Pecan

Who we are

Pecan is a highly respected and dynamic Christian charity. We have been working throughout Southwark for 30 years, helping people who face seemingly impassable barriers to find a way through, re-write their futures and flourish. Our strong staff and volunteer team work with the most vulnerable people to transform lives and communities. Our work is founded on our mission, vision and values, and we are committed to showing kindness, raising self-belief and inspiring hope for the future in the individuals we serve.

Our culture and values

For thirty years, Pecan has been working in the community of Southwark supporting individuals to transform their life. We are seeking ambitious, collaborative people passionate about our cause to join our team. We are a very diverse employer, seeking ambitious and collaborative people passionate about our cause to join our team, and we strongly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. 

As an inclusive Christ centred organisation, Pecan seeks to treat all people with dignity, openness and respect, demonstrating Jesus’ grace and love in action. At the core of our Mission, Vision and Values is Kindness, Belief and Hope:

• Embracing diversity and loving every person for who they are
   
• Honestly building every person’s confidence in their own unique capability
   
• Believing in the potential of each and every member of our diverse community
   
• Persevering alongside people through every challenge
   
• Starting, living, and ending every diverse and unique encounter in hope