London, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
Salary: £28,860 per year Hours: 37.5 per week Contract: 1-year fixed-term (with possibility of extension) Location: Selhurst Park Stadium and venues across South London Closing Date: 12th July 2026 Interview Date: w/c 20…
Skills: Youth Work, Mentoring, Safeguarding, Early Intervention, Case Management
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Deliver one-to-one mentoring and group support for young people at risk of social or academic exclusion. Collaborate with schools and community partners to provide safe spaces and engaging after-school activities.
Requires a passion for youth development and experience in youth work or mentoring. A relevant qualification in youth work or mentoring and up-to-date safeguarding training are required.
Salary: £28,860 per year
Hours: 37.5 per week
Contract: 1-year fixed-term (with possibility of extension)
Location: Selhurst Park Stadium and venues across South London
Closing Date: 12th July 2026
Interview Date: w/c 20th July 2026
Are you looking for a role that supports young people in their community spaces? We are looking for a Targeted Intervention Officer to support with our projects out in the community. The role will be varied and exciting, helping us work towards our goal of creating safe spaces and opportunities for our young people.
What We Offer
Flexible and remote working;
Competitive salary and benefits package (including healthcare plan, discounts and match tickets);
26 days annual leave (in addition to public holidays);
A personal development plan and training opportunities;
The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of young people in South London.
As Targeted Intervention Officer you will:
Deliver interventions, including one-to-one mentoring and group support, for referred participants in partner schools and wider community projects;
Work directly on projects that provide early intervention for young people at risk of social and academic exclusion, criminal exploitation and other risk-based concerns;
Work with local school and community partners to identify and respond to the needs of young people in the community;
Support 'Youth Hub' provision by delivering engaging after-school activities and safe spaces for young people;
Support 'Premier League Kicks' sessions by providing on-site one-to-one mentoring;
Support projects across the wider Foundation as required.
Person Specification
As successful candidate you will:
Have a passion for supporting and developing young people in the local community;
Have experience in youth work or mentoring;
Have a qualification in youth work or mentoring or equivalent;
Can identify needs as they arise and adapt delivery;
Have strong working knowledge of safeguarding, with up-to-date training in associated concerns.
We are committed to ensuring the welfare and protection of all children, young people and adults who take part in our activities, and all staff are expected to share this commitment. All successful candidates will go through safer recruitment checks (including a criminal records check) before commencing employment.
We endorse the principle of equality and strive to ensure that all our staff and participants have a genuine and equal opportunity to participate to the full extent of their own ambitions and abilities, and can be assured of an environment in which their rights, dignity and worth are respected.
We want our staff to reflect the diversity of our local community, and we welcome applications from individuals of all age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion of belief and marriage and civil partnership.
As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made to support your application, please just let us know.
Helping young south Londoners grow through sport #PalaceforLife - Official charity of Crystal Palace Football Club
As the official charity of Crystal Palace Football Club, we help young South Londoners grow through the power of sport, inspiring them to find a better path in life, for a better life. We believe that everyone matters, irrespective of race, religion, beliefs or background. And by giving extra support to the most vulnerable, we will help create a better community and society.
Offices: Selhurst Park, London, SE25 6PU, GB
Helping young south Londoners grow through sport #PalaceforLife - Official charity of Crystal Palace Football Club
As the official charity of Crystal Palace Football Club, we help young South Londoners grow through the power of sport, inspiring them to find a better path in life, for a better life. We believe that everyone matters, irrespective of race, religion, beliefs or background. And by giving extra support to the most vulnerable, we will help create a better community and society.
Offices: Selhurst Park, London, SE25 6PU, GB
