🩺 We’re Hiring – YOS Prevention Officer
📍 Location: Lambeth, London (Brixton/Walworth Police Custody Suites)
🔖 Reference – SCS596
🕒 Job Type: Full-time, 36 hours per week, Temporary (Shift-Based)
💰 Rate: £29.00 per hour Umbrella (depending on experience)

About the Role:
Lambeth Council is committed to improving outcomes for children and young people across the borough. We are seeking a dynamic and motivated YOS Prevention Officer to join our Youth Offending Service. In this vital role, you will deliver early intervention and prevention strategies aimed at reducing youth crime, anti-social behaviour, and school exclusions.

Key Responsibilities:
• Work in-person at Walworth and Brixton Police Custody Suites on a shift basis
• Shifts: Monday–Friday (9 am–5 pm or 2 pm–10 pm), Saturday (11 am–7 pm), 35 hours/week total
• Contact custody suites during shifts to check for children in custody
• Attend promptly, conduct screenings, and discuss diversion support
• Obtain consent and deliver 3–5 short intervention sessions per child
• Signpost young people to community provisions and positive activities
• Manage a caseload of approximately 10+ diversion cases
• Record all work on Mosaic and Core+ systems (experience preferable)
• Motivate and engage young people at vulnerable/teachable moments
• Undergo Police Vetting for custody suite access

About You:
• Experience in youth justice, early help, education, or a related setting
• Strong interpersonal skills to engage vulnerable and challenging young people
• Knowledge of safeguarding practices and youth offending prevention strategies
• Ability to work flexibly and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Motivated to make a real difference in young people’s lives

Why Join Us?
• Serve diverse communities in Lambeth
• Work in a supportive, inclusive environment
• Access training opportunities and professional development
• Help shape a safer, brighter future for young people

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• Proof of right to work in the UK (Passport, Visa, Biometric card etc.)
• National Insurance Number
• Valid DBS Certificate

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