Social Worker - Level 2

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for a role where every day brings a mix ofchallenge, teamwork, and laughter?Our Hospital Social Work Team at Pilgrim Hospital, Boston is looking for aLevel 2 Social Workerto join us on a permanent, full-time basis.

Were a friendly, tight-knit team who believe thatsupporting each other is just as important assupporting the people we work with. Whether its celebrating a colleagues success,sharing snacks in the office, or helping each other through a busy day, we make sure that everyone feelssupported.

As part of the team, you'll be-

• Working alongside health colleagues to plan safe, person-centred discharges
• Using your social work skills to navigate complex situations withcompassionand creativity
• Contributing to asupportive, experienced team who genuinely have each others backs

In return, you'll 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, and yes, cake

About You

Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives, and looking for an opportunity to develop your skills and experience? We are looking for someone who wants to use their skills and knowledge in a more creative and innovative way.

You will be an experienced and motivated social worker who is a team player and can offer support and supervision to colleagues as well as carrying a caseload of more complex cases .Our ethos is to ensure our customers are able to live independent lives and for those that need support, the right support package, in the right place, at the right time.

As a Social Worker you must hold a professional Social Work qualification e.g. DIPSW, CQSW, CETSW, CSS or BA Social Work and ensure that registration with Social Work England is up to date.

We are looking for someone who wants to use their skills and knowledge in a more creative and innovative way. If this sounds like you, then you may be just the person we are looking for and we would love to hear from you.

About our Offer

We work alongside other health professionals, using a strengths-based approach, to enable our customers to return home and live as independently as possible.

This is an exciting time to be joining the Hospital Service as we take steps to create an integrated approach to discharges. No two days are the same in this role and the rewards of undertaking this role are limitless.

There has never been a better time to join our team and participate in growing our service to be innovative, creative and providing high-quality support to people when they need it most.

Our practitioners receive excellent supervision, access to learning and development opportunities and protected time to support continuous professional development.

Lincolnshire County Council is particularly committed to supporting staff access additional qualifications such as AMHP and Practice Educator.

If you're a qualified Social Worker who thrives in a fast-paced hospital setting but still loves to have fun at work, wed love to hear from you!

Along with a competitive salary we are offering:

• Green book Local Government terms and conditions
• Access to Local Government Pension scheme (contribution rate of approx. 24%)
• Comprehensive benefits package including salary sacrifice for cars, cycles, plus excellent discount schemes
• 37 hour working week (as full time) including flexible and hybrid working
• A generous leave entitlement with a minimum of 28 days plus bank holidays and the option to buy more
• Free financial wellbeing advice

Further details can be found here:Rewards and benefits Lincolnshire County Council

Come join a team that works hard, cares deeply, and celebrates often!

For an open and informal chat, please contact Tracy Hedley on tracy.hedley@lincolnshire.gov.uk

Closing date: 08/02/2026.

Interviews week commencing 16/02/2026.

Please note: It is imperative that your covering letter/personal statement clearly states why you have applied, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role as set out in the job description (attached on LCC jobs site) and what youfeelyou can bring to this role, the team and the wider County Council.

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

All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.

On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward.

We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.

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.

A Smarter Working Employer

We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary. Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.

Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.

Fluency Duty

In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

Our values collaborative, adaptable, eco-conscious, supportive, and responsible guide everything we do. Were looking for candidates who share these values and bring them to life in their work, helping us build strong teams and make a real difference in the communities we serve.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• As a Social Worker you must hold a professional Social Work qualification e.g. DIPSW, CQSW, CETSW, CSS or BA Social Work and ensure that registration with Social Work England is up to date.
• Minimum of 2 years post qualification practice experience or 1 years post qualification experience (ASYE completed) together with 3 years experience at a similar level in a non-qualified role in a complex health and social care setting.

Desirable

• Ability to enable and support the professional development of colleagues through supervision and mentoring
• Working knowledge of social work theory and its application to practice
• Organisational and administrative skills necessary for managing a more complex caseload

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Lincolnshire County Council

Address

Pilgrim Hospital

Sibsey Road

Boston

Lincolnshire

PE21 9QS

Employer's website

https://jobs.lincolnshire.gov.uk/home.html (Opens in a new tab)