Social Worker – Level 1/Newly Qualified: Sponsorship Available
Job Title: Social Worker – Level 1/Newly Qualified
Agency: Lincolnshire County Council
Location: Lincoln, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom
Salary/Rate: 35,412 to 39,152 £ / Year
Job Summary
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Are you ready to start or continue your social work career in a fast-paced, supportive hospital team?
We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated Level 1 Social Workers to join our Hospital Social Work Team based at Lincoln County Hospital. Our team also supports patients across Northern Lincolnshire and Goole hospitals, including Grimsby, Scunthorpe, Hull, and Goole, working closely with health colleagues to ensure safe, person-centred discharges.
This is an exciting opportunity for newly qualified or early career social workers to develop their skills in a dynamic environment while being supported by an experienced and welcoming team.
Our team prides itself on being supportive, collaborative, and positive. We believe celebrating achievements is just as important as supporting the people we work with. Whether it’s sharing a success, learning from each other, our team culture helps us thrive in a busy hospital environment.
Main duties of the job
As a Level 1 Social Worker, you will:
- Manage a caseload with appropriate supervision, developing your professional confidence and autonomy
- Undertake Care Act 2014 assessments, care and support planning, and reviews
- Work collaboratively with individuals, families, carers, and professionals to identify strengths and promote independence
- Contribute to safeguarding enquiries, ensuring the person’s voice and desired outcomes remain central
- Work closely with health colleagues to support safe and timely hospital discharges
- Identify wider needs such as housing, health, or community support, and work with partners to address them
- Promote strengths-based practice and support people to build and maintain support networks
You will be supported by experienced practitioners and leaders, with opportunities to develop your practice, confidence and career progression within Adult Care.
How to Apply;
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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