Day Services Support Worker

Lambeth Council; London Borough of Lambeth; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Lambeth Council is seeking a Day Services Support Worker at The Crescent Day Centre in South London. The role involves supporting adults with learning disabilities and complex needs to engage in meaningful activities, under a co-keyworker model, with emphasis on dignity and independence.

The position is permanent and part-time, with two shifts: 21 hours and 30 hours per week. Training and supervision are provided as part of a supportive Adult Social Care environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a day service or social care setting.
• Good literacy, numeracy, and IT skills.
• Ability to support with personal care and lunchtime activities.

Responsibilities

• Support attendees to engage in meaningful activities.
• Work as a Co-keyworker to service users.
• Promote Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) within the team.
• Receive regular supervision and participate in ongoing training.

Skills

Compassionate

Communication

Literacy

Numeracy

IT skills

Teamwork

Independence

Job description

Day Services Support Worker REF: 3097

Location- Crescent Day Centre

SC3: £31,112 pa rising in annual increments to £32,571 PR RATA inc LW .

Permanent and Part Time

21 HRS x 1 Day Service Support Worker

30 HRS x 1 Day Service Support Worker

About Us:

Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.

It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our

Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth.

With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.

Please have a look at our dedicated One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.

About the Team and Role

Opportunities have arisen at The Crescent Day service: a service for adults with learning disabilities and complex needs

The Crescent Day Service provide a range of activities, working closely with our carers, Health, and multidisciplinary colleagues.

The teams are seeking highly motivated individuals to support people to engage in meaningful activities, which will offer quality outcomes for attendees.

We are looking for people who are compassionate, able to communicate effectively and motivate to ensure a high quality of care and support is provided.

You will be expected to work as a Co- keyworker to service users.

You will have good literacy, numeracy, and IT skills to fulfil your role.

You will be required to support with personal care needs, lunchtime support, maintaining overall hygiene, whilst ensuring individuals’ independence, choice, dignity, health, and wellbeing are always being promoted.

You will need to have some experience in a day service or social care setting or demonstrate a good understanding of gaining the best outcome for individuals who may have profound and multiple learning disabilities.

With a can-do attitude you will be integral in supporting the development and promotion of the Day Services.

You will work closely as a team member promoting Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). You will be confident working in a team as well as on your own where needed.

You will be provided with regular supervision and access to ongoing training and development to enhance and develop your career in Adult Social Care.

Adult Social Care in Lambeth is one of the highest performing services in the country. In 2026, we received a strong overall “Good” rating from the Care Quality Commission and our commitment to equity and inclusion in the borough was rated as “Outstanding”.

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 click here.

Successful candidates will be asked to apply for a Enhance Certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information about the DBS can be found at www.homeoffice.gov.uk/agencies-public-bodies/dbs

You will be required to undertake a Cifas check. Further information about Cifas can be found here Cifas