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Job Introduction

We are seeking three Support Workers.

It's our job to help people with disabilities live each day to the full. We're developing our community day services in Lincoln, 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 Support Workers who can work flexibly, with a positive outlook, good communication skills, and a willingness to learn.

We have three full-time posts. 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

We would be particularly keen to hear from you if you have an interest and skills in woodworking.

And much, much more – bring your skills, interests and talents and share your expertise with us.

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

Our offer

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

Further details can be found in our rewards and benefits brochure

If you would like an open and informal discussion regarding this role then please contact [email protected] or [email protected]

Applications close on Sunday 20th September and interviews will be held on Tuesday 6th or Wednesday 7th 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.

PLEASE NOTE: It is imperative that yourpersonal statement clearly states why you have applied, how you meet theessential 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 here to support you in your application.

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

On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward. Please also note: once an application is submitted it is final and cannot be amended. If you withdraw your application, it cannot be reinstated and you will not be able to submit another application for that vacancy. If you have an issue with your submitted application, please contact [email protected].

We operate a talent pools 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.

A Smarter Working Employer

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

Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity,and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.

Fluency Duty

In accordance with Part 7of 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’re looking for candidates who share these values and bring them to life in their work, helping us build strong teams and make a real difference in the communities we serve.

Our values – collaborative, adaptable, eco-conscious, supportive, and responsible – guide everything we do. We’re looking for candidates who share these values and bring them to life in their work, helping us build strong teams and make a real difference in the communities we serve.