Experienced Social Worker / Level 2 Social Worker 1160/3931

The Methodist Church in Britain; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15% Attraction and Retention Payment

Time off in lieu for weekend rota

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

Lincolnshire County Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join the Hospital Adult Care Team in Lincoln. You will undertake Care Act assessments, support planning, and safeguarding enquiries, while working with ward teams to enable safe discharges.

Role includes supervision of non-registered practitioners, mentoring students and ASYE social workers, and deputising for the Lead Practitioner. A current Social Work England registration and 2+ years post-qualification experience are

Qualifications

• Manage a varied and complex caseload under supervision
• Undertake Care Act assessments on complex cases
• Contribute to safeguarding enquiries and care planning
• Support safe and timely discharges with ward teams
• Mentor students and ASYE social workers

Responsibilities

• Supervise up to four non-registered social care practitioners
• Provide guidance and supervise students and newly qualified social workers
• Maintain case notes, write reports and give evidence in court when required

Skills

Complex caseload management

Strong communication

Relationship building

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Job description

A post in the Hospital Adult Care Team at Lincolnshire County Council, working with adults and families during hospital stays. The work centres on Care Act assessments, support planning, safeguarding enquiries and Mental Capacity Act decisions, alongside ward teams to support safe discharges. The role carries supervision of non-registered practitioners, mentoring of students and newly qualified social workers, and deputising for the Lead Practitioner, with a rota that includes weekends. Social Work England registration and at least two years' post-qualification experience are required.

What the job involves

• Manage a varied and complex caseload under supervision from the Team Manager or Advanced Practitioner, and be accountable for your professional practice
• Undertake Care Act 2014 needs assessments on more complex cases using a strengths-based approach
• Contribute to and undertake safeguarding enquiries in line with council policy
• Complete care and support planning and build value for money care packages within eligibility criteria
• Work alongside ward teams to support safe and timely discharges
• Support Mental Capacity Act and best interests decision-making
• Deputise for the Advanced Practitioner, including at multi-disciplinary meetings
• Supervise up to four non-registered social care practitioners, including allocation, checking work, targets, welfare and training needs
• Supervise or mentor students, act as Practice Educator where appropriate, and mentor newly qualified social workers on the ASYE
• Work with individuals, families and carers to support informed choices, and with partners across health and care
• Identify needs outside social care, such as health or housing, and offer information and advice
• Maintain case notes and records, write reports, and give evidence in court in care proceedings if required

What’s required

Qualifications

• Professionally qualified as a Social Worker

Registration & licences

• Current Social Work England registration

Experience

• At least 2 years post-qualification practice experience
• Or ASYE completed plus 3 years at a similar level in a non-qualified role in a complex health and social care setting

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
• Enjoys learning and developing skills

What’s offered

• 15% Attraction and Retention Payment, paid monthly, until March 2027 and subject to review
• Time off in lieu for weekend rota working
• Health benefits
• Retirement plan