Support Worker
| Posting date: | 15 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £25,898 to £27,254 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 January 2026 |
| Location: | Louth, Lincolnshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Lincolnshire County Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 961/1896 |
Summary
We are seeking Support Workers to join our team.
2 x 37 hour roles
1 x 27 hour role
It's our job to help people with disabilities live each day to the full. We're developing our community day services in Louth and this is an exciting time to join our experienced and friendly team.
We are looking for Support Workers who can work flexibly, with a positive outlook, good communication skills and a willingness to learn. The ability to drive with access to a vehicle for work would be an advantage. We have full time and part-time roles. Please talk to us about the hours available: we work flexibly across the week including some weekends and evenings.
We work each day, to make sure we offer a wide range of purposeful activities and 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.
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
And much, much more – bring your skills, interests and talents and share your expertise with us.
Our Offer
Along with a competitive salary we are offering.
A Contributory pension (contribution rate of approx. 24%)
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;
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.
If you would like an open and informal discussion regards this role then please contact Debbie Dennis via email at debbie.dennis@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Applications close on 11th January 2026 and interviews will be held 22nd January 2026 and 27th January 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 of RQF Level 6.
PLEASE NOTE: It is imperative that your covering letter/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.
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.
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.
2 x 37 hour roles
1 x 27 hour role
It's our job to help people with disabilities live each day to the full. We're developing our community day services in Louth and this is an exciting time to join our experienced and friendly team.
We are looking for Support Workers who can work flexibly, with a positive outlook, good communication skills and a willingness to learn. The ability to drive with access to a vehicle for work would be an advantage. We have full time and part-time roles. Please talk to us about the hours available: we work flexibly across the week including some weekends and evenings.
We work each day, to make sure we offer a wide range of purposeful activities and 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.
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
And much, much more – bring your skills, interests and talents and share your expertise with us.
Our Offer
Along with a competitive salary we are offering.
A Contributory pension (contribution rate of approx. 24%)
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;
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.
If you would like an open and informal discussion regards this role then please contact Debbie Dennis via email at debbie.dennis@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Applications close on 11th January 2026 and interviews will be held 22nd January 2026 and 27th January 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 of RQF Level 6.
PLEASE NOTE: It is imperative that your covering letter/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.
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.
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.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.