Community Support Specialist

4 weeks 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.

Employment Type: Permanent and Full Time

About Us:

Joining Lambeth Council presents an exciting opportunity to contribute to the future of our communities and residents. We are committed to our transformational One Lambeth Programme, ensuring we are 'connected by purpose' in all our endeavors to achieve excellence. Our recently developed One Lambeth Values and Behaviours emphasize Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability, crafted for staff by staff. For more information, please explore our dedicated resources.

About the Borough:

Situated in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community with over , residents. From the lively neighborhood 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 more than languages spoken, making Lambeth home to the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking population.

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

About the Role:

We have openings at The Crescent Day Service, dedicated to supporting adults with learning disabilities and complex needs.

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

We are looking for highly motivated individuals to assist participants in engaging in meaningful activities that lead to positive outcomes.

Ideal candidates will be compassionate, possess effective communication skills, and be motivated to ensure high-quality care and support is delivered.

Responsibilities include co-keyworking a small group of service users.

Candidates should have strong literacy, numeracy, and IT skills to perform their duties effectively.

Support with personal care needs is essential, ensuring overall hygiene while promoting individuals' independence, choice, dignity, health, and wellbeing.

Previous experience in a day service or social care setting is preferred, or 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 the team. You should be comfortable working both collaboratively and independently as needed.

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

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

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

Benefits:

We believe in rewarding our staff. When you join us, you'll gain 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 depending 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're interested in this opportunity, click on the apply button and complete an online application.

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

At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment 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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