About this role
Job summary
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 is 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]
Main duties of the job
PURPOSE OF JOB
As part of the wider Councils objectives, you will be responsible for providing statutory professional social care work as part of a team supporting adults with differing needs to promote independent living and to draw on care and support if required. You will demonstrate a commitment to strengths-based practice and skills in supporting people to identify and build support networks to achieve their identified outcomes ensuring people are as safe as possible and adult safeguarding concerns are addressed promptly. You will be responsible for assessment, care and support planning, implementing and reviewing packages of care and support.
You will provide advice and support to other Adult Care practitioners in relation to their cases. You will be expected to work with autonomy, to know and understand the local community and embed yourself within place-based services. You will manage a caseload and demonstrate a multi-agency approach integrating your practice with colleagues across the health and care sector. Work may include travel outside the county.
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
MAIN DUTIES
Manage a caseload with supervision and advice from the Level 2 Social Worker or Advanced Practitioner at a level of complexity appropriate to the post holder's stage of professional development and capability and be accountable for your professional practice.
Undertake needs assessments in line with the Care Act 2014 to identify care and support needs adopting and promoting a strengths-based approach to identifying, outcomes people want to achieve, opportunities for independence and identify solutions.
Work with specialist Safeguarding colleagues to contribute to and undertake safeguarding enquiries which put the person and the outcomes they want to achieve at the centre of safeguarding practice in line with LCC Safeguarding policies and procedures.
Identify non eligible and non-social care needs such as health care or housing and offer information and advice and work with partners to address wider needs.
Construct value for money care packages in collaboration with individuals, carers and contributing agencies in accordance with eligibility criteria and ensuring that risk is minimised and quality of life improved/maintained.
Work with individuals, families, carers and communities to help them make informed choices and decisions, enabling them to clarify and express their needs and contribute to service planning.
Meet identified needs through informal support and/or through resources and assets available in the public, private and voluntary sectors.
Research resources and services available for people in need or at risk, identifying and reporting any gaps in service provision.
Operate within the delegated budget support mechanisms as they are developed.
Maintain and update cases notes and other records, write reports as required; if required, give evidence in court in relation to care proceedings.
Work within and act in accordance with Lincolnshire County Council Adult Care policies and procedures including Lincolnshire's Safeguarding policies and procedures.
The post holder may be expected to concentrate on specific areas of work arising from organisational need.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional qualification as a Social Worker
- Current SWE Social Work Registration
- Demonstrable commitment to continuous professional development
- Knowledge of relevant legislation underpinning statutory Adult Care 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
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://jobs.lincolnshire.gov.uk/home.html (Opens in a new tab)