Head of Youth Offending Service
Hampshire County Council, Hyde, Winchester
Head of Youth Offending Service
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Hampshire County Council, Hyde, Winchester
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted today, 31 Oct | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
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Full Job Description
We are looking for an experienced senior manager, ideally with a social care, criminal justice or probation background, to lead and develop the Youth Justice Service for long-term success. You will work collaboratively with colleagues across Children's Social Care, Education, Police, Probation, Health and other local Partners to achieve the best outcomes for our children at risk of, or already part of, the criminal justice system. You will lead all aspects of our inspection preparation and readiness in response to the new national inspection framework that is due to be implemented in early 2025., We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.
You need to hold a professional qualification relevant to Social Care, Health, Education or Probation. You will have experience of leading teams that work in a collaborative, strength-based culture, as well as all aspects of performance management. You will be confident to engage with staff and managers at all levels across a range of organisations, and be able to work proactively and independently and ensure that front-line practice contributes to strategic priorities.
Hampshire County Council is recognised nationally as one of the highest performing local authorities in the UK. A modern, forward-looking local authority, it offers a pleasant, supportive, and collaborative working environment.
Hampshire County Council is an inclusive and flexible employer, interested in making the most of your skills and offers a great work life balance. We invest in you through our internal development programmes and training and offer a competitive salary and benefits package.