Experienced Social Worker / Level 2 Social Worker

The Methodist Church in Britain; Wollaton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attraction payment 15%

Time off in lieu

Formal training and supervision

Career development support

Work-life balance and wellbeing

Job summary

Lincolnshire County Council is seeking an experienced social worker to join the Hospital Adult Care Team at Lincoln County Hospital, working with NLAG hospital colleagues. The role covers Care Act assessments, safe discharge planning, safeguarding, and MCA best-interests decisions, with mentoring for students and staff.

Weekend rota with time off in lieu and deputising duties are notable features. Registration with Social Work England and at least two years' post-qualification experience are

Qualifications

• Registered with Social Work England
• Two years post-qualification experience
• Criminal record check may apply

Responsibilities

• Complete Care Act assessments and support planning
• Work with ward teams to support safe and timely discharges
• Support people to identify strengths and maintain independence
• Lead or contribute to safeguarding enquiries
• Support Mental Capacity Act and best-interests decisions
• Work closely with families, carers and partner agencies
• Manage a varied and complex caseload
• Support and mentor colleagues
• Help develop students and newly qualified social workers
• Deputise for the Lead Practitioner when required

Skills

Complexity & risk

Strengths-based practice

Communication

Fluent English

Job description

Lincolnshire County Council seeks an experienced social worker for its Hospital Adult Care Team at Lincoln County Hospital, working alongside NLAG hospital colleagues. Work covers Care Act assessments, safe discharge planning, safeguarding enquiries and Mental Capacity Act best-interests decisions, plus mentoring students and colleagues. The post stands out for its weekend rota with time off in lieu and for deputising for the Lead Practitioner. Social Work England registration and at least two years' post-qualification experience are needed.

What the job involves

• Complete Care Act assessments and support planning
• Work with ward teams to support safe and timely discharges
• Support people to identify strengths and maintain independence
• Lead or contribute to safeguarding enquiries
• Support Mental Capacity Act and best-interests decision-making
• Work closely with families, carers and partner agencies
• Manage a varied and complex caseload
• Support and mentor colleagues
• Help develop students and newly qualified social workers
• Deputise for the Lead Practitioner when required

What’s required

Registration & licences

• Registered with Social Work England

Experience

• Experienced practitioner with at least two years' post-qualification experience

Skills & knowledge

• Confident working with complexity, risk and uncertainty
• Passionate about strengths-based practice
• Strong communicator who builds positive relationships with people, families and professionals
• Speaks at ease and gives advice in accurate spoken English (fluency duty)

Checks & eligibility

• Criminal record check (may apply)

Other

• Enjoys learning and developing their skills
• Good connectivity for remote working

What’s offered

• 15% Attraction and Retention Payment paid monthly, in place until March 2027 and subject to review
• Time off in lieu for weekend rota working
• Formal training, supervision, mentoring, coaching and shadowing
• Support to develop careers, such as Practice Educator or AMHP training
• Package covering work-life balance, health and wellbeing, financial security and career growth, detailed in the brochure