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Day Services Support Worker – Lambeth Council

Visa Sponsorship: Not stated in the advert. Applicants requiring sponsorship should confirm eligibility with Lambeth Council before applying.

Employer: Lambeth Council
Location: Crescent Day Centre, London, SW2
Salary: £31,112–£32,571 per annum, pro rata, including London Weighting
Job reference: 3097
Contract: Permanent
Working hours: Part-time – 21 hours or 30 hours per week
Closing date: 25 October 2026
Job category: Adult Social Care

About the Role

Lambeth Council is recruiting two Day Services Support Workers to join the team at Crescent Day Centre, supporting adults with learning disabilities and complex needs.

The service provides meaningful activities and works closely with carers, healthcare professionals and multidisciplinary teams to improve outcomes for the people who attend.

The successful candidates will help deliver high-quality, person-centred care while promoting independence, dignity, choice, health and wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support adults with learning disabilities and complex needs to participate in meaningful activities.
  • Provide personal care and lunchtime assistance where required.
  • Maintain hygiene standards and promote the health and wellbeing of service users.
  • Work as a co-keyworker, supporting individuals in line with their needs.
  • Collaborate with carers, healthcare professionals and other colleagues.
  • Promote equality, diversity, inclusion and independence.
  • Contribute to the ongoing development of Day Services.

Requirements

Applicants should demonstrate:

  • Some experience in a day service or social care setting, or a good understanding of supporting people with profound and multiple learning disabilities.
  • Good communication skills and the ability to motivate others.
  • Good literacy, numeracy and IT skills.
  • A compassionate, positive and flexible approach to care.
  • The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
  • A commitment to dignity, choice, inclusion and person-centred support.

Training and Development

Lambeth Council offers regular supervision and access to ongoing training and professional development to help employees build their careers in Adult Social Care.

Salary and Working Hours

The advertised salary is £31,112 per year, rising through annual increments to £32,571, including London Weighting. The salary is pro rata, meaning actual pay will depend on the part-time hours worked.

There are two positions available:

  • One position: 21 hours per week.
  • One position: 30 hours per week.

Both positions are permanent and part-time.

Visa Sponsorship

The vacancy does not explicitly confirm whether visa sponsorship is available. Applicants who require Skilled Worker sponsorship should contact Lambeth Council to confirm eligibility before applying. Do not assume sponsorship is offered.

Application and Selection Process

To be considered for an interview, applicants must submit a CV and supporting statement clearly demonstrating how they meet the application shortlisting criteria marked “A” in the person specification.

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Important: Lambeth Council operates an anonymised recruitment process. Remove personal identifying details from your CV and supporting statement before uploading them.

Successful candidates will be required to obtain an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate and undergo a Cifas check.

Closing date: 25 October 2026 at 11:55 pm, as stated in the advert.

Job reference: 3097

For an informal discussion, contact Beverley Brown at BBrown2@lambeth.gov.uk.

About Lambeth Council

Lambeth is a diverse South London borough committed to improving outcomes for residents through inclusive, high-quality public services. Its Adult Social Care service offers opportunities to develop skills and experience while supporting people to live with dignity and greater independence.

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