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
Parent & Toddler Group Coordinator
Job Title:
Parent & Toddler Group Coordinator
Work base:
Lewisham Irish Community Centre
Hours:
5 hours weekly – Fridays 8:00-12:00
Salary Scale:
£15 p/h
Reporting to:
CEO
A Playgroup Coordinator is responsible for the management and delivery of a playgroup, ensuring a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment for young children by planning and delivering play-based activities, managing volunteers, and maintaining open communication with parents, all while adhering to relevant childcare regulations and policies; essentially overseeing the overall well-being and learning experiences of children in a pre-school setting.
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.
Application Deadline – Sunday 5 th May 2025 at 11.59pm
Youth Worker
Job Title:
Youth Worker
Work base:
Lewisham Irish Community Centre
Hours:
Part time 5 hrs. per week
Wednesdays 3-8pm
Salary Scale:
£14 per hour
Reporting to:
Youth Project Coordinator
Description of Project:
Lewisham Irish Community centre is looking for a youth worker to join our youth team. We provide a free weekly drop-in to all local children between the age of eight and fourteen each Wednesday from 4-7 pm. Up to twenty-five young people from various neighbouring primary schools attend onsite.
The aim of the project is to provide a safe, stimulating environment for children to play and experience activities which will develop their social and creative skills, enhancing their sense of health and wellbeing throughout childhood and beyond.
Current activities include access to board games, books, games consoles, air hockey, darts, music, arts and craft sessions, sports and many more fun activities.
Got Questions?
For an informal chat, please call Kathleen Sheridan CEO on 07956509033 or email Kathleen on Manager@lewishamirish.org.uk to arrange.
How 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 1 page.
Email to – Manager@lewishamirish.org.uk
Application Deadline – Wednesday 30th April 11:59pm.
Adviser / Caseworker
Job Title:
Adviser/Caseworker – Outreach – Southwark, Lambeth and Lewisham
Work base:
Lewisham Irish Community Centre and Southwark Irish Pensioners Project.
Hours:
35 hours weekly
Salary Scale:
£30,000
Reporting to:
Head of Welfare (Lewisham) and Community Services Manager (Southwark)
The Advice Worker post contributes to the strategic aims of the Lewisham Irish Community Centre and Southwark Irish Pensioners Project by meeting the needs of the older and disadvantaged Irish community living in Lewisham Lambeth and Southwark. The postholder will be required to respond to one off enquiry and to manage ongoing casework to maximise clients’ income through claims for welfare benefits, addressing housing issues and homelessness.
The postholder will be based onsite at the Lewisham Irish Community Centre and Southwark Irish Pensioners Project and carryout home visits as required.
This post is supported by the Irish Government Emigrant Support Programme and the National Lottery Reaching Communities Fund.
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.
Application Deadline – Sunday 30th April 2025 at 11.59pm