Youth Diversion Worker – Police Custody Suite (Walworth & Brixton) Location: Walworth & Brixton Police Custody Suites Hours: 35 hours per week (Monday–Friday or Monday–Thursday & Saturday) Shifts: Monday–Friday: 9am–5pm or 2pm–10pm Saturday: 11am–7pm Rate: £22.99 per hour (PAYE) / £30.00 per hour (Umbrella) Contract Type: Full-time, In-person only Vetting: Police Vetting Required Are you passionate about supporting vulnerable young people at critical turning points in their lives? We are recruiting for Youth Diversion Workers to join a frontline, in-person team based within Walworth and Brixton Police Custody Suites. You will work directly with children at the point of arrest, providing crucial early intervention support to divert them away from further offending. About the Role: Proactively liaise with custody suites throughout your shift to identify any children brought into custody. Attend the suite promptly to conduct a short screening with the child, exploring their needs and opportunities for positive diversion. With consent from the child and their parent/guardian, you will be allocated to deliver a brief diversion programme (3–5 sessions). Engage with the young person to build rapport, deliver tailored interventions, and signpost to relevant community services and positive activities. Manage a caseload of approximately 10+ children at a...