Foysol Ahmed
London,Greater London
Summary
Dedicated professional with expertise in youth mentoring, violence prevention, and intervention. Skilled in case management, safeguarding, and child protection, with a focus on behaviour change and cognitive development support for at-risk and vulnerable young people. Proven ability in conflict resolution, community mediation, and stakeholder engagement across schools, PRUs, police, and community organisations. Adept at programme planning and delivery, workshop facilitation, family support, and multi-agency partnership working. Committed to fostering community development through cohesion initiatives and effective communication strategies. Career goals include advancing community outreach efforts to enhance youth engagement and support services.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work history
Mentoring Officer
Osmani Trust
London, Greater London
2025.02 - 2025.12
- Delivered 1:1 mentoring (in-person and online) to BAME young people aged 10–24, supporting positive behaviour change, confidence building, and personal development.
- Managed a caseload of at-risk young people, conducting needs assessments and creating individual action plans to improve engagement in education, training, and employment.
- Provided guidance on school engagement, wellbeing, and risk reduction, including issues related to anti-social behaviour, crime, and social-emotional challenges.
- Maintained detailed case records and safeguarding compliance, while coordinating referrals to specialist services and engaging young people through community outreach.
Senior Mentoring Officer
Osmani Trust
London, Greater London
2022.06 - 2024.12
- Delivered intensive weekly 1:1 mentoring to young people aged 14–21 involved in or at risk of drug dealing, violence, and anti-social behaviour, supporting positive behavioural and cognitive change.
- Managed referrals and casework from the Metropolitan Police Service, PRUs, schools, and partner agencies, conducting assessments and creating individual and family action plans.
- Facilitated group workshops and awareness sessions for young people and parents on topics including gang involvement, anger management, decision-making, and safer parenting.
- Provided family support and multi-agency collaboration to address risk factors and improve outcomes for vulnerable young people.
- Maintained detailed case records, progress monitoring, and programme reports, ensuring compliance with safeguarding requirements and funder reporting.
Mentoring Officer
Osmani Trust
London, Greater London
2022.02 - 2022.06
- Delivered targeted youth intervention programmes for young people at risk of youth violence, gang involvement, or exploitation, including those NEET, ex-offenders, or disengaged from education.
- Planned and facilitated group workshops, activities, and 1:1 mentoring to develop decision-making, resilience, leadership, and citizenship skills.
- Led outreach and conflict mediation in high-risk neighbourhoods, working with local partners to de-escalate gang tensions and prevent youth violence.
- Managed and supervised programme volunteers and peer workers, supporting delivery of accredited training, community activities, and youth engagement initiatives.
- Maintained programme monitoring, reports, and case records, ensuring delivery of KPIs while collaborating with schools, community organisations, and local services to generate referrals
Volunteer Fund Raiser
Ummah Welfare Trust, One Nation & Human Aid
London, Greater London
2018.07 - 2022.01
- Supported the planning and delivery of fundraising campaigns and events, helping raise awareness and funds for humanitarian causes.
- Promoted campaigns through social media platforms, increasing community engagement and volunteer participation.
- Produced marketing and campaign content for adverts and social media, ensuring clear and persuasive messaging.
- Provided administrative support, including budget tracking, responding to enquiries, and processing campaign-related tasks.
Education
Level 3 Diploma - Youth Work
Need to Suceed
London 2025.11 -
Certificate - Prevent Course
UK Government Website
LondonHigher National Diploma - Business and Management
ICON College of Technology and Management
London 2013.10 - 2015.07
Certificate in Listening and Support Skills -
The Samaritans
London 2013.01 - 2013.03
Skills
- Youth Mentoring & 1:1 Support
- Youth Violence Prevention & Intervention
- Case Management & Risk Assessment
- Safeguarding & Child Protection
- Behaviour Change & Cognitive Development Support
- Working with At-Risk and Vulnerable Young People
- Conflict Resolution & Community Mediation
- Youth Engagement & Community Outreach
- Programme Planning & Delivery
- Workshop Facilitation & Group Work
- Family Support & Parent Engagement
- Multi-Agency Partnership Working
- Stakeholder Engagement (schools, PRUs, police, community organisations)
- Volunteer Management & Supervision
- Community Development & Cohesion Initiatives
- Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting
- Data Management & Case Record Keeping
- Referral Pathways & Signposting to Support Services
- Budget Monitoring & Financial Administration
- Event Planning & Fundraising Support
- Social Media Promotion & Campaign Engagement
- Communication & Relationship Building
- Cultural Awareness & Community Sensitivity
- Time Management & Caseload Management
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Level 3 Diploma - Youth Work
Need to Suceed
2025.11 -
Mentoring Officer
Osmani Trust
2025.02 - 2025.12
Senior Mentoring Officer
Osmani Trust
2022.06 - 2024.12
Mentoring Officer
Osmani Trust
2022.02 - 2022.06
Volunteer Fund Raiser
Ummah Welfare Trust, One Nation & Human Aid
2018.07 - 2022.01
Higher National Diploma - Business and Management
ICON College of Technology and Management
2013.10 - 2015.07
Certificate in Listening and Support Skills -
The Samaritans
2013.01 - 2013.03
Certificate - Prevent Course
UK Government Website