Director of Youth Justice and Community Services
1 month ago
A dynamic and ambitious leader is required to lead a high-performing service in youth justice at Southwark Council.
The successful candidate will have experience in youth justice and a strong track record of achieving high performance standards, as demonstrated by recent inspection results.
Key responsibilities include providing strategic leadership in the development of a "child-first" approach within youth justice, securing senior management buy-in for strategic objectives, and ensuring that standards and performance targets are met.
The ideal candidate will possess a professional qualification in social work or a related field, such as registration with Social Work England, and have in-depth knowledge of the legal and statutory framework governing youth justice services.
This full-time role (36 hours per week) requires an enhanced DBS check, and the salary is estimated to be around £60,000-£80,000 per annum, depending on location and experience.
Key Features:
- High-performing service in youth justice
- Strategic development of a "child-first" approach
- Ensuring standards and performance targets are understood and met
- Experience in youth justice and a strong track record of high-performance standards
- Professional qualification in social work or a related field
- In-depth knowledge of the legal and statutory framework governing youth justice services
Southwark Council offers a supportive and inclusive work environment, valuing diversity and commitment to providing excellent services to its communities.
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