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About the Role
As a Qualified Practitioner within the Learning Disability South Team, you will play a key role in supporting adults with learning disabilities to live fulfilling, independent, and meaningful lives. You will be responsible for completing Care Act assessments, developing and reviewing support plans, and ensuring that individuals receive the right level of support at the right time.
Main duties of the job
Working within Lincolnshire's strengths-based Conversation Model, you will:
Complete Adult Needs Assessments and reviews under the Care Act 2014 Develop strengths-based support plans that focus on individual outcomes Work alongside individuals, carers, families and partner agencies Promote independence, wellbeing and community connections Respond to safeguarding concerns and contribute to safeguarding enquiries Support people through periods of change, crisis and transition Manage a varied and rewarding caseload across your locality Supervise up to a maximum of 4 staff Leading on section 75 reviews/Decision Support Tool and CHC checklists Support wider Learning Disability teams with nurse rota for section 75 reviews/ Decision Support Tool and CHC checklists The Learning Disability focuses on working with adults who require assessments, Decision Support Tool, care planning, and ongoing interventions to meet their care and support needs. This often involves undertaking comprehensive assessments, developing person-centred support plans, and working collaboratively with families, carers, health professionals, and other partner agencies. The team covers Sleaford, Spalding, Grantham, Stamford and Bourne.
About us
Lincolnshire County Council, is one of the largest employers in the county. We are an organisation that embraces diversity, innovation and progress. We value our people and want to ensure that we can support you in joining and growing with us.
We will view you as an integral member of our community and recognise that your well-being is paramount. To show our appreciation, weve crafted a competitive package designed to not only acknowledge your hard work but also foster a healthy work-life balance.
From health benefits and retirement plans, we strive to provide a package that supports well-being and financial stability and that meets the diverse needs of our workforce.
We want everyone who works with us to feel included and celebrate their uniqueness. We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity, eliminating unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation, and promoting good relations for both employee and for the people of Lincolnshire.
People often say every day is a learning day and at LCC a culture of learning is something we really believe in. We recognise the importance of supporting your learning and development and can offer a variety of different learning opportunities depending on what is right for you and the organisation. This could be through your everyday tasks, through hands-on experience, structured programs, formal qualifications, coaching, or informal learning opportunities.
Job description Job responsibilities Job Introduction
Job Introduction
We are seeking committed and skilled Learning Disability Nurses/Social Workers as Qualified Practitioners to join our Learning Disability South Team, based at Sleaford and Spalding.
We have two vacancies: 1 full-time 37 hours and 1 part-time 18.5 hours per week. Salary is dependent on experience.
We are particularly interested to hear from candidates who are Learning Disability Nurses.
Join a team that put people first!
At Lincolnshire Adult Care, we're passionate about helping people live fulfilling, independent lives. We're looking for compassionate, motivated practitioners who share our commitment to person-centred, strengths-based practice and delivering outstanding outcomes for adults across South Lincolnshire.
If you're someone who is curious, reflective, solution-focused and committed to making a genuine difference, we'd love to hear from you.
About the Role
As a Qualified Practitioner within the Learning Disability South Team, you will play a key role in supporting adults with learning disabilities to live fulfilling, independent, and meaningful lives. You will be responsible for completing Care Act assessments, developing and reviewing support plans, and ensuring that individuals receive the right level of support at the right time.
You will hold a current Nursing or Social Work registration.
You will hold a varied caseload, including more complex cases, and will work with individuals on a longterm basis, enabling you to build strong, trusting relationships.
As part of an experienced and enabling team, you will also have opportunities to supervise less experienced colleagues and contribute to learning and development of the team.
Working within Lincolnshire's strengths-based Conversation Model, you will:
Complete Adult Needs Assessments and reviews under the Care Act 2014 Develop strengths-based support plans that focus on individual outcomes Work alongside individuals, carers, families and partner agencies Promote independence, wellbeing and community connections Respond to safeguarding concerns and contribute to safeguarding enquiries Support people through periods of change, crisis and transition Manage a varied and rewarding caseload across your locality Supervise up to a maximum of 4 staff Leading on section 75 reviews/Decision Support Tool and CHC checklists Support wider Learning Disability teams with nurse rota for section 75 reviews/ Decision Support Tool and CHC checklists The Learning Disability focuses on working with adults who require assessments, Decision Support Tool, care planning, and ongoing interventions to meet their care and support needs. This often involves undertaking comprehensive assessments, developing person-centred support plans, and working collaboratively with families, carers, health professionals, and other partner agencies. The team covers Sleaford, Spalding, Grantham, Stamford and Bourne.
Our Team
We are a friendly, approachable, and supportive team committed to achieving the best outcomes for adults with learning disabilities across Lincolnshire. Our team culture is collaborative, reflective, and strengthsbased, with team champions available to offer guidance and support in specialist areas.
What Were Looking For
We welcome applications from both newly qualified and experienced Learning Disability Nurses and Social Workers. Experience of working with adults with learning disabilities is desirable but not essential, as full training and support will be provided.
As this is a communitybased role, the ability to travel to complete visits is required.
Our Offer
We recognise that working in adult social care can be both challenging and deeply rewarding. You will be supported by a compassionate and knowledgeable team, with regular opportunities for reflection, development, and professional growth.
You'll benefit from:
Regular professional supervision and wellbeing conversations A supportive team culture with experienced and approachable colleagues Ongoing learning and development opportunities Protected time for reflective practice and professional growth Flexible and agile working arrangements Career progression opportunities within Adult Care Access to wider Lincolnshire County Council employee benefits The opportunity to make a lasting difference to people's lives every day
If you're looking for a rewarding career where you can make a real impact while being supported to grow and develop professionally, we'd love to welcome you to our South Learning Disability Team.
Join us and help shape better outcomes for adults, families and communities across South Lincolnshire.
If you would like an open and informal discussion regards this role before 24th August then please contact Sophie Wells via email on [email protected]; contact Kay Hargrave via email [email protected] after 24th August.
Closing date: 6th September
Interviews: 24th/25th September
At Lincolnshire County Council, we believe our people are at the heart of everything we do. Thats why we offer a rewarding package designed to support your worklife balance, health and wellbeing, financial security, and career growth. Find out more about our offer to you in the attached brochure
At Lincolnshire County Council, we believe our people are at the heart of everything we do. Thats why we offer a rewarding package designed to support your worklife balance, health and wellbeing, financial security, and career growth. Find out more about our offer to you in the attached brochure.
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 [email protected].
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
You will hold a current Nursing or Social Work registration.
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 3rd Floor, Lancaster House
36 Orchard Street
Lincoln
Lincolnshire
LN1 1XX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://jobs.lincolnshire.gov.uk/home.html (Opens in a new tab)