Support Worker
It's our job to help people with disabilities live each day to the full. We're developing our community day services in Stamford, and this is an exciting time to join our experienced and friendly team.
We work flexibly each day, to make sure we're offering a wide range of purposeful activities and 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, bring your energy, can-do approach, and help make a difference every day.
A wide range of people with disabilities access our base, which is well-established in the local community, and well used by a range of community groups.
Working with the skills, talents, likes and needs of each person we support, you will provide a range of meaningful and purposeful opportunities which help everyone maintain and develop new skills, try new things, and make a positive contribution to their community.
You'll support people with a wide range of activities and opportunities, including:
- Healthy eating & cookery
- 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.
We are looking for someone who enjoys working with others and is keen to learn and develop with our support. If you have a hobby or special interest, you can share this with the people we support, share your passion and enthusiasm and watch people grow from this.
Our ideal candidate would have the following qualities.
- Enthusiasm and the ability to think 'outside the box'
- Passion for making a difference in peoples lives
- A flexible approach and a commitment to focusing on the person and their strengths
- Empathy and advocacy for the people we support.
A full Person Specification is available within the attached Job Description once you click on Apply.
Applicants must be 18 years old or older.
If you would like an open and informal discussion regards this role then please contact
Applications close 20/05/2024, with interviews taking place 04/06/2024.
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.
