Support Worker

Lincolnshire County Council; Louth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Louth, England, is seeking Support Workers to join a passionate team dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals with disabilities. This role offers both full-time and part-time positions with flexible hours, including evenings and weekends. Candidates should be adaptable with strong communication skills. Responsibilities include promoting healthy living, creative arts, and personal development. A comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for career development are provided.

Benefits

Contributory pension

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible working policies

Career progression opportunities

Generous annual leave entitlement

Qualifications

• Flexible working hours including some weekends and evenings.
• Good interpersonal skills to engage with people with disabilities.
• Experience or interest in creative activities and personal development.

Responsibilities

• Support healthy eating & cookery activities.
• Engage in creative arts like woodwork and music making.
• Assist with gardening and horticulture projects.
• Promote personal development and wellbeing.
• Foster fitness and health activities.
• Encourage work skills development through volunteering.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Flexibility and positive outlook

Willingness to learn

Ability to drive with access to a vehicle

Job description

Overview

We are seeking Support Workers to join our team.

2 x 37 hour roles

1 x 27 hour role

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

Key Requirements

• Should work flexibly with a positive outlook
• Excellent communication skills
• Willingness to learn
• Ability to drive with access to a vehicle for work would be an advantage
• Full time and part‑time roles available – talk to us about hours; flexible across the week, including weekends and evenings

Responsibilities

• 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 more – bring your skills, interests and talents and share your expertise with us

Our Offer

• A contributory pension (contribution rate of approx. 24%)
• 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

How to Apply

Applications close on 11th January 2026 and interviews will be held 22nd January 2026 and 27th January 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 of RQF Level 6.

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 for further details. All candidates are advised to read the attached information pack prior to making an application.

Email to apply or for an informal discussion: [e-mail]

Additional Information

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.