Level 2 Social Worker and Advanced Practitioner - Children In Care 803/3460


Company:	Lincolnshire County Council
Salary:	£39,182 - £47,181
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Lincoln, LN6 8QY
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 1 day remote
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	10 Aug 2026
Closing date:	23 Aug 2026

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Summary

We are looking for Experienced Social Workers to join our Children in Care Team in Lincolnshire. We have permanent vacancies for a Level 2 Social Worker and Advanced Practitioner in North Hykeham.

Job Title: Social Worker Level 2 (Children in Care team)

Salary: L2 SW: £39,152 - £42,839. Advanced Practitioner: £42,839 - £47,181 Pay Award Pending plus 7% attraction and retention payment.

Location: North Hykeham, Lincoln.

Closing date: 23rd August

Interviews: 2nd 3rd September

We are looking for an Experienced Social Worker to join our Children in Care team.

Passionate Social Workers Required across Lincolnshire

Are you an experienced Social Worker passionate about advocating for others? Do you believe that “Putting Children First” is the key to successful outcomes for children and families? If you can answer yes to both questions, then Lincolnshire County Council may just be the place you belong.

Childrens Social Work at Lincolnshire County Council

Our Childrens Social Work teams are amongst the absolute best in the country. We have an overall Outstanding rating from Ofsted and in our recent inspection in April 2023 we are very proud to have maintained this judgement. But... we are not about to let up on our progress and development. As an organisation we are extremely proud of the work our teams undertake and this pride shines through from every member of the teams too.

Our practice model is Signs of Safety and this is underpinned by a firm commitment to restorative practice, working in a way where the strengths of the family and their network are honoured and families are supported to develop their own solutions. Most importantly, we believe the voice of the child should be at the very heart of every plan.

About Our Offer

We know that being a Social Worker can be challenging and often emotional, but we also know, from experience that it’s a very rewarding career. This is why you will be surrounded by a supportive, caring and compassionate team.

You will receive monthly formal professional and case supervision, and take part in bi-monthly group learning and team meetings. Our managers are always on hand, and our practitioners say that the informal, ad hoc supervision they receive, plus the support they get from colleagues to test out their thinking, is absolutely invaluable.

Your continued professional development will be as important to us as it is to you, and your learning and development will remain in focus, not just during your annual appraisal. Our offer of complimentary access to the Research in Practice online platform further demonstrates this. Alongside our excellent in-house training offer, you will also have the opportunity to complete Practice Educator training which will enable you to fulfil the role of Practice Educator for the social work students on placement.

Along with a competitive salary + 7% attraction and retention payment paid monthly we also offer;

A Contributory pension.

Comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes and cycle to work.

Flexible working policies.

Career progression opportunities..

A generous annual leave entitlement plus the option to buy more

A re-location package (see details below)

Find out more about our offer to you in the attached brochure.

What Next

If you would like an open and informal discussion regards this role then please contact; Michelle Hakes (North Hykeham) on michelle.hakes@lincolnshire.gov.uk

Applications close on 23rd August, interviews will be held on either 2nd or 3rd September AM.

Please refer to our Job Information Pack here to support you in your application.

A relocation package may be considered for the successful candidate. More details relating to our Relocation Policy can be found here.

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

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