DIRECTOR FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
Handcrafted seek their new Director for Young People.
* Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week and will consider part time/flexible hours
* Location: Based from one of the hubs in Gateshead or Durham with travel to other hubs
Do you have significant experience at senior level working with vulnerable young people?
Can you shape culture and strategy whilst carrying regulatory responsibility, strengthening systems, developing managers and representing our organisation externally?
Can you demonstrate the below?
* Strong strategic leadership skills with the ability to shape vision, drive improvement, and lead organisational development within young people’s services
* In-depth understanding of safeguarding, risk management, trauma-informed practice at senior level
* Strong communication skills and the ability to engage young people, teams and external partners
Do you have experience in the following?
* Leading teams, supervising staff and developing professional practice
* Managing safeguarding concerns, coordinating multi agency responses and ensuring compliance
* Operational leadership within social care, education or supportive housing
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