Team Manager (YJS)
PO6: Starting salary £53,109 pa incl. LW
Hybrid / Permanent / Full Time
Lambeth is a vibrant community which offers an enriching and dynamic environment. We are proud of our One Lambeth Values and Behaviours; Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability. One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.
We want Lambeth to be one of the best places in the world for children and young people to grow up. We are looking for talented, ambitious and future focused people to join our expanding youth services (including Youth Justice, Contextual Safeguarding and Youth Engagement) to provide children, young people and families with opportunities to thrive.
Our Youth Justice Service has opportunities for people who have a child first ethos and can strike the right balance between support, compliance and innovation. Our trauma informed, restorative environment enables staff to deliver effective support. We know ourselves; our strengths and the areas we are still improving. To strengthen our capacity to drive performance, we have invested in new roles.
We are looking for:
A permanent Team Manager who is educated to degree level with proven experience in people management and developing practice. The role will be responsible for the day-to-day operations and practice of a team of staff, ensuring that work is completed to a uniform high standard and that policies and procedures are fully implemented, whilst ensuring that young people and families receive a high-quality service.
Why Lambeth: -
We believe in rewarding our staff and can offer:
- Fantastic, modern working environment
- Competitive Salaries
- Up to 35 days annual leave
- excellent transport links
- Cycle to Work Scheme (including City Bike Hire scheme)
- Attractive Local Government Pension Scheme
For an informal discussion, please contact Michele who will link you to the best person for each role.
Successful candidates will be asked to apply for an Enhanced Certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information about the DBS can be found at
In addition, you will also be required to undertake a Cifas check from the Fraud Prevention organisation. Further information can be found here Cifas
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Interested, click on the apply button and complete an on-line application, explicitly evidencing in the supporting statement field how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an 'A'.
Job Description and Specification
Closing Date: 3 rd November 2024 at midnight
Interview Date: Week commencing 11 th November 2024
Lambeth aims for quality services and equal opportunities for all and is committed to safer recruitment