Senior Massage Therapist

Lambeth Council; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council in London seeks a Senior Massage Therapist to provide tailored therapeutic massages and client consultations. This role allows for flexible hours and requires experience in maintaining treatment records and offering wellness advice. Ideal candidates will engage closely with clients to address their individual needs while promoting general wellbeing. Join a vibrant community committed to quality service and inclusivity.

Qualifications

• Experience in massage therapy and client relations.
• Ability to maintain treatment records accurately.
• Strong knowledge of therapeutic techniques and wellness advice.

Responsibilities

• Consult with clients to understand their massage needs.
• Administer therapeutic massages tailored to individual client requirements.
• Maintain detailed records of treatments and client histories.

Skills

Client consultation and scheduling

Performing therapeutic massages

Personalized treatment plans

Advice on posture and relaxation

Job description

Senior Massage Therapist REF: 2587

£22 per hour

Flexible Hours Contract

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:

Active Lambeth is the leisure service run by Lambeth Council and operates from 8 locations across the borough. There are four leisure centres with swimming pools, sports halls, an ice rink, outdoor sports facilities and standalone lifestyle and fitness centres, as well as Family Leisure Zones, Karaoke booths, Climbing Walls and treatment rooms.

Lambeth offers a range of activities in its leisure centres with sports halls being used by block bookers for activities such as football, basketball and volleyball, while spaces are also hired out on an hourly basis for activities such as badminton, squash and pickleball.

On the fitness side, a range of classes are offered in studios and spin studios, while there are a range of other spaces used for gymnastics, trampolining, meetings & conferences,

About the Role:

The day-to-day duties of a Massage Therapist may include a combination of the following:

• Conferring with clients in order to schedule appointment and sessions
• Consulting with clients to gauge their massage needs and preferences and adjusting techniques to meet their individual needs
• Guiding clients through the service offerings, helping them to choose what type of massage would be most appropriate for them
• Maintaining a detailed history of each client, including information like chronic illness, medication, lifestyle, and past injuries
• Informing the client about available massage treatments and providing advice as to which treatments may be the most beneficial to them
• Performing therapeutic massages and applying the correct level of pressure to specific areas of the body
• Providing clients with advice about things like posture, relaxation techniques, and stretching, for improved general wellbeing
• Promoting and advertising their business when self-employed
• If necessary, referring clients to medical professionals
• Travelling to corporate locations to deliver on-site massages for employees when necessary
• Evaluating clients’ soft tissue condition, joint quality and function, muscle strength, and range of motion
• Consulting with clients about their medical histories and any problems with stress and/or pain in order to determine whether massage would be helpful
• Massaging and kneading the muscles and soft tissues of the human body in order to provide treatment for medical conditions, injuries or wellness maintenance
• Preparing and blending oils, and applying the blends to clients’ skin
• Discussing with other health care professionals such as physiotherapists, chiropractors, physicians, and psychologists in order to develop treatment plans for clients
• Maintaining detailed and accurate treatment records of clients
• Attending and participating in meetings and training sessions
• Responsible of maintain the cleanliness of towels and linens.

Successful candidate maybe asked to work up to 12 hours per week if required.

How to Apply:

To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement will clearly evidence how you meet the shortlisting criteria on the personal specification marked “A” for application:

Job Description and Person Specification

We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement.

Recruitment Timelines:

Advert close date: 11:59pm on 8th February 2026.

Shortlisting date: 10th & 11th February 2026

Interview Date: 18th & 19th February 2026

Successful candidates will be asked to apply for an Enhanced 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

Contact Information:

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Jacqueline Gayle at [e-mail]

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.

We actively support applications from Lambeth Care Leavers