Social Workers - Children In Care

Lincolnshire County Council's Children in Care Teams are recruiting social workers at newly qualified, Level 1 and experienced stages. The work covers children under care orders or Section 20 accommodation, with care planning aimed at stability and permanence. Hybrid working applies, and each level brings its own support, from protected caseloads in the ASYE year to mentoring for experienced staff. A criminal record check applies and fluent spoken English is essential.

• Build meaningful relationships with children and young people in care
• Develop and review care plans that promote safety, stability and permanence
• Work with foster carers, residential providers, schools, health professionals and partner agencies
• Ensure children's voices shape decisions about their lives and futures
• Support children's outcomes in education, health, emotional wellbeing and preparation for adulthood
• Manage a varied caseload at Level 1 or more complex cases at experienced level
• Mentor less experienced colleagues and support social work students on placement
• Contribute to practice development

• Social Work England registration

• Appropriate level for the post: newly qualified (ASYE), Level 1 or experienced

• Ability to converse at ease in accurate spoken English (Fluency Duty)

• Criminal record check

• Good internet connectivity for remote working
• Commitment to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Comprehensive employee benefits and discount schemes
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Flexible working policies
• Generous annual leave with option to buy additional leave
• Relocation package, subject to eligibility
• Excellent wellbeing support
• Funded post-qualifying training, including Practice Educator qualifications