Youth Justice Team Manager

Peterborough City Council have an exciting opportunity for a skilled and experienced Team Manager to oversee the work of a vibrant Youth Justice team. Rated ‘Good’ with ‘Outstanding Features’ in a 2020 HMIP Inspection, the Team are looking for a talented manager to join the Service.
The successful candidate will be required to demonstrate excellent operational knowledge of current legislation and procedures relating to Youth Justice and Children’s Services. You will have a strong understanding of contextual safeguarding and have a proven ability to work with this approach to extra-familial harm. You will also have knowledge of Children’s Social Care, restorative justice and preventative work and will be working within a management team delivering in these areas.
The successful candidate will need to be able to demonstrate the ability to effectively manage a high performing team that deliver excellent outcomes for children, young people, and families. You will have substantial experience in Youth Justice and the ability to work flexibly and creatively.
As a Youth Justice Team Manager at Peterborough City Council, you will have access to a range of benefits including:
• Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 25 days per year + bank holidays (FTE) and flexible bank holidays
• Comprehensive pension scheme with employer contributions of 17.5%(current)
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities
• Vivup, our employee benefits platform with access to salary sacrifice options for home electronics, gym membership, travel & leisure
• Paid volunteer leave - access to volunteering opportunities within the Peterborough area
• Access to a car lease salary sacrifice scheme
• Parking at a significantly reduced cost in a range of PCC car parks across the City Centre
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Purchase additional annual leave – up to ten days per year (FTE)
• We pay for professional or subscription fees where qualification or membership of a professional body is an essential part of the role
Closing date 25.07.24
We are proud to serve the diverse communities of Peterborough and want our workforce to reflect this diversity, which we believe is beneficial for our employees, the organisation and the communities we serve.
Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.