Youth Violence Intervention Practitioner Hospital

Youth Violence Intervention Practitioner - Lewisham Hospital

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22

Company Description
Catch
22 exists to help build a society where everyone has a good place to live, good people around them, and a fulfilling purpose. We call these our "3

Ps". We improve lives on the frontline through delivery of public services and change the system to support those it was set up to help. Our Young People & Families Hub delivers integrated support services for complex difficulties faced by young people and their families, including missing from home, emotional, housing or substance misuse, domestic abuse, employment and more.

Job Description

Redthread is a hospital‑based youth work service working alongside NHS staff and other professionals in emergency departments. Our specialist youth workers engage with and support young people to reduce serious youth violence and provide long‑term, holistic support across health and social needs.

Main Responsibilities Include

• Hold a caseload of young people and support them in a range of settings, addressing personal, emotional, educational, health and social development.
• Work within a multi‑disciplinary team to safeguard young people.
• Maintain up‑to‑date case records on our case management system.
• Support the delivery of training to clinicians.

Qualifications

• Significant professional experience working with vulnerable young people across various activities and settings.
• Effective teamwork and experience within multi‑disciplinary teams.
• Ability to work autonomously and independently.
• Thorough knowledge of the physical, social and emotional developmental needs of young people.
• Understanding of issues faced by young people living in inner‑city areas.
• Aware of child protection and safeguarding issues, and current best practice in the youth work sector.
• Knowledge of best practice in case recording.

Contract

Permanent

Hours & Work Pattern

Full time, 37 hours per week, including regular weekend and evening work, with shift patterns covering 9am–9pm.

Salary

£29,768

Location

Lewisham University Hospital

Screening

Successful admission to post is subject to enhanced DBS check, police vetting check and Right‑to‑Work in the UK confirmation. The post holder must have the right to work in the UK. Catch
22 does not sponsor visas.

To Apply

Please provide your CV and cover letter, and complete the screening questions to express your interest. AI‑generated applications will be disqualified. Submit a CV, satisfactory screening responses and details of interest to be considered.

Final date to receive applications

20th January 2026

Interviews

First round online interviews will be held 29th‑30th January 2026.

Catch
22’s Commitment to Ban the Box

Catch
22 does not ask for criminal convictions at the application stage; disclosure is invited at the interview and offer stages. For more information contact [email protected].

Equal Opportunity

At Catch
22 we value equality, diversity and inclusion. We are committed to providing equal opportunities and fostering a strong society where everyone has good people around them and a purpose.

Safeguarding and Recruitment

Catch
22 is committed to rigorous safeguarding and safer recruitment practices. We conduct online due diligence checks and public record searches for successful candidates.

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