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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:

Generous holiday allowance
Local Government Pension scheme
Flexible working and family friendly policies
Season ticket and bicycle loans
A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships
Supportive staff networks

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 job is subject to an enhanced DBS check

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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