Youth Services Manager

Kisharon; Edgware; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

21 days holiday

Pension scheme - NatWest Cushion

Blue light card

Eyecare benefits via Vision Express

Long service recognition and reward &"

Employee Assistance & Wellbeing

Training and development

Job summary

Kisharon Langdon in North West London is seeking a Youth Services Manager to lead the Brady Club for Jewish young people aged 5 to 25 with learning disabilities and autism. You will develop and oversee a safe, engaging program that promotes social and life skills.

The role requires a degree or equivalent experience, plus experience in youth work and budgeting, with flexibility to work evenings and weekends. The charity values inclusion and invites applicants from all backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent
• Experience in Youth Service/Education
• Experience developing activity programmes
• Experience managing budgets
• Experience leading staff
• Experience working with adults with Learning Disabilities and Autism

Responsibilities

• Lead weekly sessions and holiday schemes
• Co-produce and participate in experiences and Jewish cultural activities
• Lead future ambitions and operation of provision
• Manage budgets and supervise staff

Skills

Budget management

Staff leadership

Programme development

Organisational skills

Evening/weekend flexibility

Education

Degree level or equivalent experience

Teacher qualification

NYA Level 3 in Youth Work Practice

Job description

Kisharon Langdon has an exciting opportunity for a Youth Services Manager to join their growing team in North West London.

Salary: £34,000 to £36,000 per annum

Hours: 37.5 hour per week

Location: Maccabi House, HA8 7FR

Closing date: 1st November 2026

About us:

Kisharon Langdon are a charity offering a wider breadth of services of enhanced quality, enabling us to better support people with learning disabilities and autism and their families. From nursery and school to further education, through to employment opportunities and supported living, Kisharon Langdon will enable people with learning disabilities and autism to thrive and realise their ambitions and aspirations. Whilst we support the Jewish community, we celebrate and benefit from the diversity of the communities in which we are based and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

We are looking for caring enthusiastic people who share our values and can support someone to live the life they want to have.

Youth Services Manager - The Role:

Kisharon Langdon's Brady Club provides Jewish young people aged 5 to 25, with learning disabilities and autism, the opportunity to meet new people, make friends, take part in fun activities and learn social and life skills in a safe, stimulating and engaging environment. The Youth Services Manager will empower and optimise the potential of young people through a strength-based activity programme that encourages personal and social development.

The core work of the Youth Services Manager role is to ensure young people co-produce and participate in experiences and Jewish cultural activities. Responsible for leading Kisharon Langdon Brady Youth provision the Youth Services Manager will lead the future ambitions and operation of weekly sessions and holiday schemes for young adults with learning disabilities and autism.

Youth Services Manager - About You:

The successful applicant must be educated to degree level or have equivalent professional experience in a related sector. Ideally, you would have a Teacher and/or Youth & Community Worker qualification, such as NYA Level 3 in Youth Work Practice.

Applicants must have a successful track record in a Youth Service/Education role and be able to demonstrate experience developing activity programmes, managing budgets and leading staff.

Ideally, you would also have relevant experience working with adults with Learning Disabilities and Autism.

You should be an organised and open minded individual with an ability to multi-task, as well as managing your time and resources. Flexibility and the ability to work evenings and weekends is essential for this role.

What we offer:

• 21 days holiday which increases with length of service, plus 8 bank holidays
• Pension scheme - (NatWest Cushion)
• Blue light card - access to more than 15,000 discounts from large national & local retailers
• Eyecare benefits - via Vision Express
• Long service recognition and reward & employer referral bonus
• Employee Assistance & Wellbeing Programme with free access to independent advice, support and counselling on a wide range of issues
• Training and development and career progression opportunities

Closing date: 1st November 2026

Please Note: We reserve the right depending on the number of applications received, to shortlist and interview candidates prior to the closing date. Early applications are therefore encouraged