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. 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
  
  You must have the ability to travel across the county for service purposes., 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.
  
  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.
  
  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