Children's Services Social Worker
Take the lead on cases from start to finish with all the support you need to succeed
Here at Lincolnshire County Council, we believe that children, young people and families deserve outstanding social care. Our high aspirations mean we're now at the forefront of innovation and while we've made great strides, we want to achieve more. Much more. That's why we're part of an exciting project with Eileen Munro, using the Signs of Safety framework across all service areas. We're also involved in the Partners in Practice Programme - an exciting partnership where we work with other best performing local authorities to redefine what children's services departments look like, with the only design principle being what works for children. Bring your ideas and innovation to the table and you'll transform the lives of children by delivering tangible results, not only here in Lincolnshire, but across the UK.
Everything we're doing has created a supportive and vibrant working environment in which we genuinely want you to progress and feel confident in your role.
What you'll be doing
Joining our Children's Services team as a Social Worker, you'll manage and conduct a range of complex assessments contribute to the planning and reviewing of cases across a broad variety of practice from start to finish. From Child in Need to Child Protection and Looked After Children cases, you'll do it all - and of course we'll give you all the specialist training and development you need to do a fantastic job.
What we're looking for
A professional, qualified social worker, registered with the HCPC.
Substantial children's social care experience.
In-depth knowledge of the legislative framework and legal proceedings that govern children's services.
Experience managing people and projects at different levels.
Exceptional communication skills that ensure you're able to explain complicated information in a way that makes it easy to understand.
Solution focused and strengths-based approach
A vibrant and creative individual
Here at Lincolnshire County Council, we believe that children, young people and families deserve outstanding social care. Our high aspirations mean we're now at the forefront of innovation and while we've made great strides, we want to achieve more. Much more. That's why we're part of an exciting project with Eileen Munro, using the Signs of Safety framework across all service areas. We're also involved in the Partners in Practice Programme - an exciting partnership where we work with other best performing local authorities to redefine what children's services departments look like, with the only design principle being what works for children. Bring your ideas and innovation to the table and you'll transform the lives of children by delivering tangible results, not only here in Lincolnshire, but across the UK.
Everything we're doing has created a supportive and vibrant working environment in which we genuinely want you to progress and feel confident in your role.
What you'll be doing
Joining our Children's Services team as a Social Worker, you'll manage and conduct a range of complex assessments contribute to the planning and reviewing of cases across a broad variety of practice from start to finish. From Child in Need to Child Protection and Looked After Children cases, you'll do it all - and of course we'll give you all the specialist training and development you need to do a fantastic job.
What we're looking for
A professional, qualified social worker, registered with the HCPC.
Substantial children's social care experience.
In-depth knowledge of the legislative framework and legal proceedings that govern children's services.
Experience managing people and projects at different levels.
Exceptional communication skills that ensure you're able to explain complicated information in a way that makes it easy to understand.
Solution focused and strengths-based approach
A vibrant and creative individual