Role Title: Service Manager – Youth Persons Service Rate: £33.58 per hour (or £25.79 per hour PAYE via umbrella) Contract Type: Interim – 1 months (with potential for extension) Location: Leyland, Lancashire Service Focus: Homelessness support for young people aged 16–24 with complex needs, including mental health and substance misuse issues. Key Focus As the Service Manager, you will lead a vital service that provides safe, supportive accommodation and tailored support to vulnerable young people experiencing homelessness. These individuals often have a history of trauma, mental health difficulties, or substance misuse. Your leadership will be instrumental in driving positive outcomes and empowering young people to move forward with independence and resilience. Key Deliverables Manage the daily operations of the Youth Persons Service, ensuring high standards of care, safeguarding, and support. Provide clear leadership, supervision, and guidance to frontline staff. Oversee risk management, safeguarding protocols, and casework quality. Work in partnership with external agencies including mental health services, substance misuse teams, housing, and education providers. Ensure timely and accurate case recording in line with compliance standards. Monitor service performance and drive improvements based on outcomes and data. Lead recruitment, training, and staff development initiatives. Manage budgets an...