Social Worker Level 1 16657/3721


Company:	Lincolnshire County Council
Salary:	£36,581 to £40,444 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Lincoln, LN1 1YL
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 1 day remote
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	29 Sept 2026
Closing date:	11 Oct 2026

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Summary

Level 1 Social Workers (37 hours)

Lincolnshire County Council has an exciting opportunity for a Social Worker Level 1 position based within the Adult Care Mental Health West Team based in Lincolnshire.

About The Team

We are a team of Social Workers, Social Work Assistants based across 3 teams in Lincolnshire.

We strive to be proactive and use a Strengths Based Approach, to enable our customers to live as independently as possible.

We put the customer at the centre of the process and advocate their wishes to achieve the best possible outcomes. We are a supportive team and welcome the different strengths and experiences new people bring.

About our Offer

Our practitioners receive excellent supervision, access to learning and development opportunities and protected time to support continuous professional development.

Lincolnshire County Council is particularly committed to supporting staff access additional qualifications such as AMHP and Practice Educator.

Along with a competitive salary of £36,581 - £40,444, we are offering:

A generous 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.

Further details can be found in the attached awards and benefits brochure.

If you would like an open and informal discussion regards this role then please contact; via email matt.nicholson@lincolnshire.gov.uk

Closing date: 11/10/26.

Interviews TBC.

Please note that all interviews will be held face to face at County Offices, Newland, Lincoln LN1 1YL.

Best of luck with your application.

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.

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

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

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