Team Leader University Hospital

Overview

Team Leader - Croydon University Hospital, London. Catch
22 is recruiting a Team Leader for Redthread’s delivery within Croydon University Hospital and surrounding area. The role is part of the wider Youth Work team with a primary focus on youth violence interventions in a health care setting. You will lead the Youth Violence Intervention Programme team at the hospital, supervising Youth Workers and supporting young people in hospital and post-discharge.

• Recruit, manage, motivate, coach and develop a staff team, including annual appraisals and regular supervision meetings; manage health, safety and wellbeing.
• Promote and embed Catch
  22’s vision and values in local service delivery.
• Ensure all service user information, interventions and data are recorded on the relevant data management system in line with Catch
  22 policy.
• Manage operational risk, health and safety, governance and safeguarding in line with policies.
• Carry out regular case file audits as per the Audit Policy and Procedure.
• Allocate referrals and ensure caseload management structures are in place.
• Adhere to reporting requirements, deadlines and ensure information is recorded accurately.
• Hold a small caseload of young people and support them in hospital and post-discharge.

• Essential:
  Relevant level 3 or 4 qualification in health & wellbeing, youth provision or similar or demonstrable equivalent experience.

• Significant experience of working with young people with challenging needs.
• Experience of inter-agency working with Children’s and Family Services, Youth Justice Services, and Youth services.
• Experience of delivering training to young people and professionals.
• Experience working with young people in group and one-to-one settings.
• Knowledge of risk and vulnerability factors for at-risk and vulnerable young people.
• Knowledge of engagement and intervention strategies.
• Knowledge of Children Act/LSCB procedures and youth policies.
• Understanding and experience of performance management with regard to practice and target achievement.
• Experience of using recording and data collation systems; line management experience.

• Clear risk assessment skills when working with young people with complex needs.
• Ability to work creatively within management arrangements and maintain positive relationships with partner agencies.
• Conflict management and negotiation skills.
• Ability to lead a team, set objectives, monitor performance against targets, and provide supervision and development.
• Service evaluation contribution and continuous improvement mindset.
• Strong communication skills in diverse settings.
• Good organisational skills; ability to manage multiple demands and flexible working approaches.
• Problem solving and a can-do attitude; basic ICT skills; attention to detail.
• Understanding of spreadsheets, monitoring, and general financial awareness.

• Contract:
  
  Permanent
• Hours & work pattern:
  Full-time, 37 hours per week, including regular weekend and evening work and shift patterns from 9am–9pm.
• Salary: £38,424
• Location:
  
  Croydon University Hospital, London
• Screening:
  Enhanced DBS check and Right To Work in the UK;
  Catch
  22 does not currently sponsor visas. See notices in the job posting for details.
• To Apply:
  
  Submit your CV and cover letter, with responses to screening questions and an expression of interest in the role.
• Closing date:
  Tuesday, 20 January 2026 at 10:00am. Catch
  22 reserves the right to close the advert earlier if needed.
• Interviews:
  First round online on Wednesday, 28 January 2026.
• Additional notices: AI-generated applications are not acceptable; we may use tools to verify honesty in responses during the application process.
• Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:
  Catch
  22 values equality and inclusion and conducts safeguarding checks as part of recruitment.