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£51,000 depending on experience
Full-time or part-time (Full time, 37.5 hours per week and will consider part time/flexible hours)
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!

Job description

DIRECTOR FOR YOUNG PEOPLE

​​​​​​​Handcrafted seek their new Director for Young People.

  • Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week and will consider part time/flexible hours
  • Location: Based from one of the hubs in Gateshead or Durham with travel to other hubs 

Do you have significant experience at senior level working with vulnerable young people? 

Can you shape culture and strategy whilst carrying regulatory responsibility, strengthening systems, developing managers and representing our organisation externally?

Can you demonstrate the below?

  • Strong strategic leadership skills with the ability to shape vision, drive improvement, and lead organisational development within young people’s services
  • In-depth understanding of safeguarding, risk management, trauma-informed practice at senior level
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to engage young people, teams and external partners

Do you have experience in the following? 

  • Leading teams, supervising staff and developing professional practice
  • Managing safeguarding concerns, coordinating multi agency responses and ensuring compliance
  • Operational leadership within social care, education or supportive housing

You will also have the strong personal commitment to Christian ethos of Handcrafted through prayer, practical action and ways of working. 

Download the candidate pack for full details, responsibilities and person specification.

This role is subject to a DBS check, which will be carried out by the employer. 

If you feel you have relevant skills and experience, please submit your CV and supporting statement to Sandra Smith, via the Charisma Charity Recruitment website.

Key dates:

  • Applications are being reviewed by Charisma on a rolling basis, so please apply without delay to avoid disappointment.
  • Interviews with Handcrafted: TBC

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law.

Organisation
Handcrafted View profile Organisation type Registered Charity Company size 21 - 50
Posted on: 25 February 2026
Closing date: 24 March 2026 at 13:26
Job ref: 7698
Tags: Social Care / Development, Housing, Faith-Based, Homelessness, Mental Health, Risk Management, Safeguarding, Youth / Children, Social / Support Work