We are Hestia. We make a difference.
At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Pool Worker to play a pivotal role in our Complex Needs Service in Lewisham.
Sounds great, what will I be doing?
At Lewisham Mental Health Service we provide supported accommodation for single adults with complex mental health needs at various recovery stages. Our service is part of the London Borough of Lewisham's Mental Health Supported Housing Pathway, which promotes recovery and independence to individuals with a mental health diagnosis. The service is dedicated to helping service users develop the skills and networks needed to maximise their independent living abilities and transition to suitable accommodation, whether it be alternative supported housing or independent living.
The primary focus of our service is to enhance engagement with mental health treatment. Therefore, it is crucial for us to collaborate effectively with key agencies, such as SLaM, to improve the mental health and wellbeing of our service users. The service consists of 2 x 24-hour accommodation within the borough of Lewisham. Tredown Road has capacity for 8 service users and Coulgate Street has a capacity of 7. At the moment both sites are male only, however depending on need this could change to mixed accommodation.
What do I need to bring with me?
You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application.
Here's what the team will be looking for
Experience as a Support Worker supporting people with mental health issues in a community setting
Interview Steps
We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect.
Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do! Face to face interview: Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based.
Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles.
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 proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us.
Safeguarding Statement
Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia.