.

Childrens Social Work at Lincolnshire County Council

Our Childrens Social Work teams are amongst the absolute best in the country. We have an overall Outstanding rating from Ofsted and in our recent inspection in April 2023 we are very proud to have maintained this judgement. But... we are not about to let up on our progress and development. As an organisation we are extremely proud of the work our teams undertake and this pride shines through from every member of the teams too.

Our practice model is Signs of Safety and this is underpinned by a firm commitment to restorative practice, working in a way where the strengths of the family and their network are honour and families are supported to develop their own solutions. Most importantly, we believe the voice of the child should be at the very heart of every plan.

About the Role of a Level 2 Social Worker

As a Level 2 Social Worker you will be responsible for assessing social care needs, support planning and reviewing packages of care. You'll use your specialist knowledge and experience to manage a range of more complex cases, leading on these from start to finish meaning children and families have consistency of Social Worker.

There will also be the opportunity within the role to mentor less experienced staff and to support and take the lead with students on placement in the teams.

To learn more about our teams take a look at the attached Social Care Brochure.

About Our Offer

We know that being a Social Worker can be challenging and often emotional, but we also know, from experience that it’s a very rewarding career. This is why you will be surrounded by a supportive, caring and compassionate team.

You will receive monthly formal professional and case supervision, and take part in monthly group learning and team meetings with an annual team development day too. Our managers are always on hand, and our practitioners say that the informal, ad hoc supervision they receive, plus the support they get from colleagues to test out their thinking, is absolutely invaluable.

Your continued professional development will be as important to us as it is to you, and your learning and development will remain in focus, not just during your annual appraisal. Our offer of complimentary access to the Research in Practice online platform further demonstrates this. Alongside our excellent in-house training offer, you will also have the opportunity to complete fully funded PQ modules including Practice Educator training which will enable you to fulfil the role of Practice Educator for the social work students on placement.

Along with a competitive salary of £40,044 - £44,253 + 7% attraction and retention payment paid monthly we also offer;

• A Contributory pension.
• Comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes and cycle to work.
• Flexible working policies.
• Career progression opportunities..
• A generous annual leave entitlement plus the option to buy more
• A re-location package (see details attached)

Further details can be found in our rewards and benefits brochure attached.

What Next

A relocation package may be considered for the successful candidate. More details relating to our Relocation Policy can be found here.

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