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Director for Young People - Handcrafted

Gateshead or Durham, United Kingdom
£51,000 depending on experience
Permanent
Closing on 24 March 2026

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?

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 
  
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. 

Your application should include your CV and supporting statement.

Key dates:

  • Closing date for applications: 24 March 2026
  • Charisma vetting interviews must be completed by 31 March 2026 prior to shortlisting.
  • 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. 

Sandra Smith
Associate Director
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For more information on this role or for a confidential chat, please call 01962 813 300 or email us via info@charismarecruitment.co.uk
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