Adolescent Early Support Case Worker

Lambeth Council; London Borough of Lambeth; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Lambeth Council’s Adolescent Early Support Team is recruiting a Case Worker (Vanguard) in London. The role offers intensive, relationship-based support for adolescents aged 11–18 and involves outreach, education access, and practical help to prevent crisis or statutory intervention.

The post is fixed term for 12 months, full-time, with hybrid working. Salary is £44,739 rising to £47,367 per year, with DBS and Cifas checks and a commitment to safer recruitment.

Qualifications

• Have experience working directly with adolescents.
• Be skilled at building trusting relationships.
• Enjoy working creatively and flexibly.
• Have experience of outreach or community-based work.
• Be passionate about supporting young people to succeed.

Responsibilities

• Provide intensive, relationship-based support.
• Undertake community and outreach work.
• Support young people to access education, training and positive activities.
• Deliver practical and emotional support.
• Help young people navigate services and opportunities.
• Promote resilience, aspiration and positive change.

Skills

Building trusting relationships

Outreach experience

Adolescent engagement

Creativity in outreach

Flexible work style

Job description

Lambeth Council’s Adolescent Early Support Team is recruiting a Case Worker (Vanguard) in London. The role offers intensive, relationship-based support for adolescents aged 11–18 and involves outreach, education access, and practical help to prevent crisis or statutory intervention.

The post is fixed term for 12 months, full-time, with hybrid working. Salary is £44,739 rising to £47,367 per year, with DBS and Cifas checks and a commitment to safer recruitment.