Senior Service Support Officer

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 focussed 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. 

The staff who provide all our teams with data, support and information are key to our success. They ensure everyone has policies, procedures and friendly advice readily available. We have invested in this area and are now looking for: 

A permanent Senior Service Support Officer to deploy, guide and support our dedicated team of Support Officers. You will be educated to degree level and have experience of managing people in a dynamic, public service environment. You will be skilled in identifying areas for improvements and communicate changes across the 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

We are a Stonewall diversity champion; a Living Wage Employer and we guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. Please click here for a full list of our accreditations.

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Job Description & Person Specification

For an informal discussion, please contact Michele who will link you to the best person for each role. mowusu@lambeth.gov.uk

Closing Date: Sunday 28^th April 2024 at midnight.

Interview Date: Friday 10^th May  2024.

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 www.homeoffice.gov.uk/agencies-public-bodies/dbs 

You will also be required to undertake a Cifas check. Further information about Cifas can be found here www.cifas.org.uk.