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Missing Prevention Worker (AES)
Lambeth Civic Centre, 6 Brixton Hill, London, SW2 1EG, United Kingdom
Job Description
We are seeking a Missing Prevention Worker to join the Adolescent Early Support Team (AES) in Lambeth Council. This is a fixed-term opportunity for 12 months, working full-time in a hybrid arrangement.
The team provides prevention and engagement services for young people aged 11-18, focusing on early intervention to prevent escalation into crisis or statutory services. As a Missing Prevention Worker, you will play a crucial role in reducing missing episodes and addressing the factors that place young people at risk.
Responsibilities:
- Work directly with young people who go missing or are at risk of going missing
- Build trusted relationships to identify underlying causes and vulnerabilities
- Deliver prevention and safety planning interventions
- Support return home conversations and follow-up work
- Collaborate with families, schools, and partner agencies
- Help reduce exploitation and contextual risks
Requirements:
- Experience working with vulnerable adolescents
- Understanding of exploitation, contextual safeguarding, and missing vulnerabilities
- Skilled at engaging hard-to-reach young people
- Resilient, proactive, and solution-focused
- Committed to improving safety and outcomes
Benefits:
- Competitive salary: £43,308pa rising to £45,852pa
- Opportunity to shape an innovative new service
- Research-led, adolescent-focused model
- Multi-disciplinary team environment
- Contribution to reducing harm, inequality, and escalation into higher-level services
How to Apply:
To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement should clearly evidence how you meet the shortlisting criteria. Please visit the Lambeth Council careers website for more information.