Day Service Apprentice 1279/3960

Lincolnshire County Council; Market Rasen; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Discount schemes and cycle to work

Flexible working policies

Career progression opportunities

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Lincolnshire County Council is seeking an Apprentice Support Worker in Market Rasen to join a friendly team. This fixed-term post over 2 years offers 30 hours per week, hybrid working (1 day remote) and a path to a Level 2 Award. Salary £25,023–£25,219 per year with a contributory pension and generous benefits. Applications close 15 November 2026.

The role focuses on supporting people with disabilities, fostering meaningful activities, and developing skills within a supportive community.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting people with disabilities is desirable.
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills.
• Ability to work flexibly and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Help people with disabilities live each day to the full and participate in daily activities.
• Be flexible, positive and eager to learn; share talents and interests to contribute.
• Support a range of activities and experiences to help develop new skills for people supported.

Skills

Healthy eating & cookery

Creative arts

Gardening & horticulture

Personal development & wellbeing

Fitness & health

Intensive interaction & sensory

Work skills development

Enthusiasm & flexibility

Education

Level 2 Award

Job description

Day Service Apprentice 1279/3960

Company: Lincolnshire County Council

Salary: £25,023 to £25,219 a year

Hours: Part-time

Location: Market Rasen, LN8 3AQ

Working pattern: Hybrid - 1 day remote

Job type: Contract

Posting date: 28 Oct 2026

Closing date: 15 Nov 2026

Summary

It's our job to help people with disabilities live each day to the full. We're developing our community day services in Market Rasen, and this is an exciting time to join our experienced and friendly team.

We are looking for Apprentice Support Workers who can work flexibly, have a positive outlook and a willingness to learn. With a focus on sharing your talents and interests, bring your energy and can-do approach and help make a difference.

We work each day to make sure we offer a range of purposeful opportunities which help the people we support have new and meaningful experiences and develop new skills.

A wide range of people with disabilities access our bases, which are well-established in the local community, and well used by a range of community groups.

Our Apprentice Support Workers earn as they learn with expert support from a local college and our friendly local teams. This is a fixed term post for 2 years, 30 hours per week and will lead to a Level 2 Award.

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

Applications Close on 15th November and interviews will be held 27th November.

Best of luck with your application

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.

At Lincolnshire County Council, we believe our people are at the heart of everything we do. That’s why we offer a rewarding package designed to support your work–life balance, health and wellbeing, financial security, and career growth. Find out more about our offer to you in the attached brochure.

Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident: Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.

Essential requirements

• 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 enthusiasm and interests and we will help you to develop your skills.