Youth Development Manager
Location:
Portsmouth, Hampshire
Salary:
£30,000 – £35,000
Contract:
Full-time, Permanent
Holidays:
25 days + Bank Holidays
SLR are proud to be recruiting for a well-respected local charity, dedicated to empowering young people and creating lasting community impact. We're looking for a passionate and experienced
Youth Development Manager
with a background in social work to lead and deliver programmes that help young people reach their full potential.
In this role, you'll balance frontline engagement with strategic programme management- designing, managing and evaluating initiatives, while also overseeing safeguarding and building strong partnerships.
What you'll be doing:
* Leading and managing youth development programmes that promote wellbeing and positive outcomes
* Providing professional case management and support to young people and families
* Acting as Designated Safeguarding Lead, ensuring compliance with safeguarding legislation
* Building partnerships with schools, community groups, local authorities and service providers
* Supervising and mentoring youth workers and volunteers to maintain best practice
* Monitoring, evaluating, and reporting on programme outcomes
* Advocating for young people's voices in local forums and strategic discussions
What we're looking for:
* Degree in Social Work, Youth Work or Family Support
* Proven experience in case management and direct support with young people
* Strong knowledge of safeguarding and child protection frameworks
* Leadership and supervisory experience
* Excellent communication, empathy, and conflict resolution skills
* Knowledge of restorative approaches is desirable
If you're passionate about making a real difference and want to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you