Community Support Specialist

2 months ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Lambeth Full time

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Position: Community Support Specialist REF:

Salary: £, pa rising in annual increments to £, pa inc LW.

Type: Permanent and Full Time

About Us:

Lambeth Council is on an exciting journey, with ambitious plans to enhance the lives of our communities and residents. Through our transformational One Lambeth Programme, we are committed to ensuring that we are 'connected by purpose' in all our endeavors to achieve excellence. Our recently established One Lambeth Values and Behaviours, developed collaboratively by our staff, emphasize Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability. For further details, please refer to our dedicated resources.

About the Borough:

Situated in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community with a population exceeding , residents. From the lively area of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we take pride in being the th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with over languages spoken, making Lambeth home to the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a flourishing Portuguese-speaking population.

With outstanding educational institutions, beautiful green spaces such as Brockwell Park, cultural treasures like the Black Cultural Archives, and renowned establishments like St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth provides a rich and dynamic environment.

About the Role:

We have exciting opportunities available at The Crescent Day Service, which caters to adults with learning disabilities and complex needs.

At The Crescent Day Services, we offer Postural Management and a variety of engaging activities, collaborating closely with our caregivers, health professionals, and multidisciplinary teams.

We are in search of highly motivated individuals who can assist participants in engaging in meaningful activities that lead to positive outcomes.

Ideal candidates will be compassionate, possess effective communication skills, and be driven to ensure a high standard of care and support is delivered.

You will be expected to work as a co-keyworker for a small group of service users.

Proficiency in literacy, numeracy, and IT skills is essential for fulfilling your responsibilities.

Your role will involve supporting personal care needs while promoting individuals' independence, choice, dignity, health, and overall wellbeing.

Candidates should have experience in a day service or social care environment or demonstrate a solid understanding of achieving the best outcomes for individuals with profound and multiple learning disabilities or dementia.

With a proactive attitude, you will play a crucial role in the development and promotion of the Day Services.

Teamwork is essential, and you will promote Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) within your role. You should be comfortable working both collaboratively and independently as required.

Regular supervision and access to ongoing training and development will be provided to support your career growth in Adult Social Care.

We strongly encourage applications from individuals from underrepresented groups. While the position is open to all applicants, Lambeth will utilize the positive action provisions of the Equality Act to appoint a candidate from underrepresented groups when two candidates of equal merit are considered.

For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification available in the provided resources.

Benefits:

We believe in recognizing and rewarding our staff. When you join us, you will have access to a range of benefits, including:

  • Participation in our Staff Networks: Black, Asian, and Multi-Ethnic, LGBTQ+, Disability, Young Professionals, and Women's.
  • Generous annual leave entitlement starting from days, increasing to up to days based on length of service.
  • Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
  • Hybrid Working.
  • Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Occupational Sick Pay based on length of service.
  • Discounts at local restaurants.
  • Discount at our Active Lambeth Gyms.
  • Learning and Development opportunities, including Apprenticeships.
  • Cycle to Work Scheme.
  • Secure Bike Storage facilities at our Town Hall and Civic Centre.
  • Trade Union Membership.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in this opportunity, please click on the apply button and complete an online application.

In your supporting statement, clearly demonstrate how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an 'A' at the shortlist stage. We operate an anonymized application process, so ensure personal details are removed when uploading your CV or personal statement.

At Lambeth, we are committed to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are dedicated to safer recruitment practices and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please refer to our resources.

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