Job Description:OverviewAre you a strategic leader with a passion for improving the lives of children and young people? London Borough of Harrow is seeking a dynamic and experienced Youth Justice and Youth Manager to lead our multi-agency teams.In this pivotal role, you'll be responsible for developing, leading, and managing a network of multi-agency services, with the primary goal of achieving better outcomes for children, young people, their families, and victims of crime. You'll lead a team of up to 30 staff and manage an annual budget of up to £2 million, ensuring that all services meet the highest quality standards.
About YouWe're seeking a candidate with a proven track record of successful leadership and management in a multi-disciplinary setting, preferably within Children & Young People Services. You should be a resilient and solution-focused professional with a strong analytical ability.Essential Requirements:
* Up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislative and regulatory frameworks (e.g., Ofsted, HMIP, YJB Practice Standards) and safeguarding processes.
* Up-to-date knowledge of the contemporary evidence base within youth justice and prevention, including the Child First Framework
* Significant experience in a senior leadership role, successfully managing a large and diverse staff team.
* Demonstrable experience of high-quality management of work with children, young people, and their families.
* Proven experience in forging and managing successful partnerships.
* Experience of leading a multi-agency team through significant change.
Skills & Abilities:
* Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
* Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data to improve service outcomes.
* The ability to inspire confidence and build a high degree of credibility with stakeholders.
* Effective budget management skills.
* Educated to degree level or equivalent, or with equivalent relevant work experience. A professional qualification in Social Work is essential.
You must be able to work flexibly, including occasional evenings and Saturdays. A satisfactory enhanced DBS check is required for this position.
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