Scheme Manager - Weymouth Street, Hemel Hempstead £33,054 Are you a compassionate and dynamic leader ready to make a meaningful impact? We’re looking for a dedicated Scheme Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of our service, supporting homeless young people on their journey toward stability and independence. In this rewarding role, you’ll play a key part in creating a safe, supportive environment where young people can thrive-developing innovative approaches to help them build brighter futures. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of management experience and two years’ experience working in care or supported housing, particularly with young people. Key Responsibilities: Empowerment and Support : Lead and inspire a dedicated team to support vulnerable young people in achieving independence and fulfilling lives, collaborating with social workers and other professionals. Skill Development : Utilise a positive approach to help young people develop essential life skills such as cooking, cleaning, budgeting, and confidence-building, enabling them to transition successfully. Meaningful Engagement: Facilitate access to education, employment, training opportunities, and volunteering, empowering young people to engage in meaningful activities. Collaboration: Liaise with external agencies to ensure a smooth and supportive journey for each young person. Team Leadership: Manage and support a team of Senior Support Workers, Support Workers, and Night Supervisors. Operational Management: Oversee staff rotas, including organising annual leave and covering sickness. Qualifications and Experience: Educational Background: NVQ Level 5 in Children & Young People or equivalent, or willingness to achieve this qualification within the workplace. Relevant Experience: Proven experience working with young people facing complex challenges such as behavioural issues, mental health concerns, or substance misuse. Asylum Process Experience: Experience supporting young people navigating the Home Office asylum process in the UK. Commitment to PIE: Demonstrated commitment to the principles of Psychologically Informed Environments (PIE). Interpersonal Skills: Strong ability to adapt communication to meet the individual needs of young people, fostering engagement and motivation. Flexibility: Willingness to work across various community locations and respond to diverse needs. Professional Development: Commitment to continuous professional development and reflective practice. Driving Requirements: Must be a car driver with access to a vehicle and possess business car insurance. Regulatory Knowledge: Understanding of, or willingness to learn, Ofsted regulations and standards, with experience ensuring compliance in a youth support setting. Benefits: Supportive and inclusive working environment Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service pro rota Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance Monthly attendance bonus on top of your basic salary Commitment to health and wellbeing with the Five Ways to Wellbeing Opportunity for professional development and training to deliver outstanding support Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary Access to the Employee assistance helpline The Young Peoples Separated Migrant Children Services (SMC) are a dedicated team committed to providing supporting and empowering environments for young people aged 16 - 18 years who are under the care of the Local Authority. Our approach is rooted in the principles of psychologically informed environments (PIE), ensuring that our services are tailored to meet the psychological and emotional needs of those we support. We believe in creating safe, welcoming spaces that foster growth, resilience and positive change, whilst adhering to Ofsted regulations. Please note that we will be shortlisting and interviewing candidates on an ongoing basis and therefore we may close the vacancy early. Interested applicants are therefore encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure they are considered. Hightown is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Successful candidates will need to have a satisfactory disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service, together with any other relevant recruitment checks. We are an Equal Opportunities & Disability Confident Employer.