Support Worker

Lincolnshire County Council; Horncastle; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Discount schemes

Cycle to work

Flexible working policies

Career progression opportunities

Annual leave

Job summary

Lincolnshire County Council invites applications for a Support Worker to help people with disabilities live fuller lives in Horncastle. You will support a range of activities, from healthy eating to personal development, and contribute to meaningful community experiences.

Flexibility, a positive outlook, and good communication are essential. Driving with access to a vehicle is an advantage, and hybrid working will be a feature of this role.

Qualifications

• Ability to work flexibly with a positive outlook and good communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and contribute to a range of activities.

Responsibilities

• Healthy eating & cookery
• Creative arts – producing microenterprise items to sell or exhibit
• Gardening & horticulture
• Personal development & wellbeing
• Fitness and health
• Intensive interaction & sensory support
• Work skills development – volunteering & supported volunteering
• Bring your skills, interests and talents to share with us.

Skills

Flexible working

Positive outlook

Good communication

Willingness to learn

Job description

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 Horncastle 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. The ability to drive with access to a vehicle for work would be an advantage. 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.

Responsibilities

• Healthy eating & cookery
• Creative arts – producing microenterprise items 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.

• 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 Sunday 4th October 2026 and interviews will be held on Wednesday 14th October 2026.

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.

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 DutyIn 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.

Our values – collaborative, adaptable, eco‑conscious, supportive, and responsible – guide everything we do.

We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary. Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.

We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.

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