Description Agency workers - Please click here to apply Young People’s Pathway Manager PO4: Starting salary £51,228 pa rising in annual increments to £54,360 per annum incl LW Fixed Term Contract or Secondment Opportunity until September 2027. About Us: Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ; community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community. It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth. With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment. Please have a look at our dedicated One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page. About the Team: The Supported Housing Commissioning Team commission services for Lambeth people including homeless young people, young parents, children looked after, care leavers, unaccompanied asylum-seeking young people, vulnerable adults, and individuals who are rough sleeping. This post will sit within this team but is an operational role focusing on the Routes to Independence Pathway for homeless young people, children looked after and care leavers. This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and experienced individual to join our lively, passionate, and welcoming team. You will play a key part in making a significant difference to the lives of the young people of Lambeth. About the Role: This is an operational role focused on the Routes to Independence Pathway, which includes services that prevent homelessness, provide specialist housing-related support, and enable successful move-on. You will play a key part in ensuring the success of this new pathway by supporting young people through every stage of their journey toward independence. You will also develop a strong understanding of Children’s Social Care placements within Semi-Independent Living provisions to be able to understand needs across the service and contribute to the overall success of the Routes to Independence Pathway. This front facing role will work closely with the providers, Commissioners, Children’s Social Care and Housing Teams, the postholder will manage referrals into and out of the pathway, identify barriers to move on and lead on placement sustainment interventions to ensure the best possible outcomes for our young people. This is a fantastic opportunity to join our enthusiastic and supportive team. If you are passionate about young people and enjoy fast-paced working, collaboration and innovation, we want to hear from you. To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement will clearly evidence: Extensive experience of working with vulnerable and/or young people. Experience of establishing effective recording systems, and able to analyse information within those. Experience of working with performance indicators, and able to present complex issues to a variety of audiences in written or verbal formats. Proven experience of networking at all levels with the ability to build relationships to achieve objectives and improve processes and delivery. Excellent time management skills with proven experience of dealing with a variety of urgent tasks, prioritising as required. For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification in hyperlink below: Job Description and Person Specification Contact Information: For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Jessica Sargent (Jsargent@Lambeth.gov.uk). Successful candidates will be asked to apply for a Basic 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 be required to undertake a Cifas check. Further information about Cifas can be found here Cifas. How to Apply: If you're interest in this opportunity, click on the apply button and complete an online application. In your supporting statement, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an 'A' at shortlist stage. We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement. Recruitment Timelines: Advert close date: @11:59 pm on Sunday 18 January 2026. Please cleck here to view: Lambeth Staff Benefits At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please click here .