Pool Support Worker Complex Needs

We are Hestia. We make a difference. 

At Hestia, we live by our values and are committed to a more equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation that provides a variety of services such as Domestic Abuse, Modern Slavery, Mental Health & Complex Needs and Criminal Justice. We are committed to empower people to rebuild their lives and regain independence. 

The service you will work in….

The Lewisham Older Adults Day Service is responsible for the Calabash Centre's lease and use. As part of this, we rent out our halls to the community outside of operational hours. In order to ensure that the building is accessible to the community, there needs to be a member of staff on site during all bookings. We are looking for pool workers to help support with this.

A day in this role looks like….

As a Pool Worker at Hestia, you will play a crucial role in our Older People service. Your contributions will directly influence the lives of our service users, guiding them towards a path of empowerment and independence.

A day will never look the same and some of the things you can expect to do/be responsible for are:

• Supporting the wider community to use the hall outside of operational hours (9am-5pm).
• Unlock the building, allow access and prepare it for the hirers, be present on reception during bookings to greet and support hirers, as well as securing it after they have left.
• Ensure that the hall and attendees are safe during their use of the facilities, as specified in their contract.
• Help keep the building safe during bookings, including supporting service users to evacuate in the event of a fire.

Why Hestia?

Joining Hestia means more than just a job; it's an opportunity to be part of something bigger. We offer a supportive, inclusive and resolution driven work environment where your contributions are recognised and valued. As a member of our team, you will have the chance to grow both personally and professionally while making a lasting impact on the lives of those we serve.

We are looking for candidates who bring a combination of passion, expertise, and dedication to the table. To excel in this role, you should possess:

• Reliability and a responsible attitude.
• A friendly and approachable manner.
• Have the confidence to secure the premises.
• Have a strong understanding of Health and Safety.
• Confident in maintaining Hestia's reputation within the wider community.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.

We are a disability confident employer…

Hestia is a disability confident employer, committed to the employment and career development of individual with disabilities. As part of this commitment, we operate a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We will also accommodate reasonable adjustment during the selection and interview process and throughout your employment with us.