Lead Support Worker Wisbech – Larksfield, Wisbech, United Kingdom
Our Benefits
We value our colleagues in Cambridgeshire County Council and have developed a number of benefits in addition to the basics like annual leave, sick pay, pension and mileage
- A comprehensive wellbeing package to cover all aspects of wellbeing, both in and out of work, which can also be accessed by your family
- Buy up to 4 weeks additional annual leave (pro-rata) through our salary sacrifice scheme (subject to operational considerations)
- Take your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstances
- Make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings
- Access to development opportunities, apprenticeships and qualified coaches to support your personal and professional growth
- Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day
- Access to Peer Support Groups through our IDEAL staff equality, diversity and inclusion network
- Opportunities to nominate and receive Employee Recognition Awards
- An Our Cambs Rewards account, giving you access to in-store and online discounts as well as our Car Lease and Cycle to Work schemes
Take a look at our Employment Benefits Brochure attached to this advert to find out more.
About the role
Larksfield Supported Living is a welcoming and supportive service based in the heart of Wisbech, providing high-quality support to adults with learning and/or physical disabilities.
Our focus is simple but powerful, enabling the people we support to live as independently as possible while enjoying fulfilling, meaningful lives within their local community. We are passionate about creating opportunities that reflect the lifestyles, choices, and experiences enjoyed by others, ensuring every individual is respected, valued, and empowered.
At Larksfield, we support people in their own homes to build confidence, develop essential life skills, and achieve their personal goals. Whether its managing daily routines, accessing the community, or taking part in activities that promote wellbeing and social inclusion, our team is dedicated to helping each person reach their full potential.
This is a dynamic and rewarding environment where no two days are the same. Youll play a key role in supporting engaging and person-centred activities, encouraging independence, and making a genuine difference in peoples lives. Were looking for individuals who bring enthusiasm, compassion, and a real commitment to working alongside people to achieve positive outcomes.
For more information or to chat about this opportunity please contact Amy Phillips on 07393 146864 or Kirsty Wood on 07917 210139.
Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
About you
You are someone who is committed to learning, growing, and continually developing your skills. We offer excellent training and development opportunities, and you will bring the motivation and dedication to complete further qualifications, embrace new challenges, and build your expertise alongside a supportive and collaborative team.
While experience of working with vulnerable people, either professionally or in a personal capacity, is valuable, what truly sets you apart is your ability to communicate effectively. Youll have strong verbal and written communication skills, alongside confident IT skills, and the creativity to think differently and problem-solve in a person-centred way.
You approach your work with sensitivity, professionalism, and integrity, demonstrating a clear understanding of confidentiality both within and outside the service. You will also have a strong commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion, actively promoting anti-discriminatory practice and respecting the individuality of everyone you support. A good understanding of person-centred approaches and equal opportunities is essential.
Youll be equally comfortable working independently or as part of a team, whether thats lone working or contributing to group activities, always maintaining a high standard of care and collaboration.
You will need a proficient level of spoken and written English to support accurate case recording and communication, and you will hold a Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care (or a related subject).
Please use your supporting statement to outline how your skills and experience match the essential criteria outlined in the Job Description/Person Specification attached to this vacancy.
Please note: We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible!
About usCambridgeshire is a great place to work and live with a diverse population, an urban centre in Cambridge, historic Isle of Ely, Huntingdon and St Ives as well as more rural landscapes.We are proud to serve the diverse communities of Cambridgeshire and want our workforce to be reflective of this diversity, which we believe benefits our employees, the organisation and our communities.https://youtu.be/DDE1nplZttYVisit our jobs and careers section to find out more about our wide range of learning and development opportunities; apprenticeships; our wellbeing package; staff benefits; our commitment to equality, diversity and Inclusion.http://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/council/jobs-and-careers…