Lead Youth Development Worker

Our client an education charity based in Dagenham is seeking a Lead Youth Development Worker to join their team. Working within the Young People's Services team you will mentor and support young people in their schools and on their estates that are at risk of becoming involved in Serious Youth Violence to through 1-2-1's, after school and positive activities and holiday programmes, and recruit adults in the community to be mentors.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide line management to 2-3 YDW's liaising with their schools, conducting observations, 1-2-1's and leading supervision in addition to providing daily telephone support. Visit an additional positive activity per week and provide a report with constructive feedback re. attendance, engagement, safeguarding and other areas of good practice. Hold a mix of school referrals and community referrals.

About you:

• Minimum two years experience working with young people at risk or involved in serious youth violence.
• Experience in managing safeguarding incidents.
• The ability to develop relationships with secondary schools, parents, and young people.
• The ability to relate, empathise and support disaffected young people in order to encourage development.

We are inviting applications from candidates with experience in supporting young people at risk of exclusion, involvement in serious youth violence, or those facing mental health challenges. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals who thrive on challenges and are passionate about making a positive difference in young people's lives, helping them build a brighter future.

Please contact Langton N4P Charity Recruitment Specialists for further details on this position.