Centre Director

4 weeks ago

Swansea, City and County of Swansea, United Kingdom Roots Foundation Wales Full time
About The Roots Foundation Wales

We are a leading charity supporting children and young people in care, kinship care, and those transitioning to independent living. Our mission is to provide a safe and nurturing environment for young people to thrive.

Our team of dedicated youth workers, night staff, and volunteers run a variety of activities and clubs for young people aged 4-25, including coffee mornings for carers, playgroups for young parents, and activity groups ranging from crafts and cookery to youth clubs and movie nights.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage a team of 12 staff members and volunteers, providing guidance and support to ensure the delivery of high-quality services.
  • Oversee the day-to-day management and running of the Centre, ensuring efficient operations and effective use of resources.
  • Develop and implement programmes and activities that meet the needs of our service users, seeking feedback and acting on it to improve services.
  • Engage with key stakeholders, including local authorities, funders, and community groups, to promote our work and build partnerships.
  • Manage the development and running of our semi-independent living accommodation, ensuring it meets the needs of our young people.
  • Develop and implement robust monitoring and evaluation processes to ensure timely reporting to funders and commissioning bodies.
  • Support the Board of Trustees in securing new funding avenues, aligning with our charity's objectives.
  • Ensure the Centre is staffed on a 24-hour basis, supporting safeguarding issues that occur outside of working hours, and being available for out-of-hours work as needed.

Person Specification:

  • Experience in operations management and/or strategic leadership, ideally within a health and social care, childcare, or education setting.
  • Proven leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop a team.
  • Highly numerate, with a successful track record in managing budgets and delivering value for money.
  • Excellent IT skills, with the ability to learn and use new software and packages.

How to Apply:

Please submit a CV and covering letter explaining your motivation for applying and your relevant skills and experience. We welcome applications from individuals who share our passion for supporting young people and our commitment to delivering high-quality services.

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