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Youth Offending Service Operations Manager

Job Description

Job Title: Youth Offending Service Operations Manager

Location: Town Hall, Main Road, Romford RM1 3AR

Type: Contract

Duration: 24 months

Salary: £45.20 per hour (Umbrella)

Work Arrangements: Office-based with some remote working, 4-day working week (minimum 3 days on-site)

Responsibilities:
  • Ensure effective safeguarding of children, young people, families, and communities through the delivery of a youth offending service.
  • Lead and manage the team to provide high-quality, integrated services in compliance with national legislation and best practices.
  • Make decisions on complex cases within the youth offending service, focusing on areas such as harmful practices, gangs, serious youth violence, and whole family work.
  • Manage HR, performance, and resource allocation to empower staff and achieve service objectives.
Requirements:
  • Registration with Social Work England (SWE).
  • Degree in Social Work or a youth justice professional qualification.
Why Havering?
  • Access to reflection spaces, meeting rooms, and quiet spaces.
  • On-site parking available (subsidized for all Havering council staff).
  • Systemic training offers and development pathway.
Working Model:
  • Hybrid model with 3 days per week onsite.
  • Flexible approach involving working from town hall campus or hubs.
  • Emphasis on face-to-face working for frontline teams and meetings with children and families.
How to Apply: Contact: Lewis Ashcroft Email: Lewis.Ashcorft@Servicecare.org.uk Phone: 01772 208962

Successes: We have successfully recruited new workers and are inviting experienced individuals to fill remaining vacancies with rapid interview turnaround.

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