Job Description

Job Introduction
What are you going to do in 2026? If you're ready for a new challenge, this could be the role for you.
The Hastings Centre at Gainsborough has two Relief Support Worker vacancies. We are open to discussions about full or part-time working. We work flexibly across the week including some weekends and evenings. Our job is to support adults with learning and / or physical disabilities to live their lives to the full. The people we work with have some challenges, but they also have energy, dreams and ambitions. Our job is to support people to make the most of their strengths and abilities, to learn new skills, to achieve their goals, to have new experiences and to have the best possible day, every day.
Could you do that?
These are some of the activities that we currently offer

• Work skills development & supported volunteering
• Intensive interaction & sensory support
• Personal development & wellbeing
• Fitness and health
• Gardening & horticulture
• Healthy eating & cookery
• Woodwork
• Craft enterprises

Could you add to that list by sharing skills and talents of your own?
Do you have excellent communication skills, a willingness to learn, a positive attitude, creativity and flexibility in the way you work?
Do you have the skills and confidence to support individuals and small groups to make a meaningful contribution to their local community?
Do you have the skills to develop purposeful opportunities both within the centre and the local area?
If so, we want to hear from you.
The ability to drive with access to a vehicle for work would be an advantage.
About Our Offer
Along with a competitive salary we are offering:
"Green book" Local Government terms and conditions
Access to Local Government Pension scheme (contribution rate of approx. 24%)
Comprehensive benefits package including salary sacrifice for cars, cycles, plus excellent discount schemes
37 hour working week (as full time) including flexible and hybrid working
A generous leave entitlement with a minimum of 25 days plus bank holidays and the option to buy more
Free financial wellbeing advice
Further details can be found here: Rewards and benefits - Lincolnshire County Council
If you would like an open and informal discussion regards this role then please contact cath.hayden@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 (attached on LCC jobs Site) and what you feel you can bring to this role, the team and the wider County Council.
Closing date: 11/01/26.
Interviews will be on 20/01/26.
We are sorry that recent changes in immigration law in the UK mean we are unable to offer skilled worker visa sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the requirements of
Please refer to our Job Information Pack 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.
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
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.
Attached documents
Relief Support Worker

• Salary Relief role - as and when required (25, 989 - 27, 254 pro rata)
• Frequency Annual
• Job Reference 920/1910
• Contract Type Relief
• Closing Date 11 January, 2026
• Job Category Support Staff - Social Care
• Location Gainsborough, United Kingdom
• Posted on 12 December, 2025

Skills Required