About the Role:

This role involves working across all aspects of family social work and assessments, supporting children and families at various stages of intervention, including:
🔹 Child in Need (CIN) - Providing support and intervention to families to prevent escalation into child protection.
🔹 Child Protection (CP) - Managing cases where children are at risk of significant harm, attending strategy meetings, and developing child protection plans.
🔹 Care Proceedings - Working within legal frameworks, preparing court reports, and supporting children through proceedings where necessary.

The team operates a duty system, meaning each social worker is on duty one week in every three. During duty weeks, social workers are required to be in the office full-time (five days per week) to ensure effective response and team collaboration. Outside of duty weeks, a hybrid working model is available allowing a combination of home and office-based work.

Why Join Lincolnshire?

✔ Supportive and Experienced Team - A small and welcoming team with strong peer and management support.
✔ Hybrid Working - Flexible working arrangements outside of duty weeks.
✔ Competitive Pay - Attractive £37.46 hourly rate for locum social workers.
✔ Stable Environment - A well-established team with a positive working culture.

Requirements:

✅ Qualified Social Worker (Degree in Social Work, DipSW, CQSW, or equivalent)
✅ Social Work England registration
✅ Experience in children's social care, including CIN, CP, and Care Proceedings
✅ Ability to manage a caseload and work effectively within a duty system
✅ Strong assessment, analytical, and report-writing skills

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and experienced Social Worker looking to make a real difference in children's lives while enjoying a positive and supportive work environment.