Experienced Children's Services Social Workers 790/3559


Company:	Lincolnshire County Council
Salary:	£40,044 to £44,253 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Grantham, NG31 6NZ
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	3 Sept 2026
Closing date:	3 Oct 2026

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Summary

Job Title: Experienced Social Worker

Working Pattern: 37 hours per week

Salary: £40,044 - £44,253 + 15% attraction and retention payment paid monthly

Location: East Lindsey, Lincoln, South Holland, South Kesteven

Closing Date: Sunday 4th October 2026

Interviews: Wednesday 14th October 2026

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 monthly group learning and team meetings with an annual team development day too. 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 fully funded PQ modules including 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 of £40,044 - £44,253 + 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 attached)

Further details can be found in our rewards and benefits brochure attached.

What Next

If you would like an open and informal discussion regards this role then please contact; Paula Barnes (East Lindsey) on Paula.Barnes@lincolnshire.gov.uk,Victoria Webb (Lincoln) on Victoria.Webb@lincolnshire.gov.uk, Samantha Baker (South Holland) on Samantha.Baker@lincolnshire.gov.uk or Kathrina Barnard (South Kesteven) on kathrina.barnard@lincolnshire.gov.uk

Applications close on 4th October 2026.

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

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

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