Senior Social Worker & Advanced Practitioner Mentor

Lincolnshire pa.; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Discount schemes

Cycle to work

Flexible working policies

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Lincolnshire County Council is recruiting experienced Social Workers to join our Children's Social Work teams in East Lindsey, West Lindsey and Lincoln.

As an Advanced Practitioner you will handle complex cases, manage high risk plans, undertake court work, and mentor less experienced colleagues. There are development opportunities including Practice Educator roles and management progression. We offer a competitive package with benefits and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Advanced Practitioner role within Children's Social Work handling complex cases, high risk plans and court work.
• Mentoring, coaching and practice expertise support for less experienced team members.
• Opportunity to progress to management and to become a Practice Educator for Social Work students.

Responsibilities

• Work with the most complex situations, manage high risk plans and undertake court work including specialist assessments.
• Provide mentoring and coaching to other team members and support their professional development.
• Contribute to bridging the gap programme and potential progression into a management role.

Job description

Lincolnshire County Council is recruiting experienced Social Workers to join our Children's Social Work teams in East Lindsey, West Lindsey and Lincoln.

As an Advanced Practitioner you will handle complex cases, manage high risk plans, undertake court work, and mentor less experienced colleagues. There are development opportunities including Practice Educator roles and management progression. We offer a competitive package with benefits and a supportive work environment.