Job summary
Looking for a role where every day brings a mix ofchallenge, teamwork, and laughter?Our Hospital Social Work Team at Lincoln County Hospital is on the lookout for aLevel 2 Social Workerto join us on a permanent, part-time basis.
Were a friendly, tight-knit team who believe thatsupporting each other is just as important assupportingthe people we work with.Whether its celebrating a colleagues success,sharing snacks in the office, or cheering each other on through a busy day, we make sure no one ever feels alone in the whirlwind of hospital life.
As part of the team, youll be:
- Working alongside health colleagues to plan safe, person-centred discharges
- Using your social work skills to navigate complex situations with compassion and creativity
- Contributing to a supportive, experienced team who genuinely have each others backs
In return, youll get:
- A welcoming environment where your ideas (and sense of humour) are valued
- Opportunities for professional development and plenty of peer support
- Regular moments of laughter, celebration, andyescake
Main duties of the job
As part of the wider Councils objectives, you will be responsible for providing statutory professional social work as part of a team supporting adults with differing needs to promote independent living and to draw on care and support when required. You will demonstrate through practice experience 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 on a varied and more complex case load. You will provide advice, support and mentoring 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 case load and demonstrate a multi-agency approach integrating your practice with colleagues across the health and care sector. Work may include travel outside the county.
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
20 October 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£26,454 to £28,945 a year 15% Attraction and Retention Payment until March 2026
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
F0067-25-0004
Job locations
Lincolnshire Hospitals Nhs Trust
Greetwell Road
Lincoln
LN2 5QY
Employer details
Employer name
Lincolnshire County Council
Address
Lincolnshire Hospitals Nhs Trust
Greetwell Road
Lincoln
LN2 5QY
Employer's website
https://jobs.lincolnshire.gov.uk/home.html (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Nikki Overton
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