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Youth Intervention Specialist

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Youth Intervention Specialist 

Redthread works with vulnerable young people in crisis. Whether they have been the victim of a stabbing, are seeking support for anxiety, have suffered a sexual assault, or want to find a new home beyond the reach of a gang, we support them to overcome the challenges they face through our dynamic youth work programmes.

We are looking for an outstanding and experienced professional to join our St Mary’s Hospital team in Paddington as a Youth Intervention Specialist.

The role is based in the A&E department, supporting young people and families involved in serious violence who may be experiencing trauma or tragedy and working with them to secure a positive future. 

Our work was recently featured on BBC News which gives a taster of what we do (https://vimeo.com/241223288)

It’s an exciting time to join Redthread. We have an inspirational staff team, programmes which transform the lives of vulnerable young people, an excellent reputation and profile, and well-developed organisational structures and processes. 

 

"I've seen first-hand how our hospitals provide a unique moment to engage with young people. Redthread have helped thousands of Londoners - and I'm proud to support their work."

(Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London, June 2019)

 

The main purpose of this role is to be part of the youth work team at Redthread, working within the Hospital-based Violence Intervention Programme.

For full details on the role please see the application pack on our website via the button below.

Closing Date: Monday 28 October, 10am

Interview Date: Friday 1 November

 

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Redthread works with vulnerable young people in crisis. Whether they 

have been the victim of a stabbing, are seeking support for anxiety, 

have suffered a sexual assault, or want to find a new home beyond

 the reach of a gang, we support them to overcome the challenges 

they face through our dynamic youth work programmes.

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