Youth Justice Team Manager - Somerset

Service Care Solutions is proud to be working with Somerset County Council in assisting their Youth Justice Team, which supports children, families, and those impacted by children's offending across the region.

This crucial role involves working with children and young people who have received youth justice outcomes or are assessed as being at risk of offending.

As the Youth Justice Team Manager, you will bring expertise and strong leadership to ensure the effective management of statutory or regulatory duties within the Youth Justice framework.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and motivation in delivering strategic and service plans, including the County Children and Young People's Plan.


• Advise the Youth Justice Team, Council, and partners on operational planning, service delivery, and policy matters, ensuring swift justice for children.


• Oversee performance management of the Youth Justice Team, ensuring excellent practices are implemented across service delivery.


• Lead the work of the Youth Justice Team in managing risks and developing tailored interventions to prevent offending and reoffending among young people.


• Support restorative justice principles, systemic leadership, and continuous professional development within the team.


• Collaborate with statutory partners (Police, Health, Probation, Education) in delivering effective "Child First" youth justice provision under the Crime and Disorder Act 1998.

Requirements:

• Degree-level qualification or equivalent (NVQ Level 6) in a relevant field (e.g., Social Work, Youth Justice/Probation, Policing, Teaching, Health Professions).


• OR Professional Practice Certificate in Youth Justice or Probation.


• Extensive experience in working with vulnerable children with complex needs.


• Commitment to ongoing professional development and evidence-based practice.

Benefits:

• Hybrid Working: Onsite requirement of 2 days per week minimum.


• Competitive pay rate up to £38 per hour.


• Opportunity to contribute to a vital service supporting at-risk children and their families.

For more information or to apply, contact Lewis Ashcroft at lewis.ashcroft@servicecare.org.uk or 01772 208962 01772 208962 .