Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities!
We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.
Introduction
Are you an experienced support worker looking for a change? Do you have what it takes to support people with behaviours which challenge in a positive way? Are you energetic, motivated and keen to improve lives? Then read on as you maybe just who we are looking for.
What’s the role
We are a Council run service which provides a building and community based service for people who need specialist support and understanding of their unique behaviours. The team offer an opportunity, for the people who attend the Challenging needs service, to take part in a wide range of building and community activities including: catering, fitness, music, ICT and creative pursuits.
We are looking for 3 people to join our experienced and motivated team.
What’s in it for you?
Excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits including:
What we’re looking for
We are looking for people with experience of working within the mental health/Adults with learning disabilities/Autism specialism, ideally within a building based service. However primarily you will need to be keen, proactive, energetic and with the ability to enthuse others. Every day will be different and you will need to be confident and not afraid of getting involved.
Location
These jobs are based in the Mulberry Centre, 15 Amersham Vale, New Cross, London, SE14 6LD.
Special conditions
The recruitment process is anonymous and we don’t accept CV’s.
Applicant handbook- please read the guidance in this handbook when applying. It is essential that you complete the application fully and that your supporting statement covers how you meet each of the person specification criteria listed.
For an informal discussion about this job, please contact Michele.Oliver-Lockwood@lewisham.gov.uk
Please click here to view the Job Description and Person Specification
Salary
£34,863 - £35,892 per annum (Scale 5)
N.B: All appointments will be offered at the minimum spinal column point (SCP) for the grade of the role. The only exception to this will be when matching current salary (up to the maximum of the scale), which is subject to evidential proof.
Diversity
Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply
The Council reserves the right to close adverts early if there is a large response.
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Lewisham is a vibrant and culturally diverse borough. This reflected in all aspects of daily life, from the response to the pandemic where the community rallied to support our most vulnerable residents, to the 170 languages spoken in our homes, schools and businesses. We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.
As we plan ahead, we are working towards a fairer, greener, healthier and more economically sound future for all in Lewisham. This means continuing our efforts to tackle climate change for generations to come; ensuring that good health and wellbeing is equally accessible to everyone; and safeguarding local jobs and up-skilling residents with tools they need to succeed. Building on the community spirit and activism that has been so prevalent in recent years, we are committed to creating a Future Lewisham we can all have a part in.
