Youth Justice Service Team Manager

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council; Rotherham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in Rotherham is seeking a highly skilled Youth Justice Service Team Manager to lead a multi-agency team. This role emphasizes safeguarding and effective risk management for youth within the justice system. Essential qualifications include a Social Work qualification and extensive experience in managing teams as well as collaboration with multiple agencies. This is a 1-month contract position requiring a minimum of 3 days on-site work weekly.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience managing teams at a senior level with supervision.
• Extensive experience in Youth Justice Service practice and multi-agency collaboration.
• Proven ability to implement YJS service developments and improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Youth Justice Service team.
• Monitor service delivery for compliance with requirements.
• Manage caseloads and produce management reports.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Team management

Education

Social Work qualification (DipSW, CQSW, CSS, or Degree in Social Work)

Relevant degree or Level 7 qualification

Tools

ICT systems

Reporting tools

Job description

Position Overview

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Youth Justice Service (YJS) Team Manager to lead, manage, and develop a multi-agency Youth Justice Service. This is a critical role that ensures high standards of service delivery, safeguarding, and effective risk management for children and young people involved in the youth justice system.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and develop the designated YJS team, ensuring effective supervision, mentoring, and professional support.
• Monitor service delivery and standards, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, policy, and safeguarding guidance.
• Chair Risk & Safety meetings, Outcome panels, Post Court panels, and contribute to multi-agency decision-making processes.
• Develop, implement, and oversee service improvements, including business cases and tender specifications for new projects.
• Manage caseloads, ensuring individual intervention plans and victim profiles address risk, needs, and vulnerabilities.
• Produce regular management information, reports, and share critical incident information with the Youth Justice Board and Senior Leadership Team.
• Represent the service at strategic forums, including MAPPA and Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) meetings.
• Undertake research, audits, benchmarking, and quality assurance of high-risk and statutory cases.
• Manage budgets and resources effectively, ensuring value-for-money delivery.
• Promote and embed multi-agency working and engagement with external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Social Work qualification (DipSW, CQSW, CSS, or Degree in Social Work) and Social Work England (SWE) registration OR
• Relevant degree or Level 7 qualification with substantial experience in a related field.
• Substantial experience managing teams at a senior level, including staff supervision.
• Extensive experience in Youth Justice Service (YJS) practice and multi-agency collaboration.
• Proven ability to implement YJS service developments and improvements.
• Experience in caseload management and workload monitoring.
• In-depth knowledge of child protection, safeguarding, and statutory requirements.
• Current knowledge of local and national policies for children affected by the YJS.
• Experience with auditing processes and quality assurance methods.
• Proficiency with ICT systems and reporting tools.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to make complex decisions under uncertainty.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to develop long-term strategies.
• Ability to engage stakeholders, service users, and multi-agency partners effectively.
• Flexible and adaptable, able to work outside normal office hours if required.

Location & Contract Details

Location: Riverside House, Main Street, Rotherham, S60 1AE (3 days minimum on site)
Contract: 1 month contract with expected extension (37 hours per week)
Pay Rate: £40 LTD per hour (paid weekly via umbrella company)
Start Date: 24th November