Job Description

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

An exciting opportunity is available in Lewisham to help shape the way in house day opportunities are provided to people with a range of complex needs and behaviours which challenge. Do you have a proven track record of operational management & developing services in social care and health? Are you a strong leader with excellent communication skills and staff management experience? Then we would like to hear from you

What's the role?

To be responsible for the management, development and coordination of day opportunities for people with Learning Disabilities and additional support needs, challenging behaviours for services for adults with Physical & sensory Disabilities, and for people with Dementia.


To be responsible for service changes directly affecting the area of day services.

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

You will be an experienced Manager who has led front line services through change preferably in a building based, community setting. You will have experience of working with people with learning disabilities, dementia and or challenging behaviours. You will be an excellent communicator and have the motivation, drive and commitment to work closely with staff, service users and partners to achieve positive outcomes for our service and those who use it.

Location

The job is based in Ladywell Centre, and the Mulberry Centre. There is an expectation you will be available to work from both buildings. Due to the nature of the service, working from home is not a routine practice.

Special conditions

There could e some limited out of hours working due to the building being used at weekends. 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

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Salary

52,269 - 54,360 per annum (P04)


NB: 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 has a dedicated employment support service, Lewisham Works , which offers Lewisham residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you want to join Lewisham Works, please email JobsAndSkills@lewisham.gov.uk and an advisor will be in touch with you.


The Council reserves the right to close adverts early if there is a large response.