Assistant Service Manager

As an Assistant Service Manager you manage the operations of Youth Justice Services in Sheffield on a day to day basis with direct operational control over elements of the service and in the absence of the Service Manager, to deputise for all aspects of service strategy and delivery within the Local Authority. You are responsible for the supervision of Team Managers and assisting the Service Manager in ensuring that effective systems are in place regarding the deployment of resources, performance management and strategic planning.

Within Sheffield YJS our staff are highly valued, and our offer makes a very rewarding job even more satisfying. Sheffield is an excellent city to work in, with a diverse range of cultural, social, and outdoor activities, good schools and excellent transport links.
The successful candidate will embrace a trauma informed and child first approach to Youth Justice. They will have knowledge of the issues that impact children & families, and which can lead to engaging in offending behaviour, alongside an understanding of relevant legislation & National Standards. You will have excellent skills in engaging and building relationships with staff within and outside the service. You will provide supervision to staff on a formal and informal basis and through this will drive improvement and support staff to achieve the best possible outcomes for children. You will also develop relationships with key partners across the city providing services to children and their families.
Sheffield YJS values equality, diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing a fair and inclusive environment, we are dedicated to creating a work force that reflects the diverse communities it serves. Under the Disability Confident Scheme disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria are guaranteed an interview.
For further information on the role please contact Sam Taylor, Service Manager on or
We are investing in our workforce and are promoting opportunities to our under-represented groups. We value equality, diversity and inclusion and are focused on increasing the diversity of our workforce, particularly the number of Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic, Disabled and LGBTQ+ people, so that our teams reflect the communities in the city we serve. We are also supporting staff with unpaid caring responsibilities to work flexibly.
It is a great time to join us and we welcome your application.
Under the Disability Confident Scheme, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
Full-time employees work 37 hours for 52 weeks of the year and we offer a generous holiday entitlement. We are open to discussions about a wide range of flexible working opportunities which benefit you and the Council, including reduced hour contracts, working part time or as a job share.
If you are appointed to this role, your starting salary will be at the bottom of the grade. If you provide payslip evidence that your basic pay is greater than the bottom of the grade, we will consider starting you at the point of minimum advantage within the grade.