Lambeth is a vibrant community which offers an enriching and dynamic environment. We are proud of our One Lambeth Values and Behaviours; Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability. One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page. 

We want Lambeth to be one of the best places in the world for children and young people to grow up. We are looking for talented, ambitious and future focussed people to join our expanding youth services (including Youth Justice, Contextual Safeguarding and Youth Engagement) to provide children, young people and families with opportunities to thrive. 

We are looking for community focussed, highly flexible and creative people for our new Engagement Service. We want workers who enjoy working with children and young people in the evenings, weekends, and school holidays. We need workers who can engage them with their local community settings in partnership with the adults they know and trust. We need people with tenacity and persistence to help provide accessible support that is inclusive and makes a real difference. For this service we are looking for:

A team of Sessional Engagement Officers. We need a diverse group of front-line practitioners to engage young people at the times and places they choose. Enthusiasm matters as much as experience. These posts can be highly flexible and adapted to suit a diverse range of applicants.

Why Lambeth: -

We believe in rewarding our staff and can offer: 

• Fantastic, modern working environment 
• Competitive Salaries
• Up to 35 days annual leave
• excellent transport links 
• Cycle to Work Scheme (including City Bike Hire scheme)
• Attractive Local Government Pension Scheme

We are a Stonewall diversity champion; a Living Wage Employer and we guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. Please click here for a full list of our accreditations.

Successful candidates will be asked to apply for an Enhanced Certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information about the DBS can be found at www.homeoffice.gov.uk/agencies-public-bodies/dbs 

You will also be required to undertake a Cifas check.  Further information about Cifas can be found here www.cifas.org.uk.

Please note we operate an anonymised application process. If you are uploading your CV or a personal statement, please remove your personal details and replace these with your unique candidate application number.

If you are Interested in any of the roles listed, click on the apply button and complete an on-line application, explicitly evidencing in the supporting statement field how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an ‘A’.

Job Description & Person Specification

For an informal discussion, please contact Michele who will link you to the best person for each role. mowusu@lambeth.gov.uk

Closing Date: Tuesday 7th May 2024 at midnight

Interview date: Friday May 17th  or Saturday May 18th  

Please note this vacancy may close earlier than stated if we receive an overwhelming response