Youth Justice Practice Manager - Lead Safeguarding & Impact

East Riding of Yorkshire Council; Beverley; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

East Riding Youth Justice Service, part of East Riding of Yorkshire Council, is seeking an experienced Practice Manager in Beverley. You will provide operational leadership to a skilled multi-agency team, ensuring high standards of practice, safeguarding, and service delivery.

You will support staff development, drive continuous improvement, and work with partners to reduce offending and improve outcomes for children involved in the justice system.

Qualifications

• A relevant professional qualification such as Social Work, Psychology, Criminology or Sociology.
• Substantial experience within youth justice, safeguarding, probation or a related field.
• Experience of managing and developing staff through effective supervision and leadership.
• Strong knowledge of youth justice legislation, risk management and safeguarding.
• A commitment to restorative, child-first and trauma-informed approaches.
• Excellent partnership-working and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational leadership and management oversight to a multi-agency team to ensure high standards of practice and safeguarding.
• Support staff development and drive continuous improvement across the service.
• Collaborate with partners to reduce offending and improve life chances for children in the justice system.

Skills

Social Work

Psychology

Criminology

Sociology

Job description

East Riding Youth Justice Service, part of East Riding of Yorkshire Council, is seeking an experienced Practice Manager in Beverley. You will provide operational leadership to a skilled multi-agency team, ensuring high standards of practice, safeguarding, and service delivery.

You will support staff development, drive continuous improvement, and work with partners to reduce offending and improve outcomes for children involved in the justice system.