Social Care Officer X 4

North Lincolnshire Council; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Pension Scheme

Annual Leave

Staff Discounts

Health Plan

Cycle Scheme

Staff Parking

On-site facilities

Professional development

Flexible working

Job summary

North Lincolnshire Council is seeking dedicated Social Workers to join our Adult Social Care team. You will carry a caseload, perform person-centred assessments and care plans to promote independence, and collaborate with internal and external colleagues.

The role requires autonomy, strong problem-solving, and excellent communication and IT skills. You will travel across North Lincolnshire to provide high-quality support in line with statutory responsibilities, with opportunities for

Qualifications

• Relevant social work qualification and registration.
• Ability to work autonomously and under pressure.
• Strong communication and IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of adults with care and support needs.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams to deliver high-quality services.
• Travel across North Lincolnshire to support residents.
• Prepare person-centred assessments and care plans.

Skills

Communication

IT literacy

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Social Work degree

RSW registration

Job description

At North Lincolnshire Council, we believe in putting people first. We are passionately committed to supporting people to remain independent and live the life they choose. This commitment has recently been recognised with North Lincolnshire Council named Local Authority of the Year at the 2026 MJ awards – one of the highest honours in local government. Judges praised the councils ‘unwavering focus on delivering real outcomes for residents, underpinned by strong, visible and values driven leadership’

We prioritise safeguarding the most vulnerable and ensuring people are safe, well, and connected within their communities. Our Adult Social Care services are high performing and nationally recognised and we are continuing to grow and develop our workforce to achieve the best possible outcomes for local people.

We work with adults aged 18 and over, including people living with mental ill health, learning disabilities, neurodiversity, physical disabilities, and older adults, providing support tailored to their individual needs and circumstances. This means that our work is not only incredibly rewarding but varied and changeable. The positions are full time working over 5 days a week.

You will be a strong team player, resilient and solution focused, with a proactive approach to work as part of a busy Social Work Team. You will provide person centred, strength based assessments and care plans that focus on maintaining independence. You will need to be able to work autonomously and demonstrate excellent problem solving skills. You will need to have effective communication and organisational skills, as well as skills in negotiation, the use of IT systems, and the ability to work under pressure.

Key responsibilities include managing a caseload of people who have care and support needs. You will work collaboratively with other teams, both internal and external, to ensure a good-quality service that is in line with our statutory responsibilities and established good working relationships. You will also be able to travel throughout North Lincolnshire independently as we cover all the North Lincolnshire area

View our ‘Day in the Life’ videos to hear from staff who are currently undertaking the roles in Adult Social Care.

Why join North Lincolnshire Council?

We offer a supportive working environment alongside a great range of benefits including:

• Competitive Salary
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
• Minimum 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays with the option to purchase additional annual leave via pre-tax and NI salary sacrifice
• Pluxee Staff Discount Scheme, offering savings on shopping, travel and more
• BHSF Health Cash Plan to support your health and wellbeing
• Cycle Benefit Scheme and Tusker Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Free Staff Parking Permits
• Access to on-site facilities, including free tea and coffee
• Career Development Opportunities and continuous professional development
• Flexible and Agile working
• A comprehensive induction and high standard of professional supervision
• A high quality of life with a lower cost of living, making it an affordable and accessible place to live and work

North Lincolnshire is a rural county with picturesque villages and within easy reach of the Northeast and the East Midlands. The motorway network enables easy access to major cities. Comprehensive information regarding what North Lincolnshire has to offer is available at North Lincolnshire Council

Please see attached job description and employee specification which you should refer to when completing your application to demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.