Experienced Social Worker Level 2

Job Introduction

Hospital Adult Care Team

Lincoln County Hospital and Northern Lincolnshire and Goole Hospitals (NLAG)

➕Salary including 15% Attraction & Retention Payment paid monthly (currently in place until March 2027 and subject to review)

37 hours per week - Monday to Thursday: 8.45am - 5.15pm; Friday: 8.45am - 4.45pm.

Weekend working is required on a rota basis, with time off in lieu provided.

Do you enjoy social work that keeps you thinking?

If you're looking for a role where every day is the same, this probably isn't it.

If you enjoy problem-solving, working alongside health colleagues, making difficult decisions and seeing the difference your work makes every day, we'd love to hear from you.

We're looking for two experienced Social Workers to join our Hospital Adult Care Team based at Lincoln County Hospital.

Hospital social work can be challenging, busy and unpredictable, but it's also one of the most rewarding areas of practice. You'll support people and their families during some of the most important moments in their lives, helping them navigate change, make decisions and plan for the future.

What will you be doing?

No two days are ever quite the same.

You could find yourself:

• Completing Care Act assessments and support planning.
• Working alongside ward teams to support safe and timely discharges.
• Supporting people to identify their strengths and maintain independence.
• Leading or contributing to safeguarding enquiries.
• Supporting Mental Capacity Act and Best Interest decision-making.
• Working closely with families, carers and partner agencies.
• Managing a varied and complex caseload.
• Supporting and mentoring colleagues.
• Helping develop students and newly qualified social workers.
• Deputising for the Lead Practitioner when required.

You'll have the autonomy to make professional decisions while being supported by an experienced and approachable management team.

Why join our team?

You'll be joining a friendly, experienced and supportive hospital social work team that genuinely enjoys working together.

We work hard, support one another and aren't afraid to have a laugh along the way. We know hospital social work can be demanding, but we also know that having good colleagues around you makes all the difference.

Whether you're dealing with a complex discharge, safeguarding concerns or a difficult best interests decision, you'll be part of a team that shares knowledge, supports each other and celebrates successes.

We're proud of the relationships we've built with our health colleagues and the reputation our team has for being approachable, knowledgeable and focused on getting the best outcomes for people.

About you

You'll be:

• Registered with Social Work England.
• An experienced practitioner with at least two years' post-qualification experience.
• Confident working with complexity, risk and uncertainty.
• Passionate about strengths-based practice.
• A strong communicator who can build positive relationships with people, families and professionals.
• Someone who enjoys learning and developing their skills.

Most importantly, you'll be someone who wants to make a difference.

Grow your career with us

We don't just want to recruit good social workers, we want to help them develop.

Many of our team members have gone on to become Practice Educators, complete AMHP training, develop specialist interests or move into leadership roles.

We believe learning happens every day, whether that's through formal training, supervision, mentoring, coaching, shadowing colleagues or simply working through complex situations together.

We actively support staff to develop their careers and will work with you to identify opportunities that match your interests and aspirations.

What we offer

Alongside a competitive salary and 15% Attraction & Retention Payment, we also offer:

• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Exclusive car lease scheme.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Access to discounts and offers through our Perkbox platform.
• Payment of your annual Social Work England registration fee.
• Regular supervision and support.
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and development.

Interested?

If you'd like an informal conversation about the role, the team or what it's like working in hospital social work, please get in touch.

Email Nicki Overton (Hospital Lead) on Nicki.Overton@lincolnshire.gov.uk

Closing Date: 30th June 2026.

Interviews: week commencing 6th July.

If you're looking for a role that will challenge you, develop you and give you the chance to make a real difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.

PLEASE NOTE: It is imperative that your 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 you feel you can bring to this role, the team and the wider County Council.

Please refer to our Job Information Pack here to support you in your application.

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

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. Please also note: once an application is submitted it is final and cannot be amended. If you withdraw your application, it cannot be reinstated and you will not be able to submit another application for that vacancy. If you have an issue with your submitted application, please contact recruitment@lincolnshire.gov.uk.

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. We’re 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.