Service Assistant
- Salary range:£26,427
- Possalaryto£27,274
- Contract Type:Permanent
- Directorate:Place & Economy
- Closing Date:11 November 2026
- Pay Grade:5
- Weekly Hours:18
The salary quoted is for full time post and will be pro rata accordingly (18 hour)
All about the Role
This is not a term time only post.
We're looking for someone energetic, kind, and enthusiastic to join our team working with adults who have learning disabilities at our Day Opportunities service in Bretton.
Your job will be to support people to build confidence, learn new skills, and enjoy their day. You'll help them take part in fun and meaningful activities and support them to be as independent as possible.
You'll help plan and run activities both at the centre and out in the community. These might include:
- Cooking, music, arts and crafts
- Sports and fitness activities like boxing, cycling, and sailing
You'll support people by encouraging independence, listening to what they want, and making sure they feel respected and included.
All about our Team
Forward Steps is a friendly day service based at The Kingfisher Centre in Bretton.
We support people during the day to:
- Try new things
- Build independence and confidence
- Make friends and have fun
People usually take part in activities in small groups, based on their interests and goals. We focus on creating positive experiences, happy memories, and a place where everyone feels welcome.
All about You
You don't need to know everything already, but it's important that you:
- Are caring, patient, and respectful
- Understand that people with learning disabilities and autism may need different types of support
- Are happy to help with personal care when needed
- Can work well as part of a team or on your own
- Have the right to work in the UK
You should also:
- Feel confident talking to people and working with different professionals
- Be able to use a computer for basic tasks like writing notes
- Be willing to help people use our transport
- Use your initiative and stay calm in different situations
Most importantly, you should enjoy helping others, have a positive attitude, and be willing to learn.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of applications, so we encourage you to apply early.
All about our Commitments
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to fostering diversity, advancing equity, and building an inclusive workplace for everyone. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and particularly encourage those from underrepresented groups, including disabled people, care leavers, and individuals from minority ethnic communities. Your unique perspectives and experiences are encouraged and valued and will play a vital role in our success.
We are committed to making our recruitment process as accessible as possible. If you are disabled and require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact pccrecruitment@peterborough.gov.uk we will work with you to meet your needs.
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.
If you've already applied and completed the recruitment process for this position within the last three months, there's no need to reapply. We really appreciate your interest and thank you for considering us.
Meet the recruiter
Babs Burton
Recruitment and Retention Officer
Job benefits
Employee benefits platform
Access to a range of benefits, including in-store and online discounts as well as our Cycle to Work and Home & Electronics schemes.
Annual Leave Buying
Buy up to 10 days additional annual leave (pro-rata).
Car Lease Scheme
Access to car lease scheme.
Bank Holiday Flexibility
Take your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstances.
Shared Cost AVCs
Make Additional Voluntarily Contributions to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings.
Learning & Development
Access to development opportunities including apprenticeships to support your personal and professional growth.
Volunteer Leave
Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day.
Employee Recognition Awards
Opportunities to receive Employee Recognition Awards.
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