Day Opportunity Worker LBHF624122

Job Details:

Salary range : £34,359 - £35,892 per annum
Work location: 145 King Street, Hammersmith, London, W6 9XY
Hours per week: 36.00
Contract type: Permanent
Vetting requirements: Enhanced DBS Check 
Closing date: 18 June 2026
Interview date: 29 June 2026
Contact details for Informal discussion: Kristina Chase, Day Opportunities Manager on 02073846950 or via email on [email protected]

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Day Opportunities Service at Imperial Wharf Resource Centre, supporting older people and people with physical disabilities.

Working as part of a small team you will be providing personal care to residents (Day Centre attendees), facilitating and developing a range of therapeutic group and individual activities. You will act as keyworker to residents forming links with families, carers and other professionals ensuring the customer’s dignity and wellbeing is put at the heart of service delivery.

The candidate must have good IT skills and be familiar with care plan and risk assessment guidelines. Good written English and ability to communicate in a professional manner is also an essential skill for this role.

The service is currently open Monday to Friday 08.30-16.15. Occasional early morning and evening working may be required. Approximately one weekend per month may be required if service extends to seven days, currently under review.

To be successful in this role you will need the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people, sometimes under difficult circumstances and respond under pressure. The ability to handle crisis situations calmly, quickly, and logically, is essential.

Note: shortlisted candidates will be required to complete an IT and written English assessment.

Successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Please refer to the for more information.

Our People Values:

How we act defines who we are. At the heart of our organisation is a common approach to defining ‘who we are’. We are looking for people who can build this into everything they do.

We are fair
We treat everyone with compassion, dignity and fairness. We value the views and opinion of others, and promote benefits and opportunities for all.

We are caring
We care about our borough and doing things well. We focus on standards and continuous improvement; learning from our mistakes and celebrating success.

We are collaborators
We work together for a better society. We work with our residents, businesses, schools, third sector and others for better outcomes for everyone.

We are driven
We will only settle for the very best. We seek to continually improve and put our residents, customers and businesses at the heart of everything we do.

Our commitment to you:

At H&F you will have access to a comprehensive total reward package as well as joining a flexible working employer and as such all staff can request flexible working Click HERE to find out more.

We believe an inclusive workplace is about the visibility and representation of our local diverse community - it is about open and transparent decision making co-produced with staff and residents.

It is about respect for diversity and a shared identity that seeks to encourage fair and transparent recruitment, retention, and career progression. We take a proactive approach to equity, diversity, and inclusion so that it is part of the fabric of the Council with a shared understanding of the role all colleagues play in realising the inclusivity of the workplace. At H&F, our workplace ensures that everybody has equitable access to opportunities.

In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equitable access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of their age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification (GOQ) applies.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

To explore more about the work we do towards being an inclusive employer and our commitments to achieve this please click HERE .

Asking for Adjustments

We are committed to removing barriers in the workplace and this includes adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

If you would like to discuss any adjustments or request the application form in a different format, please contact us at [email protected] or by post to The Town Hall, King Street, Hammersmith W6 9JU

 

Hammersmith & Fulham Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.


Corporate Equalities Employment Policy: In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification (GOQ) applies.


We are a Disability Confident Employer – committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.