Staffordshire Youth Offending Lead
| Posting date: | 22 May 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £27 to £28 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 June 2025 |
| Location: | Stafford, Staffordshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Abrams Healthcare Llp |
| Job type: | Temporary |
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Summary
Job Description: Youth Offending Service Lead
Directorate: Families & Communities
Service Area: Children & Families
Post Title: Youth Offending Service (YOS) Lead
Reporting To: Head of Futures Matters
Location: Staffordshire County Council
Our Vision and Values
We envision a Staffordshire where all residents thrive through ambition, strong connections, and sustainable living. Our core outcomes include:
Broader access to quality employment and economic growth
Improved health and greater independence
Safer and more inclusive communities
Our Core Values:
Ambitious: We strive for excellence in our communities.
Courageous: We make bold decisions to overcome challenges.
Empowering: We enable our staff to succeed and grow.
Service Mission
Our approach is centered on helping families remain together safely, drawing on their strengths and community support. We emphasize early intervention, reducing dependency on statutory services, and promoting long-term, sustainable outcomes.
Role Overview
The Youth Offending Service Lead holds strategic and operational responsibility for managing the Youth Offending Service, ensuring compliance with national standards, performance targets, and safeguarding principles. This role involves close collaboration with multi-agency partners and reports directly to the Head of Futures Matters. It is also accountable to the SYOS Management Board, Staffordshire County Council, and the Youth Justice Board.
Key Responsibilities
Lead a multi-agency YOS, delivering comprehensive youth justice services in line with Youth Justice Board requirements.
Develop and implement service and business plans to achieve strategic goals, as outlined by the Youth Justice Board and the Head of Futures Matters.
Coordinate with the SYOS Management Board to ensure high performance, efficiency, and resource allocation.
Provide leadership and performance oversight for all operational staff within the YOS.
Supervise YOS Managers, ensuring quality assurance and consistent performance management.
Ensure staff are trained and compliant with risk management, safeguarding, and data recording protocols.
Cultivate a culture of high support and high challenge to drive continuous improvement and better outcomes for young people.
Represent the service at strategic regional and national forums as required.
Lead local policy and service development, incorporating feedback from stakeholders.
Take ownership of designated core practice areas and champion service-wide best practices.
Provide out-of-hours management support on a rota basis.
Perform any additional duties aligned with the role’s level and purpose.
Professional Accountabilities
Financial: Deliver services within budget, including savings or investment plans.
People: Apply effective staff management and engagement practices.
Equality: Uphold inclusive practices in compliance with legislation.
Sustainability: Promote energy conservation and climate awareness.
Health & Safety: Ensure a safe, supportive working environment.
Safeguarding: Maintain a strong commitment to protecting vulnerable groups.
Person SpecificationEssential Qualifications and Memberships
Relevant professional qualification (e.g., DipSW, CQSW, Dip PS)
Degree in a related discipline
Level 4+ management qualification (or willingness to obtain)
Registration with Social Work England (for social workers)
Assessed by: Application / Interview
Knowledge and Experience
Strong understanding of effective practice in youth justice
Thorough knowledge of criminal justice legislation relating to young people
Experience in managing and developing staff and services
Proven ability in workload management, performance improvement, and policy compliance
Understanding of safeguarding, GDPR, equal opportunities, and risk assessment principles
Ability to train, coach, and mentor staff
Assessed by: Application / Interview / Test
Skills
Strategic thinking with ability to translate objectives into actionable plans
Strong interpersonal, team-building, and partnership development skills
Proficiency in IT systems and report writing
High-level verbal and written communication
Competence in restorative practice and resilience in high-pressure environments
Assessed by: Application / Interview / Test
Additional Information
Designated as a Casual Car User – access to transport is essential.
Committed to Disability Confident standards – applicants with relevant disabilities meeting minimum criteria will be offered interviews.
APPLY HERE: https://20x.io/abramshealthcare/commonuser_register/eWNqRjlPTjdiUC9JbnNWdFJrNkdGQT09
OR SEND YOUR CV TO: Jobs@abramshealthcare.co.uk
Job Types: Full-time, Temp to perm
Pay: £27.00-£28.00 per hour
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Weekend availability
Work Location: In person
Directorate: Families & Communities
Service Area: Children & Families
Post Title: Youth Offending Service (YOS) Lead
Reporting To: Head of Futures Matters
Location: Staffordshire County Council
Our Vision and Values
We envision a Staffordshire where all residents thrive through ambition, strong connections, and sustainable living. Our core outcomes include:
Broader access to quality employment and economic growth
Improved health and greater independence
Safer and more inclusive communities
Our Core Values:
Ambitious: We strive for excellence in our communities.
Courageous: We make bold decisions to overcome challenges.
Empowering: We enable our staff to succeed and grow.
Service Mission
Our approach is centered on helping families remain together safely, drawing on their strengths and community support. We emphasize early intervention, reducing dependency on statutory services, and promoting long-term, sustainable outcomes.
Role Overview
The Youth Offending Service Lead holds strategic and operational responsibility for managing the Youth Offending Service, ensuring compliance with national standards, performance targets, and safeguarding principles. This role involves close collaboration with multi-agency partners and reports directly to the Head of Futures Matters. It is also accountable to the SYOS Management Board, Staffordshire County Council, and the Youth Justice Board.
Key Responsibilities
Lead a multi-agency YOS, delivering comprehensive youth justice services in line with Youth Justice Board requirements.
Develop and implement service and business plans to achieve strategic goals, as outlined by the Youth Justice Board and the Head of Futures Matters.
Coordinate with the SYOS Management Board to ensure high performance, efficiency, and resource allocation.
Provide leadership and performance oversight for all operational staff within the YOS.
Supervise YOS Managers, ensuring quality assurance and consistent performance management.
Ensure staff are trained and compliant with risk management, safeguarding, and data recording protocols.
Cultivate a culture of high support and high challenge to drive continuous improvement and better outcomes for young people.
Represent the service at strategic regional and national forums as required.
Lead local policy and service development, incorporating feedback from stakeholders.
Take ownership of designated core practice areas and champion service-wide best practices.
Provide out-of-hours management support on a rota basis.
Perform any additional duties aligned with the role’s level and purpose.
Professional Accountabilities
Financial: Deliver services within budget, including savings or investment plans.
People: Apply effective staff management and engagement practices.
Equality: Uphold inclusive practices in compliance with legislation.
Sustainability: Promote energy conservation and climate awareness.
Health & Safety: Ensure a safe, supportive working environment.
Safeguarding: Maintain a strong commitment to protecting vulnerable groups.
Person SpecificationEssential Qualifications and Memberships
Relevant professional qualification (e.g., DipSW, CQSW, Dip PS)
Degree in a related discipline
Level 4+ management qualification (or willingness to obtain)
Registration with Social Work England (for social workers)
Assessed by: Application / Interview
Knowledge and Experience
Strong understanding of effective practice in youth justice
Thorough knowledge of criminal justice legislation relating to young people
Experience in managing and developing staff and services
Proven ability in workload management, performance improvement, and policy compliance
Understanding of safeguarding, GDPR, equal opportunities, and risk assessment principles
Ability to train, coach, and mentor staff
Assessed by: Application / Interview / Test
Skills
Strategic thinking with ability to translate objectives into actionable plans
Strong interpersonal, team-building, and partnership development skills
Proficiency in IT systems and report writing
High-level verbal and written communication
Competence in restorative practice and resilience in high-pressure environments
Assessed by: Application / Interview / Test
Additional Information
Designated as a Casual Car User – access to transport is essential.
Committed to Disability Confident standards – applicants with relevant disabilities meeting minimum criteria will be offered interviews.
APPLY HERE: https://20x.io/abramshealthcare/commonuser_register/eWNqRjlPTjdiUC9JbnNWdFJrNkdGQT09
OR SEND YOUR CV TO: Jobs@abramshealthcare.co.uk
Job Types: Full-time, Temp to perm
Pay: £27.00-£28.00 per hour
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Weekend availability
Work Location: In person