Secondary Behaviour Outreach Advisor
London Borough of Lambeth
Secondary SEMH Outreach Advisor
Leadership Scale: L6- L10 (depending upon experience)
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:
Lambeth’s SEMH Advisory (Behaviour and Inclusion) Team is a local authority outreach service working with schools, families, and partners to improve outcomes for children and young people with social, emotional and mental health needs. The team provides strategic advice, consultation, and targeted support to primary and secondary schools, helping to strengthen inclusive practice, prevent suspensions and permanent exclusions, and support successful reintegration where placements are at risk. Working through a graduated response and in close collaboration with multi‑agency colleagues, the service plays a key role in supporting early intervention, transitions, and borough‑wide inclusion priorities across Lambeth.
About the Role:
The SEMH Advisor will work in partnership with schools, families, and multi‑agency professionals to improve outcomes for children and young people with social, emotional and mental health needs. The role involves providing strategic advice, consultation, and targeted support to educational settings to build inclusive practice, reduce suspensions and permanent exclusions, and strengthen early intervention. The post holder will contribute to borough‑wide inclusion priorities, support statutory and panel processes where required, and promote effective, evidence‑informed approaches to SEMH across Lambeth schools.
How to Apply:
Please complete an on-line application fully evidencing in the 'Supporting Statement field' how you meet the criteria marked with an 'A' at shortlist stage:
Please do not attach a CV, as it will not be considered.
We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your personal statement.
Recruitment Timelines:
Closing Date: Sunday 10th May 2026 at 12am
Shortlisting Monday 11th May
Interviews: 19th May 2026
Please click here to view: Lambeth Staff Benefits
Successful candidates will be asked to apply for an Enhanced/Standard/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
Contact Information:
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Betsy Hall at bhall@lambeth.gov.uk
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.