About this role
Job summary
We are seeking a committed and skilled Learning Disability Nurse/Social Worker as Qualified Practitioners to join our Learning Disability South Team, based at Sleaford/Spalding. We have 1 part-time vacancy 19 hours per week, working Wednesday Friday.
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.
Main duties of the job
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
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
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 community based role the ability to travel to complete visits is required.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of legislation relevant to provision of
- health and social care for people with learning
- disabilities including the requirements of the
- health and safety legislation and Valuing People
- Interpersonal, verbal and written communication
- skills
- Analytical Assessment skills
- The ability to work autonomously in identifying
- and addressing need and risk
Desirable
- .Demonstrate values that promote wellbeing,
- challenge oppression and discriminations and
- empower people to live well
- Organisational and administrative skills
- necessary for managing a more complex
- caseload
Experience
Essential
- We welcome applications from both newly qualified and experienced Learning Disability Nurses and Social Workers
- Minimum of 2 years post qualification practice
- experience in a health and social care
- environment
Desirable
- Experience of working with adults with learning disabilities is desirable but not essential, as full training and support will be provided.
- Knowledge of health and health promotion
- issues specific to people with learning disability
- Knowledge of screening procedures and how
- they are used to effectively target resources
- Demonstrate values that promote wellbeing,
- challenge oppression and discriminations and
- empower people to live well
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional qualification as a Social Worker Or
- Registered Nurse e.g. RNLD, RGN,RNMH
- Current HCPC Social Work or NMC Nursing
- 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)