Social Worker Level 2

Lincolnshire County Council; Greater Lincolnshire; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority council is seeking a dedicated Social Worker Level 2 to join their West Community Wellbeing Team, focusing on providing tailored support to adults and families. The role includes collaborating with health professionals and supervising Community Care Officers. Ideal candidates will demonstrate compassion, resilience, and a commitment to promoting independence and wellbeing in their interactions. This position offers hybrid working with opportunities for professional development within the community, ensuring the delivery of high-quality social care services.

Benefits

Outstanding supervision

Protected time for professional development

Access to learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to provide tailored support to adults and families.
• Experience in working within a community-based setting.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare.

Responsibilities

• Work with adults and families for tailored support and care planning.
• Champion independence and wellbeing.
• Collaborate with health professionals and community partners.
• Supervise up to 4 Community Care Officers.

Skills

Compassion

Resilience

Creativity

Collaboration

Person-centred support

Job description

Overview

Social Worker Level 2 – West Community Wellbeing Team

We’re looking for passionate, ambitious, and dedicated Social Workers to join our West Community Wellbeing Team. There are vacancies in the Lincoln North, Hykeham, Gainsborough and Lincoln South Teams. This is a chance to be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team that values expertise, celebrates achievements, and invests in growth to empower communities to live healthier, happier, and more independent lives.

What you’ll do

• Work closely with adults and families to provide tailored support and care planning in a strengths-based and person-centred way, recognizing community assets and strengths.
• Champion independence, dignity, and wellbeing in every interaction.
• Collaborate with health professionals, community partners, and colleagues to deliver joined-up services.
• Bring compassion, resilience, and creativity to complex situations.
• Help develop our workforce through supervision of up to 4 Community Care Officers.

Our Offer to You

At Lincolnshire County Council, our people are our greatest strength. We know that when you thrive, our communities thrive—and that’s why we’re committed to investing in you.

What you’ll gain

• Outstanding supervision to guide and support your practice
• Protected time dedicated to your continuous professional development
• Access to learning opportunities that keep you at the forefront of social work practice
• A culture that values creativity, collaboration, and professional excellence
• Your future, our commitment

Professional development

We’re especially proud to support our practitioners in achieving additional qualifications such as:

• Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP)
• Practice Educator

This means you’ll not only grow in your current role but also have clear pathways to advance your career and broaden your impact.

Location and travel

This role is based in the community, so it’s essential that you have the means to travel when required. Hybrid working will be a feature of this role with a nominated contractual work base; you will be required to commute to this base when necessary. Working arrangements will be discussed as part of the appointment process.

Additional information

A full person specification is available in the job description on the Lincolnshire County Council Job site. 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. Please note: this position may be subject to a criminal record check. A Smart Working Employer; fluency duty (per Immigration Act 2016) requires the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English.

What’s next

If you would like an open and informal discussion regarding this role, please contact Gemma Bartlett at [e-mail]. Closing date: 18/01/2026. Please state your preferred location on your application. Early applications are advised as they will be reviewed promptly.

Equality, diversity and safeguarding

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.