Young People's Pathway Manager

London Borough of Lambeth; Greater London; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in London is seeking a Young People’s Pathway Manager to support homeless young people through the Routes to Independence Pathway. The role involves developing relationships with various stakeholders, managing referrals, and ensuring successful outcomes for youth transitioning to independence. Candidates should have significant experience working with vulnerable populations, excellent networking abilities, and strong time-management skills. This is a fixed-term position until September 2027 with a competitive salary range of £51,228 to £54,360.

Benefits

Lambeth Staff Benefits

Qualifications

• Extensive experience working with vulnerable and/or young people.
• Experience establishing effective recording systems and analysing information.
• Experience working with performance indicators, presenting complex issues to diverse audiences.
• Proven networking experience at all levels, building relationships to achieve objectives.
• Excellent time-management skills, managing urgent tasks and prioritising effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support young people through the Routes to Independence Pathway stages and ensure successful outcomes.
• Develop and maintain effective recording systems and analyse data to inform decisions.
• Work with performance indicators and present complex issues to a variety of audiences.
• Network at all levels, building relationships to achieve objectives and improve processes.
• Manage multiple urgent tasks, prioritise workload and meet deadlines.

Skills

Experience working with vulnerable and/or young people

Establishing effective recording systems

Working with performance indicators

Networking at all levels

Excellent time-management skills

Job description

Young People’s Pathway Manager

PO4: Starting salary £51,228 pa rising in annual increments to £54,360 per annum incl LW

Fixed Term Contract or Secondment Opportunity until September 2027.

About Us

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.

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.

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.

Please have a look at our dedicated One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.

About the Team

The Supported Housing Commissioning Team commissions services for Lambeth people including homeless young people, young parents, children looked after, care leavers, unaccompanied asylum‑seeking young people, vulnerable adults, and individuals who are rough sleeping. This post will sit within this team but is an operational role focusing on the Routes to Independence Pathway for homeless young people, children looked after, and care leavers.

We invite you to join our lively, passionate, and welcoming team. You will play a key part in making a significant difference to the lives of the young people of Lambeth.

About the Role

This operational role focuses on the Routes to Independence Pathway, which includes services that prevent homelessness, provide specialist housing‑related support, and enable successful move‑on. You will support young people through every stage of their journey toward independence and develop a strong understanding of Children’s Social Care placements within Semi‑Independent Living provisions to contribute to the overall success of the pathway.

As a front‑facing role, you will work closely with providers, commissioners, Children’s Social Care and Housing Teams, managing referrals into and out of the pathway, identifying barriers to move on and leading placement sustainment interventions to ensure the best possible outcomes for our young people.

Key Responsibilities

• Support young people through the Routes to Independence Pathway stages and ensure successful outcomes.

• Develop and maintain effective recording systems and analyse data to inform decisions.

• Work with performance indicators and present complex issues to a variety of audiences in written or verbal formats.

• Network at all levels, building relationships to achieve objectives and improve processes and delivery.

• Manage multiple urgent tasks, prioritise workload and meet deadlines.

Qualifications and Experience

• Extensive experience working with vulnerable and/or young people.
• Experience establishing effective recording systems and analysing information.
• Experience working with performance indicators, presenting complex issues to diverse audiences.
• Proven networking experience at all levels, building relationships to achieve objectives.
• Excellent time‑management skills, managing urgent tasks and prioritising effectively.

For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification in hyperlink below: Job Description and Person Specification

Contact Information

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Jessica Sargent ([e-mail]).

Additional Requirements

Successful candidates will be asked to apply for a Basic Certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information about the DBS can be found at www.homeoffice.gov.uk/agencies-public-bodies/dbs.

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

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.

Recruitment Timelines

Advert close date: @11:59 pm on Sunday 18 January 2026.

Please click here to view: Lambeth Staff Benefits

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.