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Lincolnshire pa.; Gainsborough CP; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Discount schemes

Cycle to work

Flexible working policies

Career progression opportunities

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Lincolnshire County Council in Gainsborough (DN21 2TU) is hiring a Support Worker on a full-time, hybrid basis with one remote day. You will support people with disabilities, helping them live independently and participate in community activities.

We offer a contributory pension, generous leave, flexible working, and clear career progression. Interviews will be held on 16/11/2026. Closing date 25/10/2026. This permanent role requires a compassionate, adaptable approach and strong teamwork.

Job description

Support Worker 16942/3718

Company: Lincolnshire County Council

Salary: £26,847 to £28,153 a year

Hours: Full-time

Location: Gainsborough, DN21 2TU

Working pattern: Hybrid - 1 day remote

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 28 Sept 2026

Closing date: 25 Oct 2026

Summary

We are seeking a 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 Gainsborough, and this is an exciting time to join our experienced and friendly team.

We make sure we offer a wide range of purposeful 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, and can-do approach, and help make a difference every day.

We are looking for a Support Worker who can work flexibly, with a positive outlook, good communication skills, and a willingness to learn.

We have one full-time post. We work flexibly across the week including some weekends and evenings.

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. 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.

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

Applications close on 25/10/2026 and interviews will be held on 16/11/2026

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 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.

Please refer to our Job Information Pack here to support you in your application.

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

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