Job Introduction
It's our job to help people with disabilities live each day to the full. We're developing our community day services in Spalding and this is an exciting time to join our experienced and friendly team
We are looking for an Apprentice Support Worker who can work flexibly, have a positive outlook and a willingness to learn. With a focus on sharing your talents and interests, bring your energy and can-do approach and help make a difference.
We work each day to make sure we offer a range of purposeful opportunities which help the people we support have new and meaningful experiences and develop new skills.
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.
Our Apprentice Support Workers earn as they learn with expert support from a local college and our friendly local teams. This is a fixed term post for 2 years, 30 hours per week and will lead to a Level 2 Award.
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 enthusiasm and interests and we will help you to develop your skills.
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 regards this role then please contact; jo.issott@lincolnshire.gov.uk
PLEASE NOTE: It is imperative that your personal statement clearly states why you have applied, how you meet the essential 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.
Applications Close on 01/06/2025 and interviews will be held 09/06/2025 on site in Spalding.
Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.
All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.
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.
We operate a talent pool 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
Fluency Duty
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.
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