Job summary
We are on the hunt for anAdvanced Practitionerwho can juggle high-level casework,lead reflective supervision, and provide expert guidance to our dynamic team.Youll be the go-to person for complex safeguarding decisions, legal frameworks, and multi-agency coordination.Plus, youll get to play a key role in shaping services, mentoring students, and even championing specialist areas like Section 117 aftercare.
You will be:
- Joining aclose-knit, supportive teamthats as passionate about social work as you are.
- Gainingthe opportunity tocoach, mentor, and inspirewhether its newly qualified social workers, students, or colleagues in need of a second opinion.
- Taking on a leadership roleyoull influence practice, represent the team in key meetings, and step up in the absence of the Lead Practitioner.
- Experiencing variety! From hospital wards to prisons, community settings, and everything in between, youll be making a difference in diverse environments.
- Enjoying thesatisfactionofmaking complex situations manageableandsupportingadults to achieve the best outcomes.
Main duties of the job
Work independently to hold and manage a varied and complex caseload with supervision and advice from the Lead Practitioner at a level of complexity appropriate to the post holder's experience, and professional capability and be accountable for their professional practice.
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.
Please refer to the job description for the full main duties.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role is responsible for providing statutory professional social work across the above teams supporting adults with care and support needs.
An Advanced Practitioner (AP) will hold the most complex cases referred to Adult Services. Given the expertise this role requires the post holder will be an experienced social worker who has been qualified for at least four years, and who has undertaken continuing professional development.
Please refer to the job description for further details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role is responsible for providing statutory professional social work across the above teams supporting adults with care and support needs.
An Advanced Practitioner (AP) will hold the most complex cases referred to Adult Services. Given the expertise this role requires the post holder will be an experienced social worker who has been qualified for at least four years, and who has undertaken continuing professional development.
Please refer to the job description for further details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised qualification in Social Work (Degree, PGDip or MA/MSc), Nursing or Occupational Therapy.
- Registered with Social Work England, HCPC or NMC and ensure that registration is maintained and renewed appropriately.
- Post qualifying Practice Educator Level 1 and/or 2 or other post qualifying specialist award, or commitment to learn within 6 months.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and statutory frameworks for the support and provision of adult care.
- Please refer to the job description for more details.
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised qualification in Social Work (Degree, PGDip or MA/MSc), Nursing or Occupational Therapy.
- Registered with Social Work England, HCPC or NMC and ensure that registration is maintained and renewed appropriately.
- Post qualifying Practice Educator Level 1 and/or 2 or other post qualifying specialist award, or commitment to learn within 6 months.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and statutory frameworks for the support and provision of adult care.
- Please refer to the job description for more details.
Desirable
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
