Overview

Early Help Targeted Youth Worker — Full time/Permanent/Hybrid

PO1: £43,308pa rising in annual increments to £45,852pa incl. LW

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 Lambeth 2030 Plan “Our Future, Our Lambeth.” To deliver on these ambitions, we have embarked on 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 developed for staff by staff; Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability. For more information, please have a look at our dedicated One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.

About the Borough:

Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 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 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 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

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people and families? We’re looking for a dynamic and committed Early Help Targeted Youth Worker to join our Children’s, Families and Education division. You’ll play a vital role in delivering early intervention support to adolescents and their families, helping them stay safe, healthy, and engaged in education and community life.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted, time-limited interventions to young people and families.
• Use strength-based and solution-focused approaches to reduce risk and promote positive change.
• Provide mentoring and practical support to help young people access services and opportunities.
• Collaborate with social workers, youth justice, schools, and community partners.
• Promote education, emotional wellbeing, and healthy lifestyles.
• Respond flexibly to family needs, including out-of-hours support.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience working directly with children, young people, and families with complex needs.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, child protection, and legal frameworks.
• Ability to assess risk, develop action plans, and deliver evidence-based interventions.
• A relevant professional qualification (e.g., Youth Work, Social Work, Teaching).
• Excellent communication and partnership-building skills.
• For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification (JD and Person Specification).

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Melanie Goode, Service Manager, at MGoode@lambeth.gov.uk.

Benefits

We believe in rewarding our staff. When you join us, you\\\'ll gain access to a range of benefits, including:

• Participation in our 5 Staff Networks: Black, Asian, and Multi-Ethnic, LGBTQ+, Disability, Young Professionals, and Women\\\'s.
• Generous annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days, increasing to up to 35 days depending on length of service.
• Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Hybrid Working.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Occupational Sick Pay based on length of service.
• Discounts at local restaurants.
• Discount at our Active Lambeth Gyms.
• Learning and Development opportunities, including Apprenticeships.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Secure Bike Storage facilities at our Town Hall and Civic Centre.
• Trade Union Membership.

How to Apply

If you\\\'re interested 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, please click here.

We actively support applications from Lambeth Care Leavers

Closing date: 24th September 2025 at midnight