If you are an experienced and registered Nurse or Social Worker, our Sleaford/Spalding Learning Disability Team would be excited to hear from you.
We are delighted to offer this recruitment opportunity for an
experienced Nurse or Social Worker
(known internally as Qualified Practitioners) within our Sleaford/Spalding Team. This is a part-time permanent position - 29.5 hours per week. 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 position for you. The Learning Disability Team is proud of the Practitioners we have in our team. They 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.
About the Role You will have an allocated case load which includes complex cases. Working in a Person-Centred way, carrying out strength-based Adult Needs Assessments and Reviews focusing on what the person ‘can do’ rather than what they ‘cannot do’. Working with the people we support and their families to maximise independence. Our aim is to support people to reach their goals and aspirations. Whether that be employment, community access or moving into their own home. We help people to overcome the obstacles and challenges they may face, supporting them to reach their potential. You must have use of a vehicle, be able to travel effectively and within a reasonable timescale to meet service requirements, this could include being responsive to last minute unplanned visits which may be non-local/out of county appointments. Work mileage claims are paid for travel from the office to appointments. Our core office hours are 08:45–17:15 (Mon-Thu), 08:45–16:45 (Fri). We currently work a mixture of home-based and office working; however, there will be a requirement to be in the office when required to meet the needs of the service. About You We are proud of our teams and the service we provide; it is important that we recruit the right person to ensure we can give the best support possible to our teams and our service users. The ideal candidate will need to hold either a
Social Work
or
Nurse
qualification and be able to show that their registration with SWE/NMC is in date.
The nurse qualification does not need to be specific to Learning Disability. Suitable candidates will need the following skills/qualities: A positive approach with self-motivation and enthusiasm. Respect, we work in people’s homes; it is essential we treat people with dignity. Excellent communication skills,
we need to ‘hear’ what is being said AND not said
, with the confidence to know when to demonstrate professional curiosity. Leadership & resilience. Creative thinking and problem-solving skills. Function well in high pressure/emergency situations. A full Person Specification is available in the attached Job Description; it is advised that you review this prior to commencing your application. About the Team The Learning Disability Team takes 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 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 work base for this position will be either: The Vista, Churchgate, Spalding PE11 2RA or Sleaford Area Office, 105 Eastgate, Sleaford, NG34 7EN. 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 monthly team meetings. Along with a competitive salary, we offer: A generous
pension scheme Reimbursement for professional registration fees Career progression opportunities including Practice Educator/AMHP and management training where appropriate A generous annual leave entitlement Further details can be found in our
rewards and benefits
brochure. What Next To find out more about Adult Social Care at Lincolnshire County Council take a look at our
profile page . If you would like an open and informal discussion regarding this role then please contact Laura-Jo Duke via email
Laura-jo.duke2@lincolnshire.gov.uk PLEASE NOTE: It is imperative that your 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. CVs will not be taken into consideration. Applications Close 3rd February 2025 and interviews will be held 19th February 2025.
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experienced Nurse or Social Worker
(known internally as Qualified Practitioners) within our Sleaford/Spalding Team. This is a part-time permanent position - 29.5 hours per week. 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 position for you. The Learning Disability Team is proud of the Practitioners we have in our team. They 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.
About the Role You will have an allocated case load which includes complex cases. Working in a Person-Centred way, carrying out strength-based Adult Needs Assessments and Reviews focusing on what the person ‘can do’ rather than what they ‘cannot do’. Working with the people we support and their families to maximise independence. Our aim is to support people to reach their goals and aspirations. Whether that be employment, community access or moving into their own home. We help people to overcome the obstacles and challenges they may face, supporting them to reach their potential. You must have use of a vehicle, be able to travel effectively and within a reasonable timescale to meet service requirements, this could include being responsive to last minute unplanned visits which may be non-local/out of county appointments. Work mileage claims are paid for travel from the office to appointments. Our core office hours are 08:45–17:15 (Mon-Thu), 08:45–16:45 (Fri). We currently work a mixture of home-based and office working; however, there will be a requirement to be in the office when required to meet the needs of the service. About You We are proud of our teams and the service we provide; it is important that we recruit the right person to ensure we can give the best support possible to our teams and our service users. The ideal candidate will need to hold either a
Social Work
or
Nurse
qualification and be able to show that their registration with SWE/NMC is in date.
The nurse qualification does not need to be specific to Learning Disability. Suitable candidates will need the following skills/qualities: A positive approach with self-motivation and enthusiasm. Respect, we work in people’s homes; it is essential we treat people with dignity. Excellent communication skills,
we need to ‘hear’ what is being said AND not said
, with the confidence to know when to demonstrate professional curiosity. Leadership & resilience. Creative thinking and problem-solving skills. Function well in high pressure/emergency situations. A full Person Specification is available in the attached Job Description; it is advised that you review this prior to commencing your application. About the Team The Learning Disability Team takes 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 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 work base for this position will be either: The Vista, Churchgate, Spalding PE11 2RA or Sleaford Area Office, 105 Eastgate, Sleaford, NG34 7EN. 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 monthly team meetings. Along with a competitive salary, we offer: A generous
pension scheme Reimbursement for professional registration fees Career progression opportunities including Practice Educator/AMHP and management training where appropriate A generous annual leave entitlement Further details can be found in our
rewards and benefits
brochure. What Next To find out more about Adult Social Care at Lincolnshire County Council take a look at our
profile page . If you would like an open and informal discussion regarding this role then please contact Laura-Jo Duke via email
Laura-jo.duke2@lincolnshire.gov.uk PLEASE NOTE: It is imperative that your 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. CVs will not be taken into consideration. Applications Close 3rd February 2025 and interviews will be held 19th February 2025.
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