Youth Offending Service Operations Manager - East London - Hybrid Working
- Hornchurch, Greater London
- £41.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
Role: Youth Offending Service (YOS) Operations Manager (Social Worker Preferred)
Start: ASAP
Duration: 3–6 months initially (strong potential for extension)
Pay Rate: £39 – £41 per hour (via umbrella)
Working Pattern: Full-time, Mon–Fri | 2 days remote, 3 days office-based
IR35 Status: Inside IR35Contact: Faieq Bashar – 0203 475 4175 /Key Responsibilities:This is a key leadership opportunity within a well-established Youth Offending Service, overseeing both statutory and preventative youth justice work. You will:Lead a multi-disciplinary YOS team delivering impactful interventions to reduce reoffending and first-time entrants into the youth justice system.Provide direct oversight of complex and high-risk cases, including those involving serious youth violence, gangs, exploitation, and safeguarding concerns.Supervise and support a team of staff, secondees, and partner agency professionals to deliver against national standards and local performance targets.Ensure quality assurance, case compliance, and continuous improvement across the service.Act as the operational lead with key stakeholders including the Police, Probation, Health, and Children’s Services.Drive the implementation of youth justice plans, performance frameworks, and robust safeguarding practice.About You:We’re seeking a confident, values-driven professional with a strong background in youth justice or social care leadership. You’ll bring:A relevant qualification (e.g. Social Work, Youth Justice, Probation).Substantial experience managing youth offending services or similar settings.Proven ability to lead safeguarding and risk-led responses in complex cases.Understanding of YJB standards, inspection frameworks, and court processes.A collaborative, organised and outcomes-focused leadership style.
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