Team Leader

Catch22; Romford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Catch22 is seeking a Team Leader to manage a dedicated team supporting young adults transitioning from custody to the community. This role involves delivering high-quality support, engaging with various stakeholders, and ensuring the team's effectiveness in reducing reoffending. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, relevant qualifications, and a commitment to making a difference in the lives of young adults.

Qualifications

• Management and leadership experience required.
• Experience working with offenders or disadvantaged groups.
• Knowledge of criminal justice and resettlement pathways.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of mentors and deliver impactful support.
• Liaise with probation services and community partners.
• Provide operational insights and performance management.

Skills

Communication

Organisational

Partnership Skills

Education

GCSE in Maths and English

Qualifications in Criminology, Social Care, or related fields

Tools

Microsoft Office

Justice IT systems (e.g., OASys, Delius)

Job description

Catch22 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 '3Ps'.

Weachievethis in two ways. First, we improve lives on the frontline through delivery of public services. Secondly, we useour knowledge to change 'the system', to fix the complex web that can trap and disempower those it was set up to help.With the heart of a charityand the mindset of a business,we are uniquely placed to deliver on this challenging agenda.

Catch22’s Y2A Hub supports young adults transitioning from custody to the community, aiming to reduce reoffending and build purposeful futures.

Job Description

As aTeam Leader, you’ll be at the heart of this mission—managing a small, passionate team of mentors and leading the delivery of high-quality, impactful support.

In this leadership role you will play a fundamental part in providing operational insights, performance management, stakeholder engagement, and staff's personal development. This is an opportunity that allows for the post-holder to meet important contractual requirements and support Catch22's mission in being innovative, inclusive, and evidence based in its practice.

You’ll liaise with probation services, prisons, housing and community partners, and create a culture of accountability, learning, and empowerment—ensuring your team is equipped to support service users at a crucial point in their lives.

Qualifications

We’re looking for a proactive and professional leader, ready to make a difference.

GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths and English

Management and leadership experience

Knowledge of criminal justice, risk management, and resettlement pathways

Strong communication, organisational, and partnership skills

Experience using Microsoft Office

Qualifications in Criminology, Social Care, or related fields

Experience working with offenders or disadvantaged groups

Familiarity with Justice IT systems (e.g., OASys, Delius)

Additional Information

Those interested in applying for this opportunity should review the Job Description & Person Specification to find out more. If you have any questions about the role or recruitment process, please see our contact information on the Candidate Help Page . Please use reference REF111N in your message so that we can identify the opportunity.

When applying please be cautious over the answers you provide. If you select “NO” to the screening question regarding Right to Work in the UK, your application will automatically be closed.

Contract: Fixed term contract for 12 month period.

Hours & work pattern: Full time, 38 hours per week.

Location: Based at Newham Probation - Y2A Hub (with some travel across London as required, and occasionally home working – but not guaranteed)

Unless otherwise stated, interviews will be arranged as suitable candidates are identified, so early application is strongly advised. Where a deadline is advertised, Catch22 reserves the right to withdraw the post from advertisement without notice.

Closing Date: 1630 on 23rd of May, 2025. Catch22 reserves the right to withdraw the vacancy at any time, for any reason before the stated closing date.

Screening: Successful admission to post subject to enhanced DBS check, HMMPS vetting check, and employer Right To Work in the UK check. The post-holder must have right to work in the UK. Catch22 does not currently provide a licence to sponsor visas but please see this register to see those that do.

To Apply: Please provide your CV and cover letter, along with the completion of the screening questions to express your interest in this opportunity. Please note, in the interest of safer recruitment and ensuring that applicants are a right fit for the role, submitted applications must contain a CV, satisfactory responses to the screening questions, and information detailing interest in the role, to be considered for this position.

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Catch22’s Commitment to Opportunity & Progression

At Catch22 we are proud of our commitment in supporting people develop in their careers and progress in our organisation. In 2024, within our Justice Hub, we have 68% of those in management roles that originally joined Catch22 in the frontline workforce and some worked across a number of roles and Leadership positions before joining management. This allows us to have a highly experienced management group and provides development opportunities for those in our much valued front-line.

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