Social Care Officer

At North Lincolnshire Council we are passionately committed to helping people to remain independent and enabling them to live the life they want to live. We are dedicated to prioritising the most vulnerable and keeping people safe, well and connected to their communities.

Our high-achieving Adult Social Care services have been ranked among the best in the country, and we would like you to join us on our continuing journey to ensure the very best outcomes for the people of North Lincolnshire.

The Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Team, covering Scunthorpe and Brigg and Barton, are looking for two Social Care Officers for a permanent position to join our busy team.

We work with people aged 18 upwards who are living with mental ill health, learning disabilities, and people with neurodiversity. This means that our work is not only incredibly rewarding but varied and changeable. The position is full time working over 5 days a week.

The right candidate will be a strong team player, resilient and solution‑focused, with a proactive approach to work as part of a busy Social Work Team. They will provide person‑centred, strength‑based assessments and care plans that focus on maintaining independence. They will need to be able to work autonomously and demonstrate excellent problem‑solving skills. They will need to have effective communication and organisational skills, as well as skills in negotiation, the use of IT systems, and the ability to work under pressure.

Key responsibilities include managing a caseload of people who have care and support needs. They will work collaboratively with other teams, both internal and external, to ensure a good-quality service that is in line with our statutory responsibilities and established good working relationships. They will also be able to travel throughout North Lincolnshire independently as we cover all the North Lincolnshire area

Closing date: 26 May 2026

Please see attached job description and employee specification which you should refer to when completing your application to demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.  

For an informal discussion about this position please contact Peter Wright, Lead Officer on 01724 296867 or Peter.Wright1@northlincs.gov.uk and Surinder Dovey on 01724 296622 or Surinder.Dovey@northlincs.gov.uk

As an employer, we promote and safeguard the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from existing and prospective employees or volunteers. Recruitment to this post will follow our safer recruitment procedure which includes us requesting references prior to interview and a DBS check.

Candidates must be able to evidence their right to work in the UK.  Please note the council does not hold a sponsor licence to sponsor people to work in the UK.

As this is a North Lincolnshire Council vacancy please apply by using the link below. Please do not apply for the vacancy through the ‘Apply for Job’ option as your application will not be progressed.

Social Care Officer

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