About Us
Look Ahead is a dynamic, leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year.
We’ve been supporting people for over 50 years and work closely in partnership with local authorities and health trusts who commission our services. We work across the areas of mental health, homelessness, young people, domestic abuse and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
We want everyone that works here to Feel at Home and last year we were awarded silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard for our work around diversity and inclusion.
Your career at Look Ahead
We can help you achieve what’s right for you and your career goals. For ambitious, talented Support Workers or Team Leaders there is a clearly defined development path for you into Contract Management role.
For Central Support teams there are also plenty of opportunities to learn and group and for those who are looking to expand into leadership roles Look Ahead is an official Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) centre. The Leadership and Management courses run throughout the year and are specifically tailored to Look Ahead and for staff at different levels. We also run over X courses each year to help you develop as a professional and our Experts by Experience allows you to learn directly from the experts, our customers.
We also run over 280 courses each year to help you develop as a professional and our Experts by Experience allows you to learn directly from the experts, our customers.
Why join us?
Flexible working:
This includes job shares, flexible and part-time working help our staff find the right work-life balance.
Highly competitive pay rates:
We are a living wage employer.
Generous annual leave:
Starting at 25 days, with the opportunity to buy or sell additional leave.
For peace of mind:
A great pension and death in service schemes.
Help to make your money go further:
interest free season ticket loans, childcare vouchers and access to the UK’s largest employee discount scheme
Supported health and well-being:
through our Healthcare Cashback Plan, Ride to Work scheme, discounted gym membership and Employee Assistance Programme
Reward and recognition:
quarterly staff awards, team building events, staff forums and our staff conference.