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- Manage the daily operations of the Youth Persons Service, ensuring high standards of care, safeguarding, and support.
- Provide clear leadership, supervision, and guidance to frontline staff.
- Oversee risk management, safeguarding protocols, and casework quality.
- Work in partnership with external agencies including mental health services, substance misuse teams, housing, and education providers.
- Ensure timely and accurate case recording in line with compliance standards.
- Monitor service performance and drive improvements based on outcomes and data.
- Lead recruitment, training, and staff development initiatives.
- Manage budgets and ensure cost-effective service delivery.
- Represent the service at external meetings, forums, and strategic planning sessions.
- Experience: Minimum of 2 years' experience in a management or leadership role within youth services, supported housing, or similar settings.
- Background: Strong track record supporting vulnerable young people, ideally those with mental health needs or substance misuse issues.
- Knowledge: Excellent understanding of safeguarding, housing legislation, and multi-agency working.
- Leadership: Proven ability to lead teams in high-pressure, person-centred environments.
- Qualifications: Relevant professional qualification (e.g., in social care, youth work, psychology, or similar) preferred but not essential.
- Make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people
- Supportive and values-driven working environment
- Opportunity to shape service delivery and build innovative approaches
- Flexible working and supportive leadership
- On-site parking and accessible transport links in Leyland
