Active Lambeth - Senior Massage Therapist
Flexible Contract, £21 per hour

About Us:

It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth. To deliver on these ambitions, we have embarked our transformational One Lambeth Programme ensuring we are ‘connected by purpose,’ in everything we do to deliver excellence. We are proud to have recently developed a refreshed set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours that were develop for staff by staff; Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability. For more information, please have a look at our dedicated One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page. 

About the Borough:

Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community. 

With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.

About The Role:

The day-to-day duties of a Massage Therapist may include a combination of the following:

• Conferring with clients in order to schedule appointment and sessions
• Consulting with clients to gauge their massage needs and preferences and adjusting techniques to meet their individual needs
• Guiding clients through the service offerings, helping them to choose what type of massage would be most appropriate for them
• Maintaining a detailed history of each client, including information like chronic illness, medication, lifestyle, and past injuries
• Informing the client about available massage treatments and providing advice as to which treatments may be the most beneficial to them
• Performing therapeutic massages and applying the correct level of pressure to specific areas of the body
• Providing clients with advice about things like posture, relaxation techniques, and stretching, for improved general wellbeing
• Promoting and advertising their business when self-employed
• If necessary, referring clients to medical professionals
• Travelling to corporate locations to deliver on-site massages for employees when necessary
• Evaluating clients’ soft tissue condition, joint quality and function, muscle strength, and range of motion
• Consulting with clients about their medical histories and any problems with stress and/or pain in order to determine whether massage would be helpful
• Massaging and kneading the muscles and soft tissues of the human body in order to provide treatment for medical conditions, injuries or wellness maintenance
• Preparing and blending oils, and applying the blends to clients’ skin
• Discussing with other health care professionals such as physiotherapists, chiropractors, physicians, and psychologists in order to develop treatment plans for clients
• Maintaining detailed and accurate treatment records of clients
• Attending and participating in meetings and training sessions

Job Description and Person Specification

How to Apply:

If you're interest in this opportunity, click on the apply button and complete an online application. 

In your supporting statement, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an 'A' at shortlist stage. We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement.

At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please click here.