YJS Officer
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.
Our Youth Justice Service has opportunities for people who have a child first ethos and can strike the right balance between support, compliance and innovation. Our trauma informed, restorative environment enables staff to deliver effective support. We know ourselves; our strengths and the areas we are still improving. We are now looking for:
A permanent Youth Justice Officer who can flourish delivering direct support in an inclusive, trauma informed environment. Educated to a degree level and with substantial experience of supporting vulnerable young people. You will be skilled in engaging and motivating young people and assessing and managing vulnerability and risk. You will benefit from the supportive, accessible Managers to develop your knowledge and skills.
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.
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, please upload your CV and a supporting statement under ‘Covering Letter’ explicitly demonstrating how you meet the shortlisting criteria marked with A on the person specification
Job Description & Person Specification
Closing Date: 8^th September 2024
Interview Date: Week commencing 23^rd September 2024
For an informal discussion, please contact Michele who will link you to the best person for each role. mowusu@lambeth.gov.uk