Job IntroductionIt is our job to help people with disabilities live each day to the full. We are developing our community day services in Spalding, and this is an exciting time to join our experienced and friendly team. We make sure we offer a wide range of purposeful opportunities which help the people we support have new and meaningful experiences and develop new skills.With a focus on sharing your talents, interests and skills, bringing your energy, as well as your can-do approach, you can help make a difference every day.We are looking for Support Workers who can work flexibly, with a positive outlook, good communication skills and a willingness to learn.Working with the skills, talents, likes and needs of each person we support, you will work as part of a team to help to provide a range of meaningful opportunities which give everyone the chance to maintain and develop new skills, try new things, and make a positive contribution to their community.You will support people with a wide range of activities and opportunities, including:
Healthy eating, meal planning & cooking
Creative arts - woodwork, pottery, music making things to sell or exhibit.
Gardening & horticulture
Personal development & wellbeing
Fitness and health
Intensive interaction & sensory support
Work skills development -volunteering & supported volunteering
And much, much more - bring your skills, interests and talents and share your expertise with us.
The ability to drive with access to a vehicle for work would be an advantage. We have a range of full-time, part-time and relief roles. Please talk to us about the hours available - we work flexibly across the week including some weekends and evenings.Our OfferAlong with a competitive salary we are offering:
A Contributory pension
Comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes and cycle to work
Flexible working policies
Career progression opportunities
A generous annual leave entitlement plus the option to buy more
Further details can be found in our brochureIf you would like an open and informal discussion with regards to this role then please contact: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.Applications close on the 15th of September and interviews will be held on the 2nd of October in person at Spalding.Due to recent changes in immigration law in the UK we are unable to offer skilled worker visa sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the requirements of .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.A Smarter Working EmployerWe 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.Fluency DutyIn 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.Attached documentsFulltime Support worker, part time support worker and relief support workers
