Senior Social Workers

7 days ago

Stamford, United Kingdom Lincolnshire County Council Full time

Senior Social Workers - Adult Care South Team

Are you an ambitious, diligent and hardworking individual? Are you interested in working within a team that is committed to providing an exceptional and integral service to the Stamford and Spalding communities, where you can make a real difference? If so, then The Adult Frailty South Team at Lincolnshire County are looking to recruit the following vacancies.

  • 1 x Social Worker level 2 Spalding Area Team (37hrs pw)
  • 1 x Social Worker level 2 Stamford Area Team (37hrs pw)

About You

We are looking for either newly qualified or experienced Social workers who are motivated, team players and dedicated to delivering the best service possible.

The successful candidate will be committed to take on the challenges of working within an area team. We are looking for Social Workers who is interested in investigating and developing new ways of working to enable vulnerable people to live to their potential.

It goes without saying that tact, diplomacy and sensitivity are key skills to be successful in this position, along with a Social Work Qualification and Registration with Social Work England (Candidates awaiting final qualification or registration may be considered)

You'll need to be organised, a good timekeeper and resilient. Good report writing skills are a must as id the ability to establish and maintain good partnerships with other agencies.

Above all else you will need to have passion for the role and be dedicated to supporting those in need.

This opportunity will cover a wide geographical area and as such it is essential that you have the means to travel as required for the role.

A full person specification is available within the Job Description which is attached on the LCC site.

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.

About the Role

Lincolnshire adult care are leading the way in how the lives of vulnerable adults with a physical disability or elderly frail and their families are changed to enable longer independence and connecting to the important resources local communities have to offer. This has been noticed by other authorities who are wanting to know more about the conversation model and strength-based approach we utilise here at Lincolnshire County Council.

The work of the Stamford and Spalding teams involves having conversations with vulnerable adults and their support networks to understand what their goals are, what is important to them, what they aspire to and what they want to change. We will help you learn the new skills required to undertake these more co-productive conversations which will not only aid you in the work you do but also in everyday life.

Our teams continue to face challenges, but we are really proud that we've still continued to provide high quality services to our local residents. We continue to strive for more creative ways of improving services and relationships with other partners, such as the NHS and care providers.

The Stamford and Spalding teams are continually committed to the principles of choice, independence and personalisation.

About the Team

There are 16 team members in Stamford and 18 in Spalding all of which comprise a mixture of Social Workers and Community care officers.

This is what one of our Social Workers have to say about working in the team;

"Stamford and Spalding are diverse market towns with a multi-cultural mix of residents. There is a great team vibe here and you know you have the support of your colleagues and management whatever circumstances may arise."

The South of Lincolnshire is situated on the borders of Nottingham, Leicestershire, Rutland, Cambridge and Peterborough and within 30- 45mins drive from these counties.

About our Offer

There are regular team meetings, and opportunities to get together either face to face or virtually for peer support and to help maintain your wellbeing. We will help you learn new skills such as having more co-productive conversations which will not only aid you in the work you do but also in everyday life. We encourage you to enjoy your day-to-day, your development and work with you to reach your potential all within a friendly and welcoming environment.

Along with a competitive salary we are offering;

  • A Contributory pension
  • Comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes and cycle to work
  • Flexible working policies
  • Career progression opportunities
  • A generous annual leave entitlement plus the option to buy more

Further details can be found in our rewards and benefits brochure

What Next

If you would like an open and informal discussion regards this role then please contact either;

  • Mark Tyers
  • Louise England
  • Dawn Hentze
  • Cristina Dale

Applications Close on 22/07/2024 interviews will be held 09/08/2024

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.

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.

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.

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