Contract Type: Fixed Term – 6 months (with potential for extension)
Pay Rate: £27.60 PAYE / £36.29 LTD per hour (paid via umbrella company)
Start Date: As soon as possible
About the Role Sefton’s Youth Justice Service is seeking a skilled and motivated Operational Manager to join our team on a 6-month fixed-term contract, with the potential for extension. This is a key leadership role for an experienced professional who is committed to improving outcomes for children and young people within the youth justice system.
You will play a central part in ensuring high-quality service delivery, effective team management, and strong multi-agency collaboration, including with Children’s Social Care and partner agencies.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide operational leadership and day-to-day management oversight to Youth Justice Service staff.
- Ensure effective delivery of statutory youth justice interventions and support services.
- Monitor and improve practice standards, ensuring compliance with national guidance and local policies.
- Collaborate closely with multi-agency partners to deliver integrated services for young people and their families.
- Contribute to strategic planning and service development as part of the wider management team.
- Maintain accurate records and prepare reports as required for internal and external stakeholders.
- A relevant professional qualification (e.g., Social Work, Probation, Youth Justice, or equivalent).
- A leadership or management qualification or equivalent demonstrable experience in leading services.
- Extensive knowledge and understanding of the Youth Justice sector and current legislation, guidance, and best practice.
- Proven ability to lead teams and drive high-quality performance in a multi-agency context.
- Strong analytical, decision-making, and communication skills.
- Previous experience managing within a local authority Youth Justice Service.
- Experience working with performance frameworks and inspection preparation.
- Familiarity with youth offending case management systems and reporting tools.
- Opportunity to lead meaningful work with positive outcomes for young people.
- Work alongside a committed and supportive team of professionals.
- Competitive hourly rate with potential contract extension.
Harry Greenhalgh
Specialist Recruiter – Youth Justice
Service Care Solutions
harry.greenhalgh@servicecare.org.uk
01772 208962
