Apprentice Support Worker - Horncastle

About The Role of an Apprentice Support Worker
LCC is committed to providing an excellent person-centred approach for the people we support. At our bases around the county, we provide day opportunities predominantly to adults with learning and/or physical disabilities and older adults. As an Apprentice Support Worker, you will work as part of a team, offering a variety of activities, both on site and in the local community.

This could include;

• Healthy eating & cookery 
• Creative arts – Working alongside local artists
• Gardening & horticulture - Utilise our onsite garden
• Fitness and health - Join us for "Yong Woga" our take on Wong Yoga....
• Intensive interaction & sensory support 

• Work skills development –volunteering & supported volunteering

If you have a passion or hobby, turning this into an activity for others to enjoy.
Our ultimate aim is to ensure the people we support live life to the full (please read attached document “Living Life to the Full”).

How will we get you there?
Over the course of the next 2 years, we will help you to develop your skills and gain the experience required for you to progress your career within adult care.

We will do this by;

• On the job development and experience.
• Apprenticeship based exercises to help broaden your knowledge.
• Mentoring from experienced colleagues.

• Offering great in-house training opportunities, including Moving and Handling and the use of hoists.

About the team
The services we provide at Horncastle are person centred to a wide range of individuals helping them to achieve their aspirations, contribute to the local community and to live life to the full. The teams have a wide range of skills and experience and they are always looking to share their skills – what could you bring to the team?

Where could this take you?
As a Qualified Support Worker you could work within the Day Services teams and continue to develop onwards in to more senior positions or diversify in to our Maximising Independence team. There is also the opportunity to move over to our Social Care teams, becoming a Community Care Officer and then following further training on to a Social Worker position…the sky really is the limit!

What we're looking for
We are looking for people who enjoy working with others and are keen to learn and develop with our support. If you have a hobby or special interest, you can share this with the people we support, share your passion and enthusiasm and watch people grow from this.

Applicants must hold English and Maths GCSE Grade A-C OR an equivalent level 2 qualification OR be willing to work towards this level.

A full Person Specification is available within the attached Job Description.

This could be where your journey starts
What we 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; Sarah Ling via email sarah.ling@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 12th January 2025 and interviews will be held Thursday 23rd January 2025

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.