Job Description

We are on the hunt for anAdvanced Practitionerwho can juggle high-level casework,lead reflective supervision, and provide expert guidance to our dynamic team.Youll be the go-to person for complex safeguarding decisions, legal frameworks, and multi-agency coordination.Plus, youll get to play a key role in shaping services, mentoring students, and even championing specialist areas like Section 117 aftercare.
You will be:

• Joining aclose-knit, supportive teamthats as passionate about social work as you are.
• Gainingthe opportunity tocoach, mentor, and inspirewhether its newly qualified social workers, students, or colleagues in need of a second opinion.
• Taking on a leadership roleyoull influence practice, represent the team in key meetings, and step up in the absence of the Lead Practitioner.
• Experiencing variety! From hospital wards to prisons, community settings, and everything in between, youll be making a difference in diverse environments.
• Enjoying thesatisfactionofmaking complex situations manageableandsupportingadults to achieve the best outcomes.

Main duties of the job
Work independently to hold and manage a varied and complex caseload with supervision and advice from the Lead Practitioner at a level of complexity appropriate to the post holder's experience, and professional capability and be accountable for their professional practice.
Work with individuals, families, carers and communities to help them make informed choices and decisions, enabling them to clarify and express their needs and contribute to service planning.
Please refer to the job description for the full main duties.
About us
Lincolnshire County Council, is one of the largest employers in the county. We are an organisation that embraces diversity, innovation and progress. We value our people and want to ensure that we can support you in joining and growing with us.
We will view you as an integral member of our community and recognise that your well-being is paramount. To show our appreciation, weve crafted a competitive package designed to not only acknowledge your hard work but also foster a healthy work-life balance.
From health benefits and retirement plans, we strive to provide a package that supports well-being and financial stability and that meets the diverse needs of our workforce.
We want everyone who works with us to feel included and celebrate their uniqueness. We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity, eliminating unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation, and promoting good relations for both employee and for the people of Lincolnshire.
People often say every day is a learning day and at LCC a culture of learning is something we really believe in. We recognise the importance of supporting your learning and development and can offer a variety of different learning opportunities depending on what is right for you and the organisation. This could be through your everyday tasks, through hands-on experience, structured programs, formal qualifications, coaching, or informal learning opportunities.
Details
Date posted
18 September 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
42,839 to 47,181 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
F0067-LCC-1324
Job locations
Pilgrim Hospital
Sibsey Road
Boston
Lincolnshire
PE21 9QS
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role is responsible for providing statutory professional social work across the above teams supporting adults with care and support needs.
An Advanced Practitioner (AP) will hold the most complex cases referred to Adult Services. Given the expertise this role requires the post holder will be an experienced social worker who has been qualified for at least four years, and who has undertaken continuing professional development.
Please refer to the job description for further details. Job description
Job responsibilities
The role is responsible for providing statutory professional social work across the above teams supporting adults with care and support needs.
An Advanced Practitioner (AP) will hold the most complex cases referred to Adult Services. Given the expertise this role requires the post holder will be an experienced social worker who has been qualified for at least four years, and who has undertaken continuing professional development.
Please refer to the job description for further details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Recognised qualification in Social Work (Degree, PGDip or MA/MSc), Nursing or Occupational Therapy.
• Registered with Social Work England, HCPC or NMC and ensure that registration is maintained and renewed appropriately.
• Post qualifying Practice Educator Level 1 and/or 2 or other post qualifying specialist award, or commitment to learn within 6 months.

Desirable

• N/A

Experience
Essential

• Knowledge of relevant legislation and statutory frameworks for the support and provision of adult care.
• Please refer to the job description for more details.

Desirable

• N/A

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Recognised qualification in Social Work (Degree, PGDip or MA/MSc), Nursing or Occupational Therapy.
• Registered with Social Work England, HCPC or NMC and ensure that registration is maintained and renewed appropriately.
• Post qualifying Practice Educator Level 1 and/or 2 or other post qualifying specialist award, or commitment to learn within 6 months.

Desirable

• N/A

Experience
Essential

• Knowledge of relevant legislation and statutory frameworks for the support and provision of adult care.
• Please refer to the job description for more details.

Desirable

• N/A

Skills Required