Active Lambeth - Senior Massage Therapist
Flexible Contract, £ 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 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
About the Borough:
Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over, 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 th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 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:
1. Conferring with clients in order to schedule appointment and sessions
2. Consulting with clients to gauge their massage needs and preferences and adjusting techniques to meet their individual needs
3. Guiding clients through the service offerings, helping them to choose what type of massage would be most appropriate for them
4. Maintaining a detailed history of each client, including information like chronic illness, medication, lifestyle, and past injuries
5. Informing the client about available massage treatments and providing advice as to which treatments may be the most beneficial to them
6. Performing therapeutic massages and applying the correct level of pressure to specific areas of the body
7. Providing clients with advice about things like posture, relaxation techniques, and stretching, for improved general wellbeing
8. Promoting and advertising their business when self-employed
9. If necessary, referring clients to medical professionals
10. Travelling to corporate locations to deliver on-site massages for employees when necessary
11. Evaluating clients’ soft tissue condition, joint quality and function, muscle strength, and range of motion
12. Consulting with clients about their medical histories and any problems with stress and/or pain in order to determine whether massage would be helpful
13. Massaging and kneading the muscles and soft tissues of the human body in order to provide treatment for medical conditions, injuries or wellness maintenance
14. Preparing and blending oils, and applying the blends to clients’ skin
15. Discussing with other health care professionals such as physiotherapists, chiropractors, physicians, and psychologists in order to develop treatment plans for clients
16. Maintaining detailed and accurate treatment records of clients
17. Attending and participating in meetings and training sessions
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,