Social Worker - Level 1/Newly Qualified

Lincolnshire County Council; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincolnshire County Council's Hospital Social Work Team at Lincoln County Hospital is looking for a Level 1 Social Worker to join a busy, supportive hospital environment. The role offers 37 hours per week on a permanent basis, with opportunities to work across multiple sites in Northern Lincolnshire and Goole hospitals.

You will develop skills in safeguarding, care act assessments and discharge planning, supported by experienced colleagues, with regular supervision and a strong team culture

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload with supervision, developing your professional confidence and autonomy
• Undertake Care Act 2014 assessments, care and support planning, and reviews
• Work collaboratively with individuals, families, carers and professionals to identify strengths
• Contribute to safeguarding enquiries, ensuring the person’s voice and desired outcomes remain central
• Work closely with health colleagues to support safe and timely hospital discharges
• Identify wider needs such as housing, health or community support and work with partners to address them
• Promote strengths-based practice and support people to build and maintain support networks

Job description

Job Introduction

Hospital Social Work Team, Lincoln County Hospital

1 vacancy available:

• 1 x Full Time (37 hours per week)
  Permanent Position

Are you ready to start or continue your social work career in a fast-paced, supportive hospital team?

We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated Level 1 Social Worker to join our Hospital Social Work Team based at Lincoln County Hospital. Our team also supports patients across Northern Lincolnshire and Goole hospitals, including Grimsby, Scunthorpe, Hull and Goole, working closely with health colleagues to ensure safe, person-centred discharges.

This is an exciting opportunity for newly qualified or early career social workers to develop their skills in a dynamic environment while being supported by an experienced and welcoming team.

Our team prides itself on being supportive, collaborative and positive. We believe celebrating achievements is just as important as supporting the people we work with. Whether it's sharing a success, learning from each other, our team culture helps us thrive in a busy hospital environment.

Why Hospital Social Work?

Hospital social work offers a unique and rewarding start to your social work career. Every day brings new challenges, learning opportunities, and the chance to make a real difference at critical moments in people’s lives.

Working in a hospital setting means you'll develop strong skills in assessment, decision-making, and partnership working while supporting people and their families during times of change or uncertainty. You'll work closely with doctors, nurses, therapists and community services, gaining valuable experience of multi-disciplinary working and seeing the immediate impact of your interventions.

For newly qualified and early career social workers, hospital social work provides:

• Fast-paced learning with a wide variety of cases and experiences
• Opportunities to develop strong Care Act practice and strengths-based assessments
• Daily collaboration with health colleagues
• The chance to support safe and person-centred hospital discharges, helping people regain independence and return home or move to the right support at the right time
• Exposure to safeguarding, capacity, risk management, and complex decision-making in a supportive environment

You won't be doing this alone. Our team is committed to supporting each other through shared learning, regular supervision, and a culture where questions and curiosity are welcomed.

Hospital social work is challenging, rewarding, and incredibly varied, making it a fantastic place to build confidence, develop your professional identity, and grow your career.

About the Role

As a Level 1 Social Worker, you will:

• Manage a caseload with appropriate supervision, developing your professional confidence and autonomy
• Undertake Care Act 2014 assessments, care and support planning, and reviewsWork collaboratively with individuals, families, carers and professionals to identify strengths and promote independence
• Contribute to safeguarding enquiries, ensuring the person’s voice and desired outcomes remain central
• Work closely with health colleagues to support safe and timely hospital discharges
• Identify wider needs such as housing, health or community support and work with partners to address them
• Promote strengths-based practice and support people to build and maintain support networks

You will be supported by experienced practitioners and leaders, with opportunities to develop your practice, confidence and career progression within Adult Care.

Our Working Pattern

Our standard working hours are:

• Monday - Thursday: 8:45am - 5:15pm
• Friday: 8:45am - 4:45pm

Our service also operates a weekend and Bank Holiday working rota, currently one weekend in five.

• Weekend hours: 8:30am - 4:30pm

When you work a weekend, you will receive a day off during the week, helping to maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Closing date: 20th Sept 2026.

Interviews: TBC.

Join us and become part of a team that works hard, cares deeply, and celebrates success together.

At Lincolnshire County Council, we believe our people are at the heart of everything we do. That's why we offer a rewarding package designed to support your work-life balance, health and wellbeing, financial security, and career growth. Find out more about our offer to you in the attached brochure.

Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.