Experienced Social Worker / Level 2 Social Worker 1160/3425


Company:	Lincolnshire County Council
Salary:	£39,152 - £42,839
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Lincoln, LN2 5QY
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 1 day remote
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	31 Jul 2026
Closing date:	30 Aug 2026

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Summary

Hospital Adult Care Team

Lincoln County Hospital and Northern Lincolnshire and Goole Hospitals (NLAG)

➕Salary including 15% Attraction & Retention Payment paid monthly (currently in place until March 2027 and subject to review)

37 hours per week - Monday to Thursday: 8.45am - 5.15pm; Friday: 8.45am - 4.45pm.

Weekend working is required on a rota basis, with time off in lieu provided.

Do you enjoy social work that keeps you thinking?

If you're looking for a role where every day is the same, this probably isn't it.

If you enjoy problem-solving, working alongside health colleagues, making difficult decisions and seeing the difference your work makes every day, we'd love to hear from you.

We're looking for an experienced Social Worker to join our Hospital Adult Care Team based at Lincoln County Hospital.

Hospital social work can be challenging, busy and unpredictable, but it's also one of the most rewarding areas of practice. You'll support people and their families during some of the most important moments in their lives, helping them navigate change, make decisions and plan for the future.

What will you be doing?

No two days are ever quite the same.

You could find yourself:

Completing Care Act assessments and support planning.

Working alongside ward teams to support safe and timely discharges.

Supporting people to identify their strengths and maintain independence.

Leading or contributing to safeguarding enquiries.

Supporting Mental Capacity Act and Best Interest decision-making.

Working closely with families, carers and partner agencies.

Managing a varied and complex caseload.

Supporting and mentoring colleagues.

Helping develop students and newly qualified social workers.

Deputising for the Lead Practitioner when required.

You'll have the autonomy to make professional decisions while being supported by an experienced and approachable management team.

Why join our team?

You'll be joining a friendly, experienced and supportive hospital social work team that genuinely enjoys working together.

We work hard, support one another and aren't afraid to have a laugh along the way. We know hospital social work can be demanding, but we also know that having good colleagues around you makes all the difference.

Whether you're dealing with a complex discharge, safeguarding concerns or a difficult best interests decision, you'll be part of a team that shares knowledge, supports each other and celebrates successes.

We're proud of the relationships we've built with our health colleagues and the reputation our team has for being approachable, knowledgeable and focused on getting the best outcomes for people.

What we offer

At Lincolnshire County Council, we believe our people are at the heart of everything we do. That’s why we offer a rewarding package designed to support your work–life balance, health and wellbeing, financial security, and career growth. Find out more about our offer to you in the attached brochure.

Interested?

If you'd like an informal conversation about the role, the team or what it's like working in hospital social work, please get in touch.

Email Nicki Overton (Hospital Lead) on Nicki.Overton@lincolnshire.gov.uk

Closing Date: 31st August 2026.

Interviews: 11th September 2026.

Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.

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