Assistant Team Leader

Job Introduction

Come, join us and be part of our day service team in Lincolnshire. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in people’s lives, creating sustainable community-based support which will have a lasting impact. We have been investing in our services, re-inventing ourselves and we have big plans to play an even greater part in our communities. We have high expectations and want everyone to have the chance to reach their potential.

Are you an experienced manager, passionate about creating positive change, adaptable, determined to make your mark and help us to achieve our ambitious plans? If you’ve got experience of working collaboratively, inspiring teams, helping them to develop, we’d love to hear from you.

About us

We are here for the whole community, working together to create partnerships and offer a wide range of opportunities which benefit the whole area. Our passion is to help the people that we support to live full, meaningful and active lives. We’re working to connect people across the County to promote wellbeing, finding pathways to work and independence.

There are two jobs -  one in Spalding and the other in Skegness. From our established community base, you’ll work with a Team Leader, and  our staff team to lead, inspire and develop the existing service, creating even more community connections, finding exciting new opportunities which give people with learning disabilities the chance to try something new, develop skills, and make something happen in the community and the lives of other people.  The people we support want the chance to try new things and meet new people, as well as keep developing new skills, do more volunteering, get work experience and help local people. We know that everyone has something to contribute to their community and it’s our job to help them make that happen.

We have set ourselves an exciting agenda of change and improvement and we have already taken our first steps on the journey.   

About you

We’re looking for two Assistant Team Leaders who have the commitment and skills to inspire and help manage our team at Spalding/Skegness, as well as be a key part of our wider management team across the County. Adapting and responding to the needs, wants, and wishes of the people we support, you’ll play a key role in delivering our ambitious development plans.

Tell us about how your experience, skills and abilities can help us make our plans a reality. We're looking for someone with strong management and leadership skills, including:

• responsive decision making skills
• a track record in managing and developing staff
• great communication skills
• the drive to make changes and look for new ways of working
• a creative approach which inspires other
• a love of working with a range of people, organisations and colleagues
• Experience of working with or supporting people with disabilities would also be an advantage. 

This role requires mobility throughout the county; therefore, a full UK driver’s licence and access to a vehicle are essential.

Please consider our plan Living Life to the Full brochure (attached), and our LCC values in your application when writing your application.

Lincolnshire is a great place to live and work. At Lincolnshire County Council we value all of our employees, and we want to ensure that everyone is supported to do their job well. Along with a competitive salary we are offering;

• A Contributory pension
• Comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes and cycle to work
• A generous Benefits Scheme
• Flexible working policies
• Career progression opportunities
• A generous leave entitlement with the option to buy more

To arrange an informal chat about the job please contact: 

Spalding jo.issott@lincolnshire.gov.uk    

Skegness:  Mykey.rockall@lincolnshire.gov.uk 

Closing date: 05/010/25.

Interviews: 17/10/25.

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 of RQF Level 6.

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.

A Smarter Working Employer

We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary.  Working arrangements regarding hybrid working 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 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.