A message from our CEO
Hello, and welcome. We’re delighted you’re considering joining the Lewisham Irish Community Centre.
We have been at the heart of the Irish community in Rushey Green for 30 years, in that time we have evolved to support the changing needs of both the Irish community and the wider needs of our service users, friends and neighbors.
We are an ambitious charity that strives to bring the best of Irish warmth, support, and culture to the borough of Lewisham. You can read more about our ambitions in our Strategic Plan – lewishamirish.org.uk/our-strategy
We are a community centre with Irish roots but you don’t need to be Irish to work with us. Our staff play a pivotal role in helping us deliver for the whole community and we warmly welcome applications from anyone who shares our values and vision.
I hope you enjoy reading more about us and our work, our strategy and impact. We hope to speak to you soon.
Kathleen Sheridan – CEO
Current Vacancies
Adviser /Wellbeing Officer – Community Outreach
Job Title: Outreach Advice Worker – working across Lewisham, Bromley, Croydon and Lambeth.
Based: Lewisham Irish Community Centre, 2a Davenport Road, London SE6 2AZ
Fulltime 35 hours
Salary: £30,000
Reporting to: Head of Welfare Services
Contract: Permanent (subject to continued funding)
Application Process
Application Deadline: Monday, 19th January 2026, at midnight.
To Apply
To apply please submit the following:
Your CV detailing your education and work experience and a cover letter detailing how you meet the job specification requirements. The cover letter should be no more than 2 pages.
Email to –
Manager@lewishamirish.org.uk
Got Questions?
For an informal chat, please call Kathleen Sheridan CEO on 07956509033 or email Kathleen on Manager@lewishamirish.org.uk to arrange.
Opportunities for Tutors and Instructors
Irish Language Teachers
- Positions available for both adult and children’s classes
- Availability required on weekends or Thursday evenings
Irish Music Tutors
- Position available for children’s classes
- Classes will be held on Thursday evenings
Healthy Living Program for Over 60’s
We are preparing to relaunch our healthy living initiative this is aimed at individuals over 60. Classes are held weekdays throughout the day. Tutors and fitness instructors are needed for the following classes:
- Chair-based yoga
- Chair-based Pilates
- Line dancing
- Zumba Gold
- Mindfulness practice
For an informal chat, please call Kathleen Sheridan CEO on 07956509033 or email Kathleen on Manager@lewishamirish.org.uk to arrange.