YJS Social Worker

Lambeth Council

2 days ago

Lambeth, United Kingdom£47.9K - £51.2KFull TimeSocial Work

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Lambeth Council as a Youth Justice Social Worker – Fixed Term, Maternity Cover in United States. YJS Social Worker Full Time/Fixed Term (Maternity cover) until January 2027 PO3: £47,925pa rising in annual increments to £51,228pa incl. LW About Us: Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents.

Key Responsibilities

lead to offending behaviour.

manage a case load of young people known to the youth justice service.

develop and deliver activities that support personal and social skills and participation in society.

Requirements

council/lambeth

accreditations].

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: £47.9K - £51.2K

Pension plan offered.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Lambeth Council as a Youth Justice Social Worker – Fixed Term, Maternity Cover.

Key Skills

Social workYouth justiceCase managementSafeguardingRisk assessmentMulti-disciplinary collaborationEngagement strategiesEquality and diversityStatutory interventionsPolicy compliance

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Position Insights

Social Work — Physician Career Context

This Social Work position at Lambeth Council is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Compensation Analysis

Lambeth Council lists compensation for this physician position at $48k to $51k annually.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Lambeth, United Kingdom.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Social work, Youth justice, Case management, Safeguarding, Risk assessment, Multi-disciplinary collaboration, Engagement strategies, Equality and diversity. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: The role involves managing a caseload of young people within the youth justice service to address risks and offending behaviors. You will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to develop support packages and deliver activities that foster personal and social development.

Benefits package: Local Government Pension, Staff Benefits Package, Enhanced DBS Certificate Support. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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