Youth Engagement Worker
Location: Lambeth, London
Pay Rate: £22.43 per hour (Umbrella)
Contract: Temporary
We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Youth Engagement Worker to join a Children's Services team in Lambeth. This is an excellent opportunity to support children and young people through early intervention, helping to reduce vulnerabilities and prevent offending behaviour.
Key Responsibilities
- Build positive, trusted relationships with children, young people and families.
- Deliver face-to-face outreach, activities and targeted interventions.
- Support young people at risk of offending, exploitation, homelessness or family breakdown.
- Help young people access education, training, leisure activities and wider support.
- Identify needs and make appropriate referrals to services including Early Help, Education and CAMHS.
- Work closely with Youth Justice Services and partner agencies to keep young people safe and reduce offending.
- Support reparation and restorative justice projects.
- Act as an Appropriate Adult under PACE when required.
- Monitor outcomes and contribute to team meetings, briefings and service development.
Requirements
- Experience working with children, young people or families.
- Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
- Understanding of safeguarding, early intervention and youth offending.
- Ability to engage young people from diverse backgrounds.
- Flexible approach to evening and weekend work.
- Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
- Mandatory: Must have a UK Passport or a Full Right to Work in the UK.
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Youth Engagement Workers employer: LinsCare
Join our dedicated team in Colindale, London, where we prioritise a supportive and collaborative work culture that empowers our employees to make a meaningful impact in Adult Social Care. We offer competitive rates, ongoing professional development opportunities, and a commitment to person-centred practices that promote independence and wellbeing for both staff and residents. Experience the satisfaction of working in a role that truly values your expertise and fosters growth within a vibrant community.
