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 focused 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. To consolidate our progress, we are keen to find:

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.

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

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

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.

Closing Date: Monday 6 th May 2024 at midnight

Interview Date : Tuesday 14 th May 2024