Youth Justice Team Manager

Westmorland and Furness Council; Kendal; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Westmorland and Furness Council is seeking an experienced Team Manager for our Youth Justice and Prevention Service. You will lead a multidisciplinary team, promote trauma-informed, child-centred practice, and oversee the full youth justice pathway from prevention to resettlement.

This role requires confident, values-driven leadership, strong decision-making, and the ability to drive performance, improve outcomes for children and young people, and collaborate with partners across services.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a multidisciplinary team, driving high-quality, trauma-informed, and child-centred practice
• Hold oversight of the full youth justice pathway, from prevention and diversion through to statutory interventions and resettlement
• Provide strong operational leadership, including duty management and complex decision-making
• Drive performance and quality, ensuring the service consistently meets the highest professional standards
• Influence system-wide working, strengthening partnerships across children's services, police, courts, health, and community organisations
• Play a key role in shaping and developing our service, contributing to innovation and continuous improvement

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated manager to join our leadership team within Westmorland and Furness Youth Justice and Prevention Service as a Team Manager.

We are looking for a confident, values-driven leader who is passionate about improving life chances for children and young people, particularly those at risk of, or already involved in, the youth justice system. This is your opportunity to shape practice, lead innovation, and deliver real impact across our communities.

As a Team Manager, you will:

• Lead and inspire a multidisciplinary team, driving high-quality, trauma-informed, and child-centred practice
• Hold oversight of the full youth justice pathway, from prevention and diversion through to statutory interventions and resettlement
• Provide strong operational leadership, including duty management and complex decision-making
• Drive performance and quality, ensuring the service consistently meets the highest professional standards
• Influence system-wide working, strengthening partnerships across children's services, police, courts, health, and community organisations
• Play a key role in shaping and developing our service, contributing to innovation and continuous improvement

Why join us?

• Be part of a forward-looking service focused on prevention, early intervention, and reducing reoffending
• Influence strategic direction and service design within a supportive senior leadership team
• Develop your career within a council committed to continuous improvement and workforce development