- A 'can do' approach to their work and the tasks presented to them, you must be motivated, enthusiastic and take pride in the work you deliver.
- Able to make people feel at ease in your company. We work in people's homes; it is essential we treat people with respect and dignity.
- Excellent communication skills, listening skills are essential, we need to 'hear' what we are told and know when to demonstrate professional curiosity.
- Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the Care Act 2014.
- Safeguarding knowledge must be up to date, and you should be fully familiar with your responsibilities.
- Problem solving, creative thinking.
- Function well in high pressure/emergency situations
- Supportive, colleagues should feel they can come to you for support.
- Produce well written reports.
Although LD experience would be advantageous it is by no means essential.
About our offer.
We celebrate our Teams achievements and share our experiences. It is important that Practitioners feel appreciated and supported – our staff are our most valued asset. We provide 1-1 meetings and weekly team meetings.
Along with a competitive salary we offer.- A Contributory pension
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Career progression opportunities including Practice Educator/AMP and management training where appropriate
- A generous annual leave entitlement
- Professional fees paid by the Local authority
If you would like an open and informal discussion regards this role then please contact; Claire Lawson at
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 (attached on LCC jobs Site) and what you feel you can bring to this role, the team and the wider County Council.
Interviews will be held 16th May 2024.
A Smarter Working Employer
We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary. Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.
Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.
Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.
On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward.
We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.
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.
Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
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Description
Nurse / Social Worker - Learning Disability Team
We are delighted to offer this recruitment opportunity for either a Qualified Nurse or Social worker (known internally as a Qualified Practitioner) within the Lincoln Learning disability team. The Qualified Practitioner role is both an exciting and challenging role. For those that love fast paced and 'make a difference' work, this is the role for you. You will need to hold either a Social Work or Nurse qualification and be registered with Social Work England/Nursing and Midwifery Council.
About the Role
You will have an allocated case load which includes complex cases, carrying out strength based Adult Needs Assessments and Reviews. We focus on what the person 'can do' rather than what they 'cannot do'. We work with service users and their families to maximise independence; assessing and managing risks and taking into consideration any informal support provided.
Working in accordance with the Care Act 2014, we are creative to ensure needs are met. For example, support in the community, voluntary services, or use of equipment such as Telecare. We must ensure the public purse is managed wisely.
The team have a Section 75 agreement with Health, which requires the Practitioner to take the lead for completing Continuing Health Care checklists and Decision support tools, this securing funding for service users who have primary health needs.
Level 2 Qualified Practitioners must provide effective, reflective and meaningful supervision. You will be instrumental in inducting new staff and undertaking Quality Practice audits to ensure standards are being met.
Travel to appointments to meet the needs of the service is required, this could include out of county travel and will need you to be able to travel effectively and within a timely manner.
About the team
The Learning Disability team take great pride in doing their job well and are passionate about providing the best service they can for the people who access our specialist service.
Our dedicated team consists of Lead Practitioner, Qualified Nurse, Social workers, and Community Care Officers. Our Practitioners possess a wealth of knowledge and skills, they are supportive and nurturing, with each member bringing their own skills/qualities and uniqueness to the team.
The Lincoln team are based at Lexicon house, Stephenson road, North Hykeham LN6 3QU.
About you
We are proud of our teams and the service we provide; it is important that we recruit the right person. The candidate will need the following skills/qualities.
