Senior Recreation Assistant - Weekday REF: 3027
SC4: £31,086 pa rising in annual increments to £33,384 inc LW.
Permanent and Full Time
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
The post sits within the Resident & Commercial Services division which is responsible for a range of customer facing services such as Leisure (Active Lambeth), Libraries, Registrars, Parking & Network Management as well as capital delivery projects. Active Lambeth transferred in-house on 1 st April 2023. The in-house team is responsible for all aspects of service delivery, including day to day operations, sales, marketing & customer services, policies & procedures. There are five swimming pools across the estate as well as sports halls, family leisure zones, gyms and racket sport facilities.
About the Role
A Senior Recreation Assistant is responsible for the cleaning, preparation and general safety in a sport and recreation facility, including administering first aid. At this level, they will also have some involvement in management of staff rotas and setting and leading of operational duties for a small team of recreation assistants when on shift. They are expected to act as a mentoring role model to other recreation assistants and be responsible for some staff training, for example inductions. In all cases Senior Recreation Assistants may be the first point of contact with customers and will need strong communication and social skills. They also act as keyholders and can open and close facilities.
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.
For an informal discussion, please contact: Sophie Simmons, on ssimmons@lambeth.gov.uk
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.
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Senior Recreation Assistant -Weekday employer: London Borough of Lambeth
The London Borough of Lambeth is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a supportive and collaborative work culture that prioritises the well-being and professional growth of its employees. With a focus on driving practice excellence in Children’s Social Care, staff are provided with ample opportunities for development through training and multi-agency collaboration, all while contributing to meaningful outcomes for the community. Located in vibrant London, employees enjoy a dynamic environment that encourages innovation and engagement.
