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We are looking for a Key Work Manager to cover a period of maternity leave. It is one of the most important roles at Carney’s: you’ll lead our key work project, carry your own caseload of young people, and manage the small team who walk alongside them day in, day out. The young people we key work are aged 11–30 and living in and around Wandsworth. Many are care-experienced or involved in the criminal justice system. What we offer them is long-term, consistent, unconditional support — and this role sits right at the heart of that. The role at a glance Job title: Key Work Manager (Maternity Cover) Salary: £37,800 per annum Contract: 12 month fixed term, with possible extension Hours: 37.5 hours per week, including some evening and occasional weekend work Earliest start date: 2 November 2026 Location: 30 Petworth Street, Battersea, London SW11 4QW, and within the local […]

We’re recruiting! Carney’s Community is looking for a Chief Operating Officer (Maternity Cover) to join our management team and help lead the day-to-day running of the charity while we continue supporting some of the most disadvantaged young people in London. This is a senior role covering fundraising, HR, finance oversight, facilities and administration — a real opportunity to make an impact in a high-energy, high-impact youth charity in Battersea. The Chief Operating Officer role at a glance Contract: 6-month fixed term (with possible extension) Hours: 30 hours per week (0.8 FTE), including occasional evening work Salary: £45,000–£55,000 FTE, dependent on experience Location: Hybrid — minimum 2 days per week at 30 Petworth Street, Battersea, SW11 4QW, plus flexible working Earliest start: 1 December 2026 Benefits: Workplace pension, free use of our gym, discounts in our bike shop, 28 days’ holiday (incl. bank holidays, pro rata) What you’ll do Reporting to […]

It Begins! From today, for just one week, any donation you make to Carney’s through the Big Give Campaign is doubled! Can you help us raise £20,000 for our Key Work Project in one week? Our Key Work is our transformative one to one support with young people facing the most complex circumstances. Our Key Workers walk alongside the young people, advocate for them, help them get jobs or back into mainstream education, help them get the support they are entitled to or even get criminal charges dropped for those who have been victims of criminal exploitation. Your support can make that possible. To donate go to this link here: Want to see for yourself how your money will make a difference? Head over to our Instagram or Facebook page for the latest videos on our work at Carney’s.

Job Description As a youth worker you will be part of the team at Carney’s community, supporting the running of the youth boxing sessions, youth club and bike workshop. You don’t need any experience in boxing or bike maintenance, but it is a bonus. We are, however, specifically looking for people with experience of working with & supporting young people aged 11-18. We are ideally looking for someone who already holds a youth work qualification but are willing to consider candidates who don’t have this qualification but would undertake it as part of the role. To apply: Email your CV and application form to hannah.tulloch@carneyscommunity.org by 6th April. Youth Worker 22.5 Hours 2025