Assistant Team Leader - Support Work

Are you ready for the next step in your career? Would you like the opportunity to make a difference? The hard-working team at Lincoln support individuals to live their best lives at the centre, home, voluntary work or in the community.

We are recruiting an Assistant Team Leader to mentor and lead that team on a fixed term contract through to July 2027, although this may be extended to permanent. 

 

 

Specialism Social Care Director Area Adult Care and Community Wellbeing Job Category Support Staff - Social Care General Location Lincoln Salary £31,586 - £34,314 Contract Type Fixed Term Appointment Type Full-time Closing Date 12/01/2025 Job Reference 23326 Documents 03315 - Assistant Team Leader JD - ACCW.pdf
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This is a great opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives, creating sustainable community-based support which will have a lasting impact. We have been investing in our day services, re-inventing ourselves and we have big plans to play an even greater part in our communities. We have high expectations and want everyone to have the chance to reach their potential.

We are passionate about being part of the community, working together to create partnerships and offer a wide range of opportunities.  Our passion is to help the people that we support to live full, meaningful and active lives, promoting wellbeing, finding pathways to work and independence.  In Lincoln, from our new community base, you'll work with and lead our team to build on the existing service, creating even more community connections, finding exciting new opportunities which give people with learning disabilities the chance to try something new, develop skills, and make something happen in the community and the lives of other people. We have high expectations and want everyone to have the chance to reach their potential. The people we support want the chance to try new things and meet new people, as well as keep developing new skills, do more volunteering, get work experience and help local people. We know that everyone has something to contribute to their community and it's our job to help them make that happen. 

We're looking for a leader who has the commitment and skills to inspire and manage our team at Lincoln.  Adapting and responding to the needs, wants, and wishes of the people we support, you'll play a key role in delivering our ambitious development plans.

A positive person with the drive and confidence to lead, a creative thinker with the skills to build positive relationships, and someone who is truly person-centred and can see potential in everyone.

Along 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 rewards and benefits brochure

If you would like an open and informal discussion regards this role then please contact; Tracy Wilcox via email Tracy.wilcox@lincolnshire.gov

PLEASE NOTE: It is imperative that your covering letter/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 12/1/2025 and interviews will be held 31/1/2025

 

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.