Social Worker Level 2

Overview

Social Worker Level 2 – West Community Wellbeing Team

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? We’re looking for passionate, ambitious, and dedicated Social Workers to join our West Community Wellbeing Team: a team that’s making a genuine difference every single day. We have vacancies in our Lincoln North, Hykeham, Gainsborough and Lincoln South Teams. It’s a chance to be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team that values your expertise, celebrates your achievements, and invests in your growth.

Together, we’re committed to delivering exceptional care and empowering our communities to live healthier, happier, and more independent lives.

We’re looking for Social Workers who bring passion, skill, and dedication to everything they do. We want to hear from you.

• Work closely with adults and families to provide tailored support and care planning in a strengths based and person centred way, embracing what community assets and strengths.
• Champion independence, dignity, and wellbeing in every interaction
• Collaborate with health professionals, community partners, and colleagues to deliver joined-up services
• Bring compassion, resilience, and creativity to complex situations
• Help develop our workforce through supervision of up to 4 Community Care Officers

At Lincolnshire County Council, our people are our greatest strength. We know that when you thrive, our communities thrive — and that’s why we’re committed to investing in you.

• Outstanding supervision to guide and support your practice
• Protected time dedicated to your continuous professional development
• Access to learning opportunities that keep you at the forefront of social work practice
• A culture that values creativity, collaboration, and professional excellence

We’re especially proud to support our practitioners in achieving additional qualifications such as:

• Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP)
• Practice Educator

This means you’ll not only grow in your current role but also have clear pathways to advance your career and broaden your impact.

This role is based in the community, so it’s essential that you have the means to travel when required.

A full person specification is available in the job description on the Lincolnshire County Council Job site.

Lincolnshire offers a mix of bustling historic market towns, idyllic villages, miles of unspoilt coastline, and areas of outstanding natural beauty. It’s a region where people move primarily for the lifestyle.

• A Contributory pension (contribution rate of approx 24%)
• 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 rewards and benefits brochure

If you’re ready to use your expertise in a role that values innovation, teamwork, and professional growth, then you may be exactly the person we’re looking for — and we’d love to welcome you to our team.

If you would like an open and informal discussion regards this role then please contact Gemma Bartlett at  Closing date: 18/01/2026 (early application is advised as applications will be reviewed promptly as they are received). Please state your preferred location on your application.

Please note:

it is imperative that your covering letter/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, 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 your application.

This position may be subject to a criminal record check. All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to applying. We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date if applications exceed expectations. We operate a talent pool scheme for candidates not successful on this occasion.

Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Smarter Working

Employer:

hybrid working will be a feature of this role with a nominated contractual work base. We will discuss working arrangements during the appointment process. Fluency Duty: the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.