Qualified Practitioner Level 2

Lincolnshire County Council; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the United Kingdom seeks a Qualified Practitioner to join their Preparation for Adulthood Team. The role focuses on assisting young people in their transition to adulthood, collaborating with schools and health partners. Applicants should hold a relevant Nursing or Social Work qualification along with safeguarding expertise. The position offers a supportive environment, ongoing training, and a generous benefits package including a Local Government Pension scheme and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Access to Local Government Pension scheme

Comprehensive benefits package

Mandatory and specialist training

Flexible working policies

Career progression opportunities

Generous annual leave entitlement

Qualifications

• Hold a current registration with the NMC or Social Work England.
• Demonstrate knowledge of relevant Adult Care legislation.
• Experience of working collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Support young people transitioning to adulthood.
• Work alongside local schools and relevant health partners.
• Attend EHC reviews and provide information to families.

Skills

Nursing or Social Work qualification

Commitment to professional development

Knowledge of legislation in Adult Care Practice

Up-to-date safeguarding knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Experience working autonomously

Education

DIPSW, CQSW, CETSW, CSS or BA/BSc in Social Work

Job description

We are delighted to offer this recruitment opportunity for a Qualified Practitioner position within the Preparation for Adulthood Team. The post is full time and a permanent position.

About the Role

The Preparation for Adulthood Team operates county wide within Adult Care and Community Wellbeing and their main priority is to support effective transition for eligible young people moving from Children’s to Adult Services.

The team’s priority is supporting young people to make informed choices about their future and assisting them to achieve the best outcomes during transition and as they enter adulthood.

Working in partnership with Children’s Services and relevant care and health partners, each staff member works alongside local schools, attending Education Health and Care (EHC) reviews and providing information and support to young people, their families/carers and to our colleagues in educational establishments.

About the Team

The team is small, friendly and supportive. Consisting of Qualified Practitioners, Social Workers, Nurses and Community Care Officers, they work together to achieve the best outcomes for the young people they support.

Our diverse and welcoming team support each other daily, meet collectively on a weekly basis to catch up about workloads, have a chat and catch up with each other. Our monthly get-togethers are face‑to‑face and allow us to brush up on best practice, caseloads, information sharing and give feedback around what is working well for us.

About you

We are proud of our teams and the service we provide; it is important that we recruit the right person for the role. The successful candidate will need the following skills and qualities.

• Hold a Nursing or Social Work qualification (DIPSW, CQSW, CETSW, CSS or BA/Bsc / Social Work) and current registration with the NMC or Social Work England.
• Demonstrate commitment to continuous professional development and ability to work as part of a team, learning from and contributing to the development of others.
• Show sound knowledge of relevant legislation underpinning statutory Adult Care Practice.
• Have up‑to‑date safeguarding knowledge and fully familiar with responsibilities.
• Demonstrate values that promote wellbeing, challenge oppression and discrimination and empower people to live well.
• Be a dynamic and flexible individual with excellent communication skills.
• Have experience working autonomously as well as being part of your own and a wider multidisciplinary team.
• Work with positivity and use problem‑solving skills to help embed new ways of working and represent the organisation as a professional.
• Have an enquiring mind and be passionate about promoting the wellbeing of the people who access our service and safeguarding adults at risk.

About our offer

It is important that you feel appreciated and supported. Our staff are our most valuable asset. We provide planned and informal 1:1 meetings as well as regular team meetings and virtual catch‑ups. We will support you with an induction programme and ongoing training.

Along with a competitive salary we are offering:

• A great working environment
• Access to Local Government Pension scheme (contribution rate of approx. 24%)
• Comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes and cycle to work
• Mandatory and specialist training
• Staff wellbeing initiatives
• Flexible working policies
• Career progression opportunities
• A generous annual leave entitlement plus the option to buy more

If you would like an open and informal discussion about this role then please contact Kendra Potts via email [e-mail].

Closing date: 25/01/26.

PLEASE NOTE: It is imperative that your covering letter/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 may be subject to a criminal record check.

All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.

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.

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.