Social Worker Level 1 Community Wellbeing Louth Market Rasen 3967
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Lincolnshire County Council Social Worker Level 1 Community Wellbeing Louth Market Rasen 3967
The closing date is 22 November 2026
Job summary
Are you ready to take the next step in your social work career?
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Social Worker Level 1 to join our supportive and forward-thinking Boston and Skegness Community Wellbeing Team. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of adults and families while developing your professional skills within a team that values and invests in its staff.
Why Join Lincolnshire County Council
At Lincolnshire County Council, we recognise that our people are our greatest asset. We are committed to providing excellent support, professional development and career progression opportunities.
Alongside a competitive salary of £36,581 - £40,444, we offer
Excellent supervision and protected CPD time.
Access to learning and development opportunities.
Support to undertake further qualifications, including AMHP and Practice Educator training.
Generous Local Government Pension Scheme.
Comprehensive employee benefits, discounts and Cycle to Work scheme.
Flexible working arrangements.
Generous annual leave entitlement, with the option to purchase additional leave.
Opportunities for career progression.
Main duties of the job
As part of our Community Wellbeing Team, you will
Work alongside adults and families to provide strengths-based, person-centred support and care planning.
Promote independence, dignity and wellbeing in every interaction.
Build on community strengths and local assets to achieve positive outcomes.
Collaborate with health professionals, community partners and colleagues to deliver joined-up services.
About us
Lincolnshire County Council, is one of the largest employers in the county. We are an organisation that embraces diversity, innovation and progress. We value our people and want to ensure that we can support you in joining and growing with us.
We will view you as an integral member of our community and recognise that your well-being is paramount. To show our appreciation, weve crafted a competitive package designed to not only acknowledge your hard work but also foster a healthy work-life balance.
From health benefits and retirement plans, we strive to provide a package that supports well-being and financial stability and that meets the diverse needs of our workforce.
We want everyone who works with us to feel included and celebrate their uniqueness. We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity, eliminating unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation, and promoting good relations for both employee and for the people of Lincolnshire.
People often say every day is a learning day and at LCC a culture of learning is something we really believe in. We recognise the importance of supporting your learning and development and can offer a variety of different learning opportunities depending on what is right for you and the organisation. This could be through your everyday tasks, through hands-on experience, structured programs, formal qualifications, coaching, or informal learning opportunities.
Details
Date posted
27 October 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£36,580 to £40,444 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working
Reference number
F0067-260005210033967
Job locations
3rd Floor, Lancaster House
36 Orchard Street
Lincoln
Lincolnshire
LN1 1XX
United Kingdom
Lincolnshire County Council
Keily House
Gresley Road
LOUTH
Lincolnshire
LN11 8FG
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
As part of the wider Councils objectives, you will be responsible for providing statutory professional social care work as part of a team supporting adults with differing needs to promote independent living and to draw on care and support if required. You will demonstrate a commitment to strengths-based practice and skills in supporting people to identify and build support networks to achieve their identified outcomes ensuring people are as safe as possible and adult safeguarding concerns are addressed promptly. You will be responsible for assessment, care and support planning, implementing and reviewing packages of care and support. You will provide advice and support to other Adult Care practitioners in relation to their cases. You will be expected to work with autonomy, to know and understand the local community and embed yourself within place-based services. You will manage a caseload and demonstrate a multi-agency approach integrating your practice with colleagues across the health and care sector. Work may include travel outside the county.
1.
Manage a caseload with supervision and advice from the Level 2 Social Worker or Advanced Practitioner at a level of complexity appropriate to the post holder's stage of professional development and capability and be accountable for your professional practice.
2.
Undertake needs assessments in line with the Care Act 2014 to identify care and support needs adopting and promoting a strengths-based approach to identifying, outcomes people want to achieve, opportunities for independence and identify solutions.
3.
Work with specialist Safeguarding colleagues to contribute to and undertake safeguarding enquiries which put the person and the outcomes they want to achieve at the centre of safeguarding practice in line with LCC Safeguarding policies and procedures.
4.
Identify non eligible and non-social care needs such as health care or housing and offer information and advice and work with partners to address wider needs.
5.
Construct value for money care packages in collaboration with individuals, carers and contributing agencies in accordance with eligibility criteria and ensuring that risk is minimised and quality of life improved/maintained.
6.
Work with individuals, families, carers and communities to help them make informed choices and decisions, enabling them to clarify and express their needs and contribute to service planning.
7.
Meet identified needs through informal support and/or through resources and assets available in the public, private and voluntary sectors.
8.
Research resources and services available for people in need or at risk, identifying and reporting any gaps in service provision.
9.
Operate within the delegated budget support mechanisms as they are developed.
10.
Maintain and update cases notes and other records, write reports as required; if required, give evidence in court in relation to care proceedings.
11.
Work within and act in accordance with Lincolnshire County Council Adult Care policies and procedures including Lincolnshire's Safeguarding policies and procedures.
12.
The post holder may be expected to concentrate on specific areas of work arising from organisational need.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As part of the wider Councils objectives, you will be responsible for providing statutory professional social care work as part of a team supporting adults with differing needs to promote independent living and to draw on care and support if required. You will demonstrate a commitment to strengths-based practice and skills in supporting people to identify and build support networks to achieve their identified outcomes ensuring people are as safe as possible and adult safeguarding concerns are addressed promptly. You will be responsible for assessment, care and support planning, implementing and reviewing packages of care and support. You will provide advice and support to other Adult Care practitioners in relation to their cases. You will be expected to work with autonomy, to know and understand the local community and embed yourself within place-based services. You will manage a caseload and demonstrate a multi-agency approach integrating your practice with colleagues across the health and care sector. Work may include travel outside the county.
1.
Manage a caseload with supervision and advice from the Level 2 Social Worker or Advanced Practitioner at a level of complexity appropriate to the post holder's stage of professional development and capability and be accountable for your professional practice.
2.
Undertake needs assessments in line with the Care Act 2014 to identify care and support needs adopting and promoting a strengths-based approach to identifying, outcomes people want to achieve, opportunities for independence and identify solutions.
3.
Work with specialist Safeguarding colleagues to contribute to and undertake safeguarding enquiries which put the person and the outcomes they want to achieve at the centre of safeguarding practice in line with LCC Safeguarding policies and procedures.
4.
Identify non eligible and non-social care needs such as health care or housing and offer information and advice and work with partners to address wider needs.
5.
Construct value for money care packages in collaboration with individuals, carers and contributing agencies in accordance with eligibility criteria and ensuring that risk is minimised and quality of life improved/maintained.
6.
Work with individuals, families, carers and communities to help them make informed choices and decisions, enabling them to clarify and express their needs and contribute to service planning.
7.
Meet identified needs through informal support and/or through resources and assets available in the public, private and voluntary sectors.
8.
Research resources and services available for people in need or at risk, identifying and reporting any gaps in service provision.
9.
Operate within the delegated budget support mechanisms as they are developed.
10.
Maintain and update cases notes and other records, write reports as required; if required, give evidence in court in relation to care proceedings.
11.
Work within and act in accordance with Lincolnshire County Council Adult Care policies and procedures including Lincolnshire's Safeguarding policies and procedures.
12.
The post holder may be expected to concentrate on specific areas of work arising from organisational need.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional qualification as a Social Worker.
- Current SWE Social Work Registration.
- Demonstrable commitment to continuous professional development.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation underpinning statutory Adult Care Practice.
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional qualification as a Social Worker.
- Current SWE Social Work Registration.
- Demonstrable commitment to continuous professional development.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation underpinning statutory Adult Care Practice.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Lincolnshire County Council
Address
3rd Floor, Lancaster House
36 Orchard Street
Lincoln
Lincolnshire
LN1 1XX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://jobs.lincolnshire.gov.uk/home.html (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Lincolnshire County Council
Address
3rd Floor, Lancaster House
36 Orchard Street
Lincoln
Lincolnshire
LN1 1XX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://jobs.lincolnshire.gov.uk/home.html (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Laura Orton
Details
Date posted
27 October 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£36,580 to £40,444 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working
Reference number
F0067-260005210033967
Job locations
3rd Floor, Lancaster House
36 Orchard Street
Lincoln
Lincolnshire
LN1 1XX
United Kingdom
Lincolnshire County Council
Keily House
Gresley Road
LOUTH
Lincolnshire
LN11 8FG
United Kingdom
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