Darryl Kelly
London
Summary
I am a professionally qualified Youth Worker level 3 and DET level 5 teaching equivalent in Further Education. I have over 20 years experience working in numerous leadership and practice roles. I have extensive experience of working directly with young people and their families. I am passionate about early help and preventative initiatives. I have an aptitude to working with young and vulnerable people. I possess exceptional interpersonal skills and an excellent team player. I adapt to challenging situations, work well under pressure and dedicated to reflexivity and ongoing development. I have a good sense of humour and dynamic approach to get the job done.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work history
Pastoral Support Officer - SEND Specialist
Saint Cecilias School
Wandsworth, South London
2025.10 - Current
Provide 1:1 support to students with SEND. Promoting independence to young people facing challenges in engaging in education including deescalation of behavioural incidents. In addition, tailored 1:1support to young person with Cerebral Palsy, engaging in stretch range and motion, and therapeutic interventions. Undertaking holistic assessment to in form EHCP.
Youth and Community Manager
Harrow Youth Club
Harrow, London
2006.01 - Current
Lead youth provision in Ladbroke Grove, devising bespoke programmes for young people. Different funded projects to engage vulnerable young people at risk of criminal exploitation. Late Night Project specifically funded to reduce ASB in the local vicinity. Multi agency partnership working with police, social care, CAMHS, etc.
Senior Practice Lead (Fixed - Term)
Mencap
Ealing
2024.12 - 2025.09
Lead a small team to provide personalised support for young people with learning disabilities to live independently, build relationships and community integration. Needs assessment undertaken to inform tangible support plans.
Employability Officer
West Thames College
Feltham, Hounslow
2021.11 - 2024.12
Leading on employability programme - specifically focusing on Construction Trades. Qualified FE teacher delivering taught syllabus, duties included multi agency engagement to negotiate suitable placements. Ofsted rated 'Good' with specific commendation of my area of responsibility. Safeguarding responsibility with appropriate escalation to local authority for 16-17 year olds.
Grenfell Support Worker
Kensington and Chelsea
Notting Hill, London
2017.08 - 2018.03
Working directly with young people and their families affected by the Grenfell tragedy. 1:1 specialist trauma informed programmes to specifically engage young people 13-19 years. Wider support offered to families, including helping complete benefit application process and relocation of families. Assessment and planning of tailored holistic support, hearing the voice of the child and specific family needs.
Education
DET Teachering Level 5 - DET
Canterbury Christ Church University
Canterbury 02/2022 - 07/2023
Bachelor of Science - Community Development and Public policy BSc
Birkeck University
City of London 10/2015 - 06/2017
Health and Social Care level 4 - Health and Social care
Harrow College
London 09/2010 - 07/2011
Youth work Level 3 -
Duke of Edinburgh Centre
City of London 09/2009 - 07/2010
Skills
Casework experience - 1:1 support for young people and their families
Transferrable assessment and planning skills
Systemic approach to support - holistic lens
Multi agency working - building professional rapport with partner agencies
Extensive range of interventions with young people and their families; trauma informed and contextual safeguarding application
Youth work qualified - youth work methodology to engage young people hearing their voice in support and implementing creative ways of engagement
DET qualified - direct taught classes in a range of educational settings with commitment to accredited outcomes
Experience of devising creative project plans for group work initiatives specifically targeted at youth justice and within youth work settings
Affiliations
- Competent at drumming and steel pan. Passionate about music and a related technology. I enjoy nature and reading.
Timeline
Pastoral Support Officer - SEND Specialist
Saint Cecilias School
2025.10 - Current
Senior Practice Lead (Fixed - Term)
Mencap
2024.12 - 2025.09
Employability Officer
West Thames College
2021.11 - 2024.12
Grenfell Support Worker
Kensington and Chelsea
2017.08 - 2018.03
Youth and Community Manager
Harrow Youth Club
2006.01 - Current
DET Teachering Level 5 - DET
Canterbury Christ Church University
02/2022 - 07/2023
Bachelor of Science - Community Development and Public policy BSc
Birkeck University
10/2015 - 06/2017
Health and Social Care level 4 - Health and Social care
Harrow College
09/2010 - 07/2011
Youth work Level 3 -
Duke of Edinburgh Centre
09/2009 - 07/2010