About the Role:
London Borough of Lambeth are in need of a dedicated YOS Prevention Officer to join the Young Offending Service Team.
This post is based in Walworth Police Custody Suite and Brixton Police Custody Suite. Workers will complete shift work. We are operational Monday to Friday 9 am – 10 pm and Saturday 11 am – 7 pm. Shift times are Monday to Friday 9 am – 5 pm or 2 pm – 10 pm. Saturday shift is 11 am – 7 pm. Staff will complete a 35-hour week in line with the shift timings. Staff work 5 days. Monday to Friday or Monday to Thursday – off Friday and working Saturday. This post is in person – you are not able to work from home.
The role will entail contact being made with the custody suites throughout your shift time to check to see if any child has been arrested and is presented in the custody suite. The worker will attend the custody suite timely to meet with the child and complete a short screening with them and talk to them regarding what diversion support can be offered to prevent further arrests. Should the child and parent consent to diversion work being completed, the worker will be allocated the work, which will include meeting with the child, completing a short intervention – 3-4 sessions and then signposting them to community provisions and positive activities.
35 hours per week
Requirements:
- Qualified Social Worker
- Registered with Social Work England
- Knowledge of Mosaic recording system and Core + is preferable.
- Eligible to work in the UK
Interested?
For more information on this role or to apply, get in touch with our vendor department who will arrange for a specialist consultant to get in contact with you:
0203 906 8670