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
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