Assistant Team Leader - Support Work

We are recruiting an Assistant Team Leader on a part time basis (18.5 HRs a week) to work with the Team Leader to mentor and lead the team in this exciting new venture.

Are you ready for the next step in your career? Would you like the opportunity to make a difference? Do you have a background and solid experience in Support Work, along with an interest in catering or running a business?

An opportunity has opened as part of our expanding Boston service to support in the further running of the day centre and the opening, setup and running of a community café.

Specialism Social Care Director Area Adult Care and Community Wellbeing Job Category Support Staff - Social Care General Location Boston Salary £31,586 - £34,314 Contract Type Permanent Appointment Type Part-time Closing Date 14/01/2025 Job Reference 23329 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.  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 in Boston.  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; Sam Leggatt via email sam.leggatt@lincolnshire.gov.uk

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 14/01/2025 and interviews will be held 30/01/2025

 

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.