Location
London Borough of Harrow

Hours
Full Time (hours not specified)

Salary
£33,387 per annum

About the Role
London Borough of Harrow is seeking a Day Service Officer to work at the Kenmore Sensory Complex Needs hub. The role involves supporting people with learning disabilities and complex sensory needs by meeting their physical, behavioural, and emotional needs while respecting their individual rights and choices. The post holder will organise and facilitate appropriate community integration activities, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, including risk assessments for community activities, transport, and access in line with DDA requirements. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about working collaboratively with families, carers, other providers, and professionals to deliver a high-quality day service. The successful candidate will have a keen eye for identifying opportunities that utilise service users’ skills and enhance their quality of life.

About Us
Harrow Council is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK. It offers a vibrant community with a range of cultures, religions, and opinions, contributing to high-achieving schools and a close-knit community. Located 10 miles from central London with excellent transport links including the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line, and national rail services, Harrow is easily accessible via the M1, M25, and A406.

Other Information
Harrow Council is committed to equality of opportunity and values diversity in its workforce. The council promotes an inclusive workplace and ensures all staff and service users have equal access to services and employment. It is a disability-confident employer and makes reasonable adjustments to recruitment processes to support candidates with disabilities or long-term health conditions. The council is also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults through stringent safer recruitment procedures.

Experience
- Experience working with challenging behaviour and/or complex needs
- Experience of moving and handling people

About You
- Knowledge of current legislation
- Understanding of safeguarding procedures
- Physical ability to complete moving and handling duties
- Passionate about working in partnership with families, carers, other providers, and professionals to deliver high-quality services

Qualifications
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
- GCSE English and Maths or equivalent