Neighbourhood Co-ordinator
Job Description
Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities!
We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.
Introduction
Are you passionate about making a real difference for Lewisham’s citizens? Do you thrive on working across sectors and have the confidence to bring fresh ideas? Clear and professional communication is essential for this role – you’ll need to present complex information in a way that builds trust and supports collaboration across health, social care, and community partners. If you want to continue shaping integrated care and make a lasting impact, this could be the perfect role for you.
What’s the role? ……
As a Neighbourhood Coordinator, you will play a key role in Lewisham’s Neighbourhood Model, promoting integration between health, social care, and community services. You will coordinate multi-disciplinary team meetings, build strong relationships with GP practices and partners, and help shape care pathways for citizens with complex needs.
What’s in it for you?
Excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits including:
- Generous holiday allowance
- Local Government Pension scheme
- Flexible working and family friendly policies
- Season ticket and bicycle loans
- A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships
- Supportive staff networks
What we’re looking for
We’re looking for someone who communicates clearly and professionally, building strong relationships across health, social care, and community partners. You’ll need excellent organisational skills to manage multi-disciplinary meetings and priorities effectively. A good understanding of Adult Social Care and community health services is essential, along with confidence in using digital tools and data. You should be proactive, adaptable, and able to work both independently and as part of a team. Above all, you’ll share our commitment to equality, inclusion, and delivering the best outcomes for Lewisham’s citizens.
Location
The job is primarily based in Laurence House, Catford, SE6 4RU, but we operate a hybrid approach where you will be required to work both in the office and from home on a regular basis.
Special conditions
- Basic DBS check required
- Working days: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
The recruitment process is anonymous and we don’t accept CV’s.
Applicant handbook - please read the guidance in this handbook when applying. It is essential that you complete the application fully and that your supporting statement covers how you meet each of the person specification criteria listed.
For an informal discussion about this job, please contact Jenny Collier, Senior Neighbourhood Coordinator, 020 8314 8316
Please click here to view the Job Description and Person Specification
Salary
£40,404 - £41,637 per annum (pro rata) (S01)
N.B: All appointments will be offered at the minimum spinal column point (SCP) for the grade of the role. The only exception to this will be when matching current salary (up to the maximum of the scale), which is subject to evidential proof.
Diversity
Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply
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Salary range
- £40,404 - £41,637 per year