Social Worker

Lincolnshire County Council

Bracebridge

On-site

GBP 30,000 - 40,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Discount schemes

Cycle to work

Flexible working

Career progression

Annual leave buy option

Relocation package

Job summary

Lincolnshire County Council is seeking a Level 2 Social Worker to manage a varied caseload, assess needs, devise care and pathway plans, and lead on more complex cases to ensure consistent support for children and families. You will mentor junior staff and supervise social work students on placement within a committed team.

You will work in a supportive environment with Ofsted-rated Outstanding practice, using Signs of Safety and restorative approaches, and engaging families to develop durable

Qualifications

Manage a range of social care cases including assessment, planning and review of care and pathway plans.
Lead on more complex cases from start to finish with consistency for children and families.
Mentor less experienced staff and supervise students on placement.

Responsibilities

Assess social care needs and develop effective support plans.
Provide advocacy and direct work with children, young people and families.
Collaborate with partners and stakeholders to secure outcomes.

Skills

Case management

Student supervision

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

Registered Social Worker

Job description

Are you an experienced Social Worker passionate about advocating for others? Do you believe that \"Putting Children First\" is the key to successful outcomes for children and families? If you can answer yes to both questions, then Lincolnshire County Council may just be the place you belong.

Childrens Social Work at Lincolnshire County Council

Our Childrens Social Work teams are amongst the absolute best in the country. We have an overall Outstanding rating from Ofsted and in our recent inspection in April 2023 we are very proud to have maintained this judgement. But... we are not about to let up on our progress and development. As an organisation we are extremely proud of the work our teams undertake and this pride shines through from every member of the teams too. Our practice model is Signs of Safety and this is underpinned by a firm commitment to restorative practice, working in a way where the strengths of the family and their network are honoured and families are supported to develop their own solutions. Most importantly, we believe the voice of the child should be at the very heart of every plan.

About the Role of a Level 2 Social Worker

As a Level 2 in our teams, you'll use your skills, knowledge and experience to manage a range of cases, you will be responsible for assessing social care needs, support planning and reviewing Care and Pathway Plans and packages of care. You will use your specialist knowledge and experience to manage a range of more complex cases, leading on these from start to finish meaning children and families have consistency of Social Worker. You'll have the rewarding opportunity of working directly with children, young people and their families along with other stakeholders and partners to build a brighter future for the children and families of Lincolnshire. The children and families that we work with face a range of challenges, and if you join our Children in Care team, your caseload will be extremely varied, allowing you the opportunity and experience to grow as a practitioner and develop your skills and confidence, whilst having the opportunity to build long term professional relationships with the children and their families.

There will also be the opportunity within the role to mentor less experienced staff and to support and take the lead with students on placement in the teams. To learn more about our teams take a look at the attached Social Care Brochure.

About Our Offer

We know that being a Social Worker can be challenging and often emotional, but we also know, from experience that it's a very rewarding career. This is why you will be surrounded by a supportive, caring and compassionate team. You will receive monthly formal professional and case supervision, and take part in bi-monthly group learning and team meetings. Our managers are always on hand, and our practitioners say that the informal, ad hoc supervision they receive, plus the support they get from colleagues to test out their thinking, is absolutely invaluable. Your continued professional development will be as important to us as it is to you, and your learning and development will remain in focus, not just during your annual appraisal. Our offer of complimentary access to the Research in Practice online platform further demonstrates this. Alongside our excellent in-house training offer, you will also have the opportunity to complete Practice Educator training which will enable you to fulfil the role of Practice Educator for the social work students on placement.

In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

Along with a competitive salary + 7% attraction and retention payment paid monthly we also offer;