Service Manager Youth Justice and Contextual Safeguarding

London Borough of Merton; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The London Borough of Merton seeks a Service Manager for Youth Justice and Contextual Safeguarding. This role involves operational leadership, strategic planning, and a focus on safeguarding for children and families in a supportive environment. Candidates with experience in Youth Justice and a commitment to diversity are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in operational management within Youth Justice and safeguarding.
• Strong leadership and strategic planning abilities.
• Commitment to support diversity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Youth Justice & Contextual Safeguarding service.
• Oversee operational management and strategic planning.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary service environment.

Skills

Operational management

Safeguarding understanding

Youth Justice experience

Job description

Service Manager Youth Justice and Contextual Safeguarding

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Advert Text

The London Borough of Merton is "A place where children, young people and families feel they belong, stay safe and can thrive."

We were judged outstanding in our last ILACs inspection and we are ambitious to build on our successes. Our vision is for our Borough to be a safe place for every child to grow up in and to give every child the best start in life. This has never been more important as our families face the impact of the cost-of-living crisis and legacy of Covid-19, and our leaders and managers are focused and committed to supporting staff to be creative, child focused and impactful in our work.

In Merton, We Have a Blended Practice Model Which Combines Systemic Practice, Relationship Based Social Work And Signs Of Safety And Is Embedded Throughout All Of Our Work With Children And Families. There Is Also a Well-established And Connected Multiagency Partnership And Together We Strive To

• make decisions alongside our children and families.
• keep children and families at the heart of our work.
• support children remaining in their families wherever it is safe to do so.
• "Think Family" and focus on strengths.
• commit to doing what we say we will do.
• learn from what we do to improve the experiences of children, young people and families.
• celebrate difference.
  
  

We are looking for a service manager with strong operational management experience. You will need experience in working within Youth Justice and a strong understanding of safeguarding, both intra and extra familial. to lead and manage groups of social work Service, youth Justice & Contextual Safeguarding Service. The position offers a an exciting opportunity to lead a multidisciplinary service including all Youth Justice functions and contextual safeguarding. In the role, you will undertake strategic planning, lead projects and be responsible for the operational management alongside your team managers. All Merton Service Managers are well supported by experienced permanent Heads of Service.

We welcome applications from a diverse range of professionals and encourage representatives of Black and Minority Ethnic Groups to apply to Merton in the interests of valuing and promoting diversity within the senior leadership team.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Government Administration

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