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SalaryCome, join us and be part of our Day Services 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 day 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.
In Lincoln, from our established community base, you’ll work with a Team Leader, other Assistant Team Leaders and our staff team to lead, inspire and build on 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. We have high expectations and want everyone to have the chance to reach their potential. 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 an Assistant Team Leader who has the commitment and skills to inspire and manage our team at Lincoln, as well as be a key part of our wider management team. 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.
Please consider our plan Living Life to the Full, and our values in your application Life at LCC – Culture, leadership and values - Lincolnshire County Council
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
- 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
To arrange an informal chat about the job, please contact michelle.williams@lincolnshire.gov.uk
or danielle.jenkinson@lincolnshire.gov.uk
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.
