Support Worker
Lincolnshire County Council, Stamford, Lincolnshire
Support Worker
£25989-£27254
Lincolnshire County Council, Stamford, Lincolnshire
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 4 days ago, 30 Apr | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: 0d655216b33740368ebbe91b0f9b8675
Location ref: Stamford, Lincolnshire
Full Job Description
It's our job to help people with disabilities live each day to the full. We're developing our community day services in Stamford, and this is an exciting time to join our experienced and friendly team. 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 Support Workers 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. 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. You'll support people with a wide range of activities and opportunities, including:
- 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 skills, interests and talents and share your expertise with us.
In 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.
Along with a competitive salary we are offering: - 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