Community Development Worker
7 days ago
Company Overview:
Catch22 is a social business that supports individuals, families, and communities to bring about positive change. Our team is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of young people and their communities.
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum
Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced Community Development Worker to join our team in one of our three prisons in London. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of gang activity and violence reduction strategies, as well as experience working with young adults in challenging environments.
As a Community Development Worker, you will be responsible for managing prisoner caseloads, assessing needs and risks, and delivering training and workshops to raise awareness and develop capacity in gangs, youth violence, vulnerability, exploitation, conflict resolution, and mediation.
You will work closely with existing teams to deliver services such as Exploitation Gangs and Debt, Mediation and Conflict Resolution, Peer Mentoring, and Purposeful Activity. Your ability to motivate and engage prisoners, as well as your focus on performance and meeting deadlines, will be essential in achieving targets.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Awareness of young adults' needs, gangs, exploitation, and violence reduction strategies
- Knowledge of London's local context and gang activity areas
- Understanding of agencies in criminal justice, secure estate, social care, housing, health, ETE, and voluntary sectors, and relevant referral processes
Benefits:
This is a permanent contract position, offering 38 hours per week. You will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check, prison vetting check, and Right To Work in the UK check. Catch22 values equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Others:
This role offers a unique opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people and their communities. If you are passionate about community development and gang prevention, we encourage you to apply.
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