Support Worker and Relief 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.

Specialism Social Care Director Area Adult Care and Community Wellbeing Job Category Support Staff - Social Care General Location Stamford Salary £25,183 - £26,409 Contract Type Permanent Appointment Type Part-time Closing Date 09/01/2025 Job Reference 23260 Documents 03316 - Support Worker JD - ACCW (4).pdf
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With a focus on sharing your talents, interests, and skills, bring your energy, and 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.

Our Offer

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; Hayley Martin via email hayley.martin@lincolnshire.gov.uk

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 9th January and interviews will be held on 21st January.

 

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.