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SalaryHospital Team Social Worker orSenior Social Worker
Are you an ambitious, diligent and hardworking individual? Do you want to work in a team that is PROUD of the work they undertake? Do you want to be PROUD of being part of a team of Social Care professionals that achieve positive outcomes for residents of Lincolnshire? If so, then joining the Adult Social Care Hospital Teams is for you!
About The Opportunity
Lincolnshire County Council is looking to appoint 3 Social Workers (1 x Level 1 and 2 x Level 2) to our Adult Social Care Hospital Team covering: Pilgrim Hospital Boston.
You will work as part of the 7-day Adult Care rota. This equates to approximately 1 in 3 weekends worked, and these are all scheduled 3 months in advance.
About the role
Being a hospital Social Worker not only do you work with other adult social care colleagues, but you are also part of team with our NHS and third sector colleagues. Being ward aligned gives you the opportunity to learn and develop alongside; nursing staff and customers from the wards you work on. This is a unique opportunity to be a part of two teams in one setting, where you will be working towards a truly integrated discharge approach.
This is an exciting time as adult social care contribute to the design and implementation of the integrated discharge hub and you will have the opportunity of that design and development. Taking Lincolnshire forwards into the future with a new way of working.
These posts have become available due to career progression.
About Our Teams
We are PROUD of our Teams that have worked tirelessly alongside health colleagues before Covid, during Covid surges and today to ensure safe and timely discharges from hospital.
We are PROUD of the skills, knowledge, commitment, humour, morale and motivation of our excellent teams that advocate, support, promote independence and improve the quality of life of Lincolnshire residents, no matter which hospital they are being discharged from.
But most of all we are PROUD of our Teams diversity, differing cultures and ages. From those that join team quizzes, to the knitters, cake makers, crafters, runners and dog fanatics to the fund raisers, and so much more!
Our Hospital Head Of Service (Andrea Kingdom) is incredibly PROUD of the teams, take a look at the attached to see just how PROUD!
About You
It goes without saying that 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 maintained and renewed appropriately.
Beyond the qualifications we need our Social Workers to be;
A team player, we succeed and learn together. Resilient, this role is challenging and demanding but as a team we succeed. Humorous, we face our challenges with a smile and reflect later. Open and honest, we all need extra support at times and its important that we speak up when the time is right. Kind, this role is all about caring for others, but it’s important that you take the time to be kind to yourself too.
A full Person Specification is available within the attached Job Description (attached to LCC site), we strongly advise that you read this before completing your application.
About Our Offer
Our newly qualified Social Workers will be supported through their ASYE.
We are PROUD that our Social Workers receive excellent supervision, access to learning and development opportunities and protected time to support continuous professional development. We are PROUD to able to progress our Social Workers through Management Qualifications, Practice Educator Awards and training to become Approved Mental Health Professionals.
Along with a competitive salary we are offering;
- A stable and dependable working environment
- 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
If you would like an open and informal discussion regards this role then please contact; Carole Edwards via email
carol-ann.edwards@lincolnshire.gov.uk
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 you feel you can bring to this role, the team and the wider County Council.
Applications Close on 08/04/2024, with interviews being held W/C 22/04/2024.
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.
