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About the role
As an Advanced Practitioner within our Mental Health Team, you will play a key role in shaping and driving excellent social care practice. Working closely with the Team Manager, you will provide day-to-day practice leadership across the team while maintaining a complex caseload.
This is a pivotal role where you will bridge frontline practice and leadership, supporting colleagues to deliver confident, strengths-based interventions and ensuring high-quality, consistent decision-making in complex and high-risk situations.
Main duties of the job
You will:
Manage a caseload of complex and high-risk cases, using a strengths-based, outcome-focused approach Work alongside the Team Manager to support oversight of practice quality and consistency Lead on practice development, supporting colleagues to deliver high-quality assessments, care planning, and risk management in line with the Care Act Provide professional advice, mentoring, and constructive challenge to strengthen practice and build confidence Champion person-centred approaches that promote independence, recovery, and wellbeing Work collaboratively with health partners and other agencies to deliver integrated, holistic support Promote a culture of reflection, learning, and continuous improvement across the teamYou will be instrumental in embedding high standards of practice while helping to shape and influence the future direction of our Mental Health service.
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
Lincolnshire County Council has an exciting opportunity. This is more than just a role - its a chance to shape the future of adult social care mental health in Lincolnshire.
Here at Lincolnshire County Council, we are building a strong, forward-thinking Mental Health service and we are looking for an Advanced Practitioner to play a pivotal role within it.
Working alongside an experienced Team Manager, you will help lead and influence practice across the team, driving high-quality, strengths-based approaches and supporting colleagues to deliver confident, outcome-focused interventions.
At this exciting time of transformation and growth, you'll join a service that is ambitious, values-driven, and committed to continuous improvement. You'll not only make a difference in the lives of individuals but also help shape how our service develops for the future.
If you're ready to step into a role where your expertise, leadership, and passion can have real impact, this is your opportunity.
Be part of something new. Lead practice. Shape services. Change lives.
About the role
As an Advanced Practitioner within our Mental Health Team, you will play a key role in shaping and driving excellent social care practice. Working closely with the Team Manager, you will provide day-to-day practice leadership across the team while maintaining a complex caseload.
This is a pivotal role where you will bridge frontline practice and leadership, supporting colleagues to deliver confident, strengths-based interventions and ensuring high-quality, consistent decision-making in complex and high-risk situations.
You willManage a caseload of complex and high-risk cases, using a
Manage a caseload of complex and high-risk cases, using a strengths-based, outcome-focused approach Work alongside the Team Manager to support oversight of practice quality and consistency Lead on practice development, supporting colleagues to deliver high-quality assessments, care planning, and risk management in line with the Care Act Provide professional advice, mentoring, and constructive challenge to strengthen practice and build confidence Champion person-centred approaches that promote independence, recovery, and wellbeing Work collaboratively with health partners and other agencies to deliver integrated, holistic support Promote a culture of reflection, learning, and continuous improvement across the teamYou will be instrumental in embedding high standards of practice while helping to shape and influence the future direction of our Mental Health service.
About you
You are an experienced and passionate practitioner who is ready to lead, inspire, and make a difference at both an individual and service level.
You bring strong experience in complex casework, strengths-based assessment, and risk management, along with the confidence to support and develop others. You are committed to high standards of practice and are motivated by achieving the best possible outcomes for people.
Were looking for someone who
Is a confident, knowledgeable practitioner with experience of complex mental health work Leads by example, promoting strengths-based, person-centred approaches in all aspects of practice Has the ability to coach, mentor, and support others to develop their skills and confidence Demonstrates sound professional judgement and decision-making in complex and high-risk situations Communicates effectively, using empathy, professional curiosity, and clarity to influence outcomes Is proactive, resilient, and solution-focused, with a drive to continuously improve practice Values collaboration and contributes to a positive, supportive, and learning-focused team cultureAbout the team
We are the Mental Health Social Work Team, at Lincolnshire County Council. We are at an exciting time for you to join us as we shape and strengthen our future service.
Our team is made up of Social Workers and Social Work Assistants working across three localities in Lincolnshire. Together, we bring a range of experience, skills, and perspectives, creating a supportive and collaborative environment where everyones contribution is valued.
We are passionate about working proactively and embrace a strengths-based approach in everything we dosupporting people to build on their abilities and live as independently as possible. We place the individual at the centre of every conversation, ensuring their voice is heard, their choices are respected, and their goals are at the heart of the support we provide.
As a team, we pride ourselves on being inclusive, welcoming, and forward-thinking. We recognise the value that new colleagues bring and actively encourage fresh ideas, innovation, and shared learning.
About the offer
We celebrate our Team's achievements and share our experiences. It is important that Practitioners feel appreciated and supported our staff are our most valued asset. We provide 1-1 meetings and monthly team meetings.
Along with a competitive salary we offer:
A generous pension scheme Reimbursement for professional registration fees Career progression opportunities including the opportunity to progress to a Qualified Social Worker. A generous annual leave entitlement Green book Local Government terms and conditions Comprehensive benefits package including salary sacrifice for cars, cycles, plus excellent discount schemes 37 hour working week (as full time) including flexible and hybrid working A generous leave entitlement with a minimum of 25 days plus bank holidays and the option to buy more Free financial wellbeing adviceIf you would like an open and informal discussion regards this role then please contact [email protected]
Closing date: 28/06/26.
Interviews: TBC
Work independently to hold and manage a varied and complex caseload with supervision and advice from the Team Manager at a level of complexity appropriate to the post holder's experience, and professional capability and be accountable for their professional practice.
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.
Act as a role model to others to help them to manage uncertainty and to respond positively and creatively to changing expectations. Provide reflective supervision, coach and mentor teams / colleagues as appropriate to embed personalisation and strengths and asset-based community practice. Co-work specialist assessments with less experienced members of the team to ensure that they improve and develop.
Act as a role model to others to help them to manage uncertainty and to respond positively and creatively to changing expectations. Provide reflective supervision, coach and mentor teams / colleagues as appropriate to embed personalisation and strengths and asset-based community practice. Co-work specialist assessments with less experienced members of the team to ensure that they improve and develop.
Demonstration at the relevant level of the Council's Core Abilities
Personal Leadership
Being Future Focused
Political and Commercial Astuteness
Supporting a High Performing and flexible workforce
Drive for Results
Provide oversight and decision making in relation to complex cases ensuring that prescribed Safeguarding Policies and Procedures are observed for the protection of adults who are experiencing, or at risk of abuse or neglect, promoting a personalised safeguarding model that puts the outcomes for the person at the center of practice.
Deputise in the absence of the Team Manager e.g. Representing the Team Manager at multi-disciplinary meetings.
Research resources and services available for people in need or at risk, identifying and reporting any gaps in service provision.
Assist with the implementation of Adult Care quality assurance systems, including the monitoring and review of casework and ensure these comply with the County Councils Equal Opportunities Policy.
Take personal responsibility for contributing to review, improvement, organisational transformation implementing changes in ways of working, maximising the benefits and efficiencies for both internal and external customers, including the promotion and use of self -service to achieve maximum cost effectiveness.
Use the law and regulatory and statutory guidance to inform practice decisions. Consider the complex relationship between professional ethics, the application of the law and the impact of social policy on both. Seek advice and professional second opinion as required in relation to the legal issues, interventions and plans which impact upon service users and carers.
Make realistic person-centred plans within a review timeline which will manage and reduce identified risks and meets the needs of the adult. Any plans devised for the Adult need to be evidence informed, demonstrate clear analysis and professional judgement and evaluative decision-making skills. This also includes working with multi-agency partners.
Have a good and continually developing understanding of adult behaviours, for example, adult mental health, domestic abuse, mental health, physical health, disability and substance misuse.
Good understanding of working in a complex organisation such as a Local Authority and across various Trusts. Act in ways that protect the reputation of Lincolnshire County Council and the wider Social Work profession.
Maintain and update case notes and other records pertaining to the Adult you have responsibility for. Write reports as required and if needed give evidence in court on factual matters.
To devise and deliver practice workshops regularly in team meetings and to other Adult Services staff as required. This could also include group supervision and mapping complex cases with less experienced staff.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Demonstrable experience in managing the most complex cases referred to Adult Services. Recognised qualification in Social Work (Degree, PGDip or MA/MSc), Nursing or Occupational Therapy Experienced Social Worker or Occupational Therapist who has been qualified for at least four years. Experience in multi-agency working including Heath and Social Care partners. Registered with Social Work England, HCPC or NMC and ensure that registration is maintained and renewed appropriately. Post qualifying Practice Educator Level 1 and/or 2 or other post qualifying specialist award, or commitment to learn within 6 months.
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)