Team Manager – Youth Justice

Baltimore Consulting; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the West Midlands is seeking a Team Manager for the Youth Justice Service to lead a dedicated team and make a significant impact. The role demands strong leadership skills and experience in managing multi-disciplinary teams. A Social Work qualification is essential. This is an interim position with potential for extension, offering a hybrid work model. Candidates should be passionate about improving outcomes for youth and possess relevant experience in youth justice services.

Qualifications

• Must have experience as a Youth Justice Service Team Manager.
• Social Work qualification and registration are essential.
• Strong leadership skills required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a multi-disciplinary team within youth justice services.
• Work across prevention and statutory interventions.
• Participate in weekday duty rota and Saturday duty management.

Skills

Leadership skills

Team management

Experience with youth justice

Familiarity with Child View

Education

Social Work qualification

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a Team Manager – Youth Justice Service within a Local Authority in the West Midlands.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a dedicated team and make a real impact in youth justice services.

Role Details:

• Job Title: Team Manager – Youth Justice Service
• Contract: Initial 3-month interim (potential extension)
• Location: West Midlands (Hybrid – minimum 2-3 days in office)
• Hours: Monday–Thursday 9:00–17:00, Friday 9:00–16:30
• Duty Requirement: Weekday duty rota and Saturday duty manager (1 in 4 weeks)
• Pay Rate: £41.42 per hour, 37 hours per week (Inside IR35 via FCSA Accredited Umbrella company)

Key Requirements:

• Must be an experienced Youth Justice Service Team Manager.
• Social Work qualification and registration essential.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to manage a multi-disciplinary team.
• Experience working across prevention, out-of-court disposals, statutory interventions, and custody.
• Desirable: Familiarity with Child View recording system.

If you are passionate about driving positive outcomes for children and families and have the experience outlined above, we would love to hear from you!

If this sounds like a good fit for you, please reply to Sarah Williams with your updated CV and availability. Alternatively, feel free to reach out on 0117 313 7110 if you’d like more details.

Our clients are passionate about creating and evolving a diverse workforce and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant. Recruiting decisions are based on your experience and skills. Any reasonable adjustments in the workplace will be fully supported during the application and hiring process.