Support Worker

Lincolnshire County Council; Wollaton; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Discount schemes

Cycle to work

Flexible working

Career progression

Generous annual leave

Work-life balance support

Health and wellbeing

Job summary

Lincolnshire County Council is seeking two full-time Support Worker posts in the community day services team. The role involves building varied activities—from cookery and arts to gardening and fitness—to help people learn new skills and contribute to their community. Flexible hours across the week, with some weekends and evenings, and a hybrid base are available.

Fluency in English is essential. The job offers a contributory pension, benefits package, and opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• Flexibility in scheduling and approach to tasks.
• Positive, can-do attitude.
• Clear and effective communication skills.
• Eagerness to learn new skills and procedures.
• Energetic and proactive in activities.
• Fluent spoken English to communicate with participants and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver activities tailored to each person’s interests and needs.
• Support healthy eating and cookery activities.
• Assist with creative arts like woodwork, pottery and music.
• Support gardening and horticulture projects.
• Encourage personal development and wellbeing.
• Assist with fitness and health activities.
• Provide interaction and sensory support as needed.
• Support volunteering and community participation.
• Help individuals try new things and contribute to the community.
• Share your talents and expertise in group activities.

Skills

Flexible approach

Positive outlook

Good communication

Willingness to learn

Energetic

Fluent English

Job description

Two full-time Support Worker posts in the community day services team at Lincolnshire County Council, which supports people with disabilities. The work is building varied, tailored activities, from cookery and creative arts to gardening, fitness and supported volunteering, that help people learn new skills. Hours are flexible across the week, including some weekends and evenings, and the role has a hybrid element with a nominated base. Fluent spoken English is essential under the Fluency Duty.

What the job involves

• Plan and deliver purposeful activities tailored to each person's skills, interests and needs
• Support people with healthy eating and cookery
• Support creative arts such as woodwork, pottery, music and making items to sell or exhibit
• Support gardening and horticulture
• Support personal development and wellbeing
• Support fitness and health activities
• Provide intensive interaction and sensory support
• Support work skills development, including volunteering and supported volunteering
• Help people try new things and make a positive contribution to their community
• Share your own talents, interests and expertise in activities

What’s required

Skills & knowledge

• Flexible approach to working
• Positive outlook
• Good communication skills
• Willingness to learn
• Energetic, can-do approach
• Fluent spoken English to converse at ease and give accurate advice

Checks & eligibility

• Criminal record check, which may apply

Other

• Commitment to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults
• Share the council's values: collaborative, adaptable, eco-conscious, supportive and responsible
• Good internet connectivity for remote working

Nice to have

• Ability to drive, with access to a vehicle for work

What’s offered

• Contributory pension
• Benefits package including discount schemes and cycle to work
• Flexible working policies
• Career progression opportunities
• Generous annual leave, with the option to buy more
• Support for work-life balance, health and wellbeing, and financial security