The Devas Team

The Devas Team

Our staff our highly qualified and determined to make a positive difference to lives of our children.

  • All staff and volunteers that work with children are DBS checked

  • All youth workers are trained to a minimum of Level 2 in childcare, with many trained to Level 3

  • Our Safeguarding leads – the Director of Operations and Senior Project Manager – are trained to Level 3 in Safeguarding

  • Our specialist tutors (music, sport, dance) all hold the relevant professional qualifications

  • You can find our policies here.

“Inspired to build on great history for the future.”

Marilyn Ross, Director of Operations

Level 3 trained in safeguarding and safer recruitment
Safeguarding trainer for faith settings 
Level 3 Voluntary Sector Designated Safeguarding Lead

“My favourite part of the day? Seeing the children have fun, while learning something new.”

— Lucy, Senior Project Manager

Level 3 Safeguarding
Level 3 Childcare
Level 3 Voluntary Sector Designated Safeguarding Lead

“I’ve worked at Devas for 30 years, I love it and I’ve stayed so long because of the fantastic children and families I meet.”

— Sheila, Centre Manager

“Whether you think you can or think you can’t you’re right.”

– Jade, Area Co-ordination Manager, Wandsworth Youth Service

BA Youth and community Studies
National Diploma in health and social care
PTTLS

“The children in our care inspire me every single day”

— Darryl, Lead Youth Worker (Seniors)

“I love to broaden the children’s culinary horizons by introducing them to new foods and trying new recipes”

— Andrea, Youth Worker (Sensiors)

I love teaching here at Devas, it’s not just a job, it’s an opportunity.”

– Shae, Producer & Artist Development Coach

Supporting the children with their lyric writing skills and teaching guitar is my inspiration.”

– Julian, Guitar Tutor

I craft beats and also weave together music that transcends the ordinary.”

– Jernel, Producer & Artist Development

“It’s brilliant helping our children express their artistic talents.”

– Lauren, Arts & Crafts