Advanced Practitioner
| Posting date: | 22 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £42,839 to £47,181 per year |
| Additional salary information: | (pay award pending) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 31 May 2026 |
| Location: | Spalding, Lincolnshire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 1 day per week |
| Company: | Lincolnshire County Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 17206/2874 |
Summary
Are you a skilled and compassionate Social Worker looking to take the next step in your career?
Lincolnshire County Council is pleased to offer an exciting opportunity to join our newly created Advanced Practitioner role within the Adult Care and Community Wellbeing service.
Developed as part of the Adult Care Improvement Programme, this role is central to driving forward service excellence, embedding strengths-based practice, and enhancing outcomes for adults across Lincolnshire. It provides a unique opportunity to lead complex casework, mentor colleagues, and contribute to the transformation of adult social care through innovation and collaboration.
The team is a small, friendly and supportive. It consists of social workers and community care officers, who work together to achieve the best outcomes for the people they support.
Our diverse and welcoming team support each other daily, meet collectively on a regular basis to catch up about work, have a chat and catch up with each other. Our monthly get togethers are face-to-face and allow us brush up on best practice, caseloads, information sharing and give feedback around what is working well for us.
Key responsibilities
Lead and manage complex cases and safeguarding concerns, working both autonomously and collaboratively.
Champion strengths-based approaches that empower individuals and promote community wellbeing.
Provide coaching, reflective supervision, and practice development across the team.
Contribute to service transformation, quality assurance, and innovation in adult care.
Embed yourself within place-based services and multi-agency networks to support integrated working.
Essential criteria
We are seeking a candidate who can demonstrate:
Substantial professional experience, with a minimum of four years post-qualification as a Social Worker. Ideally, candidates will hold a Post-Qualifying Award in Practice Education (Stage 1 and/or Stage 2), or an equivalent specialist qualification. Applicants without these qualifications must demonstrate a clear commitment to undertaking them within six months of appointment.
A strong commitment to personalised, strengths-based practice, with a deep understanding of adult social care and community wellbeing.
Proven leadership and mentoring capabilities, with the ability to support, guide, and influence colleagues, alongside sound professional judgement and confident decision-making in complex situations.
Benefits of the role
Career Advancement: A newly established position offering a clear pathway for professional growth and influence across adult care services.
Professional Development: Access to high-quality reflective supervision, mentoring opportunities, and ongoing CPD to support your continued learning and leadership.
Flexible Working: Opportunities for flexible working arrangements, including travel across regions, to support work-life balance and service integration.
Supportive Environment: Be part of a values-driven team committed to strengths-based, person-centred practice, with a culture that prioritises wellbeing and collaboration.
Influence and Impact: Play a key role in service transformation, quality assurance, and the development of innovative approaches to adult care and safeguarding.
Comprehensive Resources: Benefit from access to a wide range of tools, networks, and multi-agency partnerships to support effective and informed decision-making.
If you would like an open and informal discussion with regards to this role then please contact Cristina Dale on cristina.dale@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Closing date: 31/05/26.
Apply now and help shape the future of adult care in Lincolnshire.
Lincolnshire County Council is pleased to offer an exciting opportunity to join our newly created Advanced Practitioner role within the Adult Care and Community Wellbeing service.
Developed as part of the Adult Care Improvement Programme, this role is central to driving forward service excellence, embedding strengths-based practice, and enhancing outcomes for adults across Lincolnshire. It provides a unique opportunity to lead complex casework, mentor colleagues, and contribute to the transformation of adult social care through innovation and collaboration.
The team is a small, friendly and supportive. It consists of social workers and community care officers, who work together to achieve the best outcomes for the people they support.
Our diverse and welcoming team support each other daily, meet collectively on a regular basis to catch up about work, have a chat and catch up with each other. Our monthly get togethers are face-to-face and allow us brush up on best practice, caseloads, information sharing and give feedback around what is working well for us.
Key responsibilities
Lead and manage complex cases and safeguarding concerns, working both autonomously and collaboratively.
Champion strengths-based approaches that empower individuals and promote community wellbeing.
Provide coaching, reflective supervision, and practice development across the team.
Contribute to service transformation, quality assurance, and innovation in adult care.
Embed yourself within place-based services and multi-agency networks to support integrated working.
Essential criteria
We are seeking a candidate who can demonstrate:
Substantial professional experience, with a minimum of four years post-qualification as a Social Worker. Ideally, candidates will hold a Post-Qualifying Award in Practice Education (Stage 1 and/or Stage 2), or an equivalent specialist qualification. Applicants without these qualifications must demonstrate a clear commitment to undertaking them within six months of appointment.
A strong commitment to personalised, strengths-based practice, with a deep understanding of adult social care and community wellbeing.
Proven leadership and mentoring capabilities, with the ability to support, guide, and influence colleagues, alongside sound professional judgement and confident decision-making in complex situations.
Benefits of the role
Career Advancement: A newly established position offering a clear pathway for professional growth and influence across adult care services.
Professional Development: Access to high-quality reflective supervision, mentoring opportunities, and ongoing CPD to support your continued learning and leadership.
Flexible Working: Opportunities for flexible working arrangements, including travel across regions, to support work-life balance and service integration.
Supportive Environment: Be part of a values-driven team committed to strengths-based, person-centred practice, with a culture that prioritises wellbeing and collaboration.
Influence and Impact: Play a key role in service transformation, quality assurance, and the development of innovative approaches to adult care and safeguarding.
Comprehensive Resources: Benefit from access to a wide range of tools, networks, and multi-agency partnerships to support effective and informed decision-making.
If you would like an open and informal discussion with regards to this role then please contact Cristina Dale on cristina.dale@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Closing date: 31/05/26.
Apply now and help shape the future of adult care in Lincolnshire.
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