About this role
Job summary
Lincolnshire County Council is introducing a new Technology Enabled Care (TEC) service.We are seeking two Social Care Digital Technology Ambassadors (Associate Lead Professionals).
The TEC service will help adults to:
live more independently stay well for longer get the right support at the right timeIt also helps support family members and friends who provide unpaid care.
We are recruiting two Social Care Digital Technology Ambassadors to support this work. This is a fantastic chance to shape service and a career development opportunity for an ambitious social worker.
About the role
These roles focus on supporting practice. You will help practitioners feel confident using technology as part of their everyday work with people. You will help them to:
understand what the TEC service offers know when technology may help talk about technology with people and familiesTechnology should be part of adult care conversations. This includes assessments, reviews and support planning. You will help turn technology into practical, everyday support for people.
Three roles working together
There are three Ambassador roles in total.
One role will mainly cover the East of Lincolnshire One role will mainly cover the West of Lincolnshire One existing role will cover the South of Lincolnshire.The three roles will work closely together. You will:
share learning share tools and resources use the same approaches across the countyTravel across Lincolnshire is needed.
Main duties of the job
The three roles will work closely together. You will:
share learning share tools and resources use the same approaches across the countyTravel across Lincolnshire is needed. This is to support teams, partners, people and their support networks.What you will do
You will work with:
Adult Care teams the TEC strategic partner other professionals and partnersYou will support practitioners:
through giving information and advice during home visits in meetings with other professionalsYou will play an important role in making sure the TEC service is used well.
Key parts of the role
In this role, you will:
Create and run workshops for Adult Care staff and other professionals Help practitioners and people understand the TEC service and how to use it Create simple, practical resources such as guides, prompts and FAQs Provide support with understanding everyday technology and TEC equipment Support strengthsbased conversations with people and families Talk about technology in a clear and personcentred way Use information from technology to identify when there is a change Help teams take action early when risks appear Support better decisionmaking using TEC insightThese are two year fixed term contracts.
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 Key parts of the role
In this role, you will
Create and run workshops for Adult Care staff and other professionals Help practitioners and people understand the TEC service and how to use it Create simple, practical resources such as guides, prompts and FAQs Provide support with understanding everyday technology and TEC equipment Support strengthsbased conversations with people and families Talk about technology in a clear and personcentred way Use information from technology to identify when there is a change Help teams take action early when risks appear Support better decisionmaking using TEC insightWho we are looking forYou should have
Experience of working in Adult Care or a similar setting An understanding of strengthsbased practice Confidence supporting and developing practice The ability to explain technology in simple, clear language An interest in using data to support early help and prevention A positive and collaborative way of workingThis is a professional leadership role. Therefore, you must hold a current professional registration.This may include Social Work England, HCPC or an equivalent body. You must be able to show how your professional judgement supports safe and personcentred practice.
Why work with usThis role gives you the chance to help shape how technology is used in Adult Care.
Your work will
support peoples independence improve outcomes build confidence across the workforceYou will be part of the Innovation team. We are a small and supportive team and we are trusted to try new ways of working. We focus on practical solutions: we test ideas, learn quickly and turn them into everyday practice.
These are two year fixed term contracts.
If you would like an informal discussion, please contact [email protected]
We are seeking two Social Care Digital Technology Ambassadors (Associate Lead Professionals).Be the link between great practice, great technology and better outcomes.Lincolnshire County Council is introducing a new Technology Enabled Care (TEC) service.
The TEC service will help adults to
live more independently stay well for longer get the right support at the right timeIt also helps support family members and friends who provide unpaid care.
We are recruiting two Social Care Digital Technology Ambassadors to support this work. This is a fantastic chance to shape service and a career development opportunity for an ambitious social worker.
About the role
These roles focus on supporting practice. You will help practitioners feel confident using technology as part of their everyday work with people. You will help them to
understand what the TEC service offers know when technology may help talk about technology with people and familiesTechnology should be part of adult care conversations. This includes assessments, reviews and support planning. You will help turn technology into practical, everyday support for people.
Three roles working togetherThere are three Ambassador roles in total
One role will mainly cover the East of Lincolnshire One role will mainly cover the West of Lincolnshire One existing role will cover the South of Lincolnshire.The three roles will work closely together. You will
share learning share tools and resources use the same approaches across the countyTravel across Lincolnshire is needed. This is to support teams, partners, people and their support networks.
What you will doYou will work with:
Adult Care teams the TEC strategic partner other professionals and partnersYou will support practitioners
through giving information and advice during home visits in meetings with other professionalsYou will play an important role in making sure the TEC service is used well.Closing date: 17/05/26.
PLEASE NOTEIt 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
This is a professional leadership role. Therefore you must hold a current professional registration. This may include Social Work England, HCPC or an equivalent body. You must be able to show how your professional judgement supports safe and person centred practice.
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.
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
Employer's website https://jobs.lincolnshire.gov.uk/home.html (Opens in a new tab)