Support Worker Apprentice
| Posting date: | 17 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £24,224 to £24,413 per year, pro rata |
| Additional salary information: | First year £24,224 with progression to second year at £24, 413 (pro rata) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 March 2026 |
| Location: | Stamford, Lincolnshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Lincolnshire County Council |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 1617/2162 |
Summary
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 Stamford at our Hub, 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, has 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 base, which is well-established in the local community, and well used by a range of community groups.
Our Apprentice Support Worker will earn as they learn with expert support from a training provider 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 or Level 3 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; Hayley Martin on hayley.martin@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 08/03/26 and interviews will be held on 19/03/26.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
It's our job to help people with disabilities live each day to the full. We're developing our community day services in Stamford at our Hub, 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, has 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 base, which is well-established in the local community, and well used by a range of community groups.
Our Apprentice Support Worker will earn as they learn with expert support from a training provider 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 or Level 3 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; Hayley Martin on hayley.martin@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 08/03/26 and interviews will be held on 19/03/26.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.