Job Title: Youth Justice Service Manager Location: Merton Council Rate: Up to £400 per day (umbrella) Contract: 3–6 months (with potential for extension) Working Pattern: Full-time, Hybrid (office presence required weekly) About the Role: Merton Council is seeking an experienced Youth Justice Service Manager to lead and oversee the delivery of high-quality youth justice services across the borough. This is a key leadership position responsible for ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and improving outcomes for young people at risk of offending or reoffending. Key Responsibilities: Provide strategic and operational leadership to the Youth Justice Service Manage and support a multidisciplinary team, ensuring effective performance and accountability Lead on service planning, delivery and evaluation in line with national standards and local priorities Oversee case management, safeguarding and risk management practices Collaborate with statutory partners, including police, probation, health, and education to drive effective multi-agency working Prepare and present reports to internal stakeholders and external inspectorates (e.g. Youth Justice Board, HMIP) Ensure high-quality interventions that are trauma-informed, child-first, and evidence-basedKey Requirements: Extensive experience in managing youth justice or related children’s services at a senior level Strong knowledge of the youth justice frame...