Social Worker - Adolescent Early Support Team
Build Trust. Create Opportunities. Change Futures.
Lambeth Council is looking for two experienced and passionate Social Workers to join the Adolescent Early Support Team (AES) — an innovative new prevention and engagement service for young people aged 11–18, designed to intervene at the point of emerging risk and prevent escalation into crisis or statutory services.
The Adolescent Early Support Team is more than a new service. It is an opportunity to redesign how support is provided to young people at the point where timely intervention can make the greatest difference. Through assertive outreach, trusted relationships and adolescent-centred practice, the team supports young people to reconnect with education, strengthen family relationships and access positive pathways. The team's work is trauma-informed, culturally responsive, strengths-based and rooted in contextual safeguarding principles. Some services may be offered out of hours and during weekends.
Key responsibilities include:
- Building trusted relationships with young people and their families
- Undertaking assessments and developing intervention plans
- Delivering direct work addressing risk, resilience and wellbeing
- Coordinating multi-agency support and promoting safety, inclusion and positive outcomes
- Supporting young people experiencing family conflict, disengagement and emerging vulnerability
Why Join Us?
- Helping to shape an innovative new service from the outset
- Working within a research-led, adolescent-focused model
- Delivering meaningful early intervention and prevention
- Influencing system changes and improving outcomes for young people
- Contributing to a service that aims to reduce harm, inequality and escalation into higher-level services
About you
Lambeth is looking for experienced Social Workers who are committed to relationship-based, early intervention practice with adolescents. If you believe in the power of relationships, early intervention and adolescent-focused practice, Lambeth would love to hear from you.
The ideal candidate will:
- Be a qualified and registered Social Worker
- Have experience working with adolescents
- Understand safeguarding and contextual risk
- Be skilled in engagement and relationship-based practice
- Be committed to delivering strengths-based interventions
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.
Successful candidates will be required to apply for an Enhanced Certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Candidates will also be required to undertake a Cifas check.
About Lambeth
Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community. 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.
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. The Civic Centre is just a short walk from the main underground and train station.
Lambeth – a borough with social and climate justice at its heart. By harnessing the power and pride of our people and partnerships, we will proactively tackle inequalities so that children and young people can have the best start in life and so everyone can feel safe and thrive in a place of opportunity.
In Lambeth, we offer our social workers:
- Fantastic, modern working environment in the award-winning Lambeth Town Hall and Civic Centre buildings
- Competitive Salary, often including a generous market supplement (depending on the role)
- Up to 35 days annual leave, dependent upon continuous service
- 5 Minutes from London Underground and excellent transport links into the centre of London
- Cycle to Work Scheme (including City Bike Hire scheme)
- A permanent senior leadership team in QA
- Manageable caseloads that enable connection with families
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Social Worker - Adolescent Early Support Team employer: London Social Work for Children
Haringey Council is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that champions diversity and community engagement. With a strong commitment to professional development through the Haringey Academy and access to clinical support, social workers are empowered to make meaningful impacts in the lives of children and families. Located in the dynamic borough of Haringey, employees benefit from a supportive environment, competitive remuneration, and the opportunity to be part of a transformative journey towards excellence in children's services.
Contact Details:
London Social Work for Children Recruitment Team
