4 Permanent, Charity / Voluntary jobs in Hastings, Somerset

Deputy Head of Young Peoples' Services

CAPTION: Job details

• Posting date: 21 February 2025


• Salary: £35,000 to £39,000 per year


• Hours: Full time


• Closing date: 07 March 2025


• Location: Somerset, South West England


• Remote working: On-site only


• Company: YMCA Dulverton Group


• Job type: Permanent


• Job reference:

Summary

What we are looking for in you:

We are looking for an inspiring and dedicated leader who is passionate about delivering high-quality services for young people to oversee our Young People's Services across YMCA Dulverton Group. You will have a strong ability to listen, respond to feedback, and demonstrate a strong commitment to a continuous learning and development.

A key part of this role is fostering a positive and supportive culture within staff teams, ensuring that everyone feels valued, motivated, and empowered to provide the best possible service to young people who utilise our services. You will have a good understanding of Ofsted requirements and be able to guide and support teams in meeting and exceeding regulatory standards.

As a leader, you will play a crucial role in developing staff, helping them to reach their full potential while maintaining a relentless focus on delivering the highest standards for young people. Your ability to inspire, mentor, and create an environment of excellence will be essential to the success of the service. If you are passionate about improving housing services and have the leadership skills to support and inspire a team, we invite you to apply for this exciting role.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our children and young people. We follow a safer recruitment process, all appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and are required to provide two suitable references.

What you might want to know about us:

We appreciate your interest in joining our team and exploring opportunities with YMCA Dulverton Group. At YMCA Dulverton Group, we are not just a charity; we are a dynamic and vibrant local community committed to fostering supportive, inclusive, and empowering environments. Our mission is to cultivate communities where young people can authentically belong, actively contribute, and truly thrive.

We deliver life changing services to over 10,000 children, young people and, families across Somerset and Devon every year. We focus on 6 key areas of work, including Support and Advice, Housing, Family and Youth Work, YMCA Gym, Training and Education and Our Hotels.

We regularly adapt our services to help ensure we meet the needs of our community and the strategic priorities of the local authority. We strive to provide a consistent supply of high-quality housing and effective support.

Our employees are on board with our constantly evolving organisation, and are dedicated to changing the lives of those who utilise our services. If the prospect of contributing to youth development, fostering positive community impact, and making a meaningful difference resonates with you, we would like to learn more about how your skills and passion align with our mission, aim and values.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all. We are striving to be a care leaver friendly employer, and because of this, if you wish to disclose that you are care experienced, we guarantee you an interview as long as you meet the minimum requirements for the role. Following this, we also offer constructive feedback on your application process.

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We are looking for an inspiring and dedicated leader who is passionate about delivering high-quality services for young people to oversee our Young People's Services across YMCA Dulverton Group. You will have a strong ability to listen, respond to feedback, and demonstrate a strong commitment to a continuous learning and development.

A key part of this role is fostering a positive and supportive culture within staff teams, ensuring that everyone feels valued, motivated, and empowered to provide the best possible service to young people who utilise our services. You will have a good understanding of Ofsted requirements and be able to guide and support teams in meeting and exceeding regulatory standards.

As a leader, you will play a crucial role in developing staff, helping them to reach their full potential while maintaining a relentless focus on delivering the highest standards for young people. Your ability to inspire, mentor, and create an environment of excellence will be essential to the success of the service. If you are passionate about improving housing services and have the leadership skills to support and inspire a team, we invite you to apply for this exciting role.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our children and young people. We follow a safer recruitment process, all appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and are required to provide two suitable references.

We appreciate your interest in joining our team and exploring opportunities with YMCA Dulverton Group. At YMCA Dulverton Group, we are not just a charity; we are a dynamic and vibrant local community committed to fostering supportive, inclusive, and empowering environments. Our mission is to cultivate communities where young people can authentically belong, actively contribute, and truly thrive.

We deliver life changing services to over 10,000 children, young people and, families across Somerset and Devon every year. We focus on 6 key areas of work, including Support and Advice, Housing, Family and Youth Work, YMCA Gym, Training and Education and Our Hotels.

We regularly adapt our services to help ensure we meet the needs of our community and the strategic priorities of the local authority. We strive to provide a consistent supply of high-quality housing and effective support.

Our employees are on board with our constantly evolving organisation, and are dedicated to changing the lives of those who utilise our services. If the prospect of contributing to youth development, fostering positive community impact, and making a meaningful difference resonates with you, we would like to learn more about how your skills and passion align with our mission, aim and values.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all. We are striving to be a care leaver friendly employer, and because of this, if you wish to disclose that you are care experienced, we guarantee you an interview as long as you meet the minimum requirements for the role. Following this, we also offer constructive feedback on your application process.