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<ul><li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/8077/Job_Description__2_.docx" target="_blank">Job_Description__2_</a></li></ul>Please apply online via the link provided.Are you ready to lead the launch of a pioneering in-house employability service - ‘Bromley Works’ - and take charge of an ambitious new Connect to Work supported employment programme helping residents with disabilities or health conditions into work and transform their lives?If so, we want you to join our team as an Employment and Skills ManagerAbout the RoleAs our Employment and Skills Manager, you will lead the design and implementation of a new in-house employability service (‘Bromley Works’), working with local partners and Council services to deliver a range of employment support and skills training programs; including the government’s new Connect to Work supported employment programme. You will work closely with stakeholders, businesses, and training providers to create pathways that drive economic growth and improve workforce opportunities.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Lead the creation and delivery of Bromley’s new in-house employability service, ‘Bromley Works’, including the innovative Connect to Work (C2W) programme.</li><li>Oversee a range of employment and skills initiatives, ensuring high-quality, inclusive service delivery aligned with local strategic priorities and national standards.</li><li>Manage and develop a multidisciplinary team of employment professionals, driving performance and fostering continuous professional growth.</li><li>Build and sustain strategic partnerships with employers, training providers, government bodies, and community stakeholders to unlock employment opportunities.</li><li>Secure and manage programme funding, ensuring compliance, financial accountability, and the long-term sustainability of services.</li></ul>About YouYou will be a proactive and results-driven professional with a strong background in employment services and skills development. You will have:<ul><li>Experience of delivering or managing employment programmes aligned with the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) and Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF) models.</li><li>A proven track record in leading multi-disciplinary teams and driving high performance within employment and skills services.</li><li>Strong skills in building strategic partnerships with employers, funders, community stakeholders, and public sector bodies to create inclusive employment pathways.</li><li>Excellent programme management and financial oversight abilities, including securing funding and ensuring compliance with performance and quality standards.</li><li>Knowledge of labour market trends, skills development strategies, and employability best practices, particularly for disadvantaged or underrepresented groups.</li></ul>Why Join Us?<ul><li>Make a real difference in people’s lives by improving access to employment and training.</li><li>Work with a dynamic and supportive team.</li><li>Access to a generous package including competitive pay, career average pension scheme, flexible working practices and the Bromley staff benefits scheme.</li></ul>Closing Date: 14th July 2026Interviews will be held week commencing 21st July 2025.For more information or an informal discussion about the position please contact Daniel Murray, Head of Economic Development on 07787 192032.To apply, please click on the apply link above.We are forces family friendly and are part of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme (Bronze Award). We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners.We are committed to achieving equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and as a disability confident committed employer we encourage applications from people with disabilities.&nbsp; As part of this commitment, we will consider reasonable adjustment to support disability employment.&nbsp;

Senior Employment and Skills Manager

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Are you passionate about creating unforgettable experiences for children and families? Join our dynamic team at a council-run Adventure Playground, where every day is packed with creativity, energy, and fun! As a Playground Activity Leader, you’ll be at the heart of the action—organising and delivering a wide range of exciting activities for children aged 6 to 13. From arts and crafts to sports, games, and imaginative play, you’ll help bring joy and adventure to every session You’ll engage with children from diverse backgrounds, build positive relationships with families, and work closely with your teammates to create a welcoming, inclusive, and safe play environment. You’ll also play a key role in maintaining site safety and reporting any potential hazards. Beyond the day-to-day fun, you’ll support the development of the playground itself—helping a space that reflects the needs and voices of local children, all while following Portsmouth City Council’s policies and procedures. You will be organising and running activities for children aged 6 - 13 and families on a council run Adventure Playground. Activities include arts and crafts, games, sports and other creative activities. You will be engaging and communicating with children from varying backgrounds as well as interacting with their parents and your own colleagues. Skills: . Be aged 16 or over as this is a requirement for the role. 2.	Be able to relate to younger people aged 6 - 13 years. Previous experience working with children would be an advantage. 3.	Be self-motivated and have enthusiasm to support physical and creative activities for children. 4.	 Be able to deal with conflict and work well under pressure. 5.	 Have good communication skills in talking to a wide range of people including 	children, parents, and colleagues. The ability to provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the role. 6.	 Be a team player who can work in small teams effectively. 7.		Demonstrate an understanding for Safeguarding children in this role. 8.	Be aware of the relevant Health and Safety regulations. 9.	Having a qualification in Play Work would be advantageous but not essential. 10. Be flexible to work across all of the Council Adventure Playgrounds.

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We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.The Employment &amp; Skills Service is part of Coventry City Council.&nbsp; We work with a range of delivery partners to provide a wide portfolio of&nbsp;top quality&nbsp;support to Coventry residents&nbsp;of all ages who are looking for work.&nbsp;&nbsp;We work with partners across the city and our Employer Hub actively works with local employers to generate opportunities for local people.&nbsp;Our friendly and welcoming Job Shop is situated in Coventry City Centre.&nbsp;We are here to support all Coventry residents to search for employment, training, apprenticeships and work placements.&nbsp;&nbsp;People can explore a wide range of local vacancies that are updated daily and access training opportunities.&nbsp;&nbsp;We also provide&nbsp;ground-breaking&nbsp;specialist support for&nbsp;local residents&nbsp;who face multiple and sometimes complex barriers that make it hard for them to find a job.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Job Shop and our exciting range of specialist employment support programmes are among the very best support available in the UK&nbsp;Our Values In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.&nbsp;

Our Values are:

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	<li>Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.</li>
	<li>Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.</li>
	<li>Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.</li>
	<li>Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.</li>
	<li>Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.</li>
	<li>Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.</li>
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What is the job role? Do you thrive on enabling people to achieve and believe that disabled people should have the same employment and life opportunities as everyone else?&nbsp;If the answer is yes, then please read on.This is an exciting opportunity to be part of Coventry’s growing Post 16 pathways to employment provision for young people with Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The team forms part of the Skills, Employment and Adult Education service and works alongside the Council’s SEND team - designed to improve the lives of young people with SEND, striving to provide better choice and control, good quality support and the opportunity to progress in life through a range of employment pathways.You will support individuals on our study programmes which includes supported internships and Step into Work, working with them to identify their skills, experience and aspirations. Supporting individuals to develop their employment skills, including independent travel and then working with other members of the team to identify appropriate employment pathways.&nbsp;Your role will be to support individuals to access employment related opportunities and become independent in their roles and provide the necessary coaching, training and encouragement to enable them to succeed. This will include getting to know each individual, helping to match them to the right opportunities and then providing them with on-the-job training and support in the workplace. You will also liaise with the young person’s family, education provider and other people involved in their life to ensure that the support you provide is tailored to the young person’s needs.&nbsp;You will work closely with employers to identify and create opportunities and ensure that they are supported and can confidently manage, train and support customers once your support has been faded and withdrawn. This will involve working with the individual’s workplace colleagues to help them to develop the skills and confidence they need, identifying the various tasks that make up the role and working with the employer to develop a training plan. You will carry out regular monitoring visits and reviews to ensure that placements are going well and that individuals are progressing.The Pathways to Employment Team operates in line with the Supported Employment Model&nbsp;<a href="https://www.base-uk.org/page/About-Supported-Employment" target="_blank">BASE supported employment model - explained</a>. Training and support will be provided but you should understand the approach and how this differs from traditional models of work readiness.All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role.This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). &nbsp;Who are we looking for? You will be committed to Equality and Inclusion and fundamentally believe that everyone has the right to be part of and contribute to the economy regardless of the challenges they may experience. You will believe that with the right opportunity and support everyone can achieve, make a positive contribution and have a meaningful and fulfilling life.You will be passionate about promoting independence and enabling people to achieve.&nbsp;You will have a can-do approach and the ability to find creative solutions to overcome obstacles.&nbsp;You will have the skills and ability to provide support and guidance in a discreet manner ensuring that individuals are enabled to show their potential and that employers are supported to see the skills and abilities the young person has to offer.You will be an excellent communicator who is approachable, outgoing and able to communicate with a wide range of people. You will be confident in and enjoy adapting to various work settings and be able to work effectively on your own initiative and as part of a team.You will be able to work flexibly, travelling to different locations. This role may occasionally involve early starts, late finishes or working at weekends depending on the support needs of your customers and employers. You will be involved in agreeing and setting up support so will have advance notice of when flexible working will be required.If you like a challenge and believe that you have the passion and skills to be able to make a real difference to the lives of young disabled people, then we would like to hear from you.For further information or to discuss the role please contact Michael Binch on&nbsp;<a href="mailto:michael.binch@coventry.gov.uk" target="_blank">michael.binch@coventry.gov.uk</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;or 07960 180601If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our <a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/advice-job-seekers/accessibility" target="_blank">accessibility page</a> to see how we can assist you.Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:<ul>
<li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li>
<li>Are currently in care or have previously been in care</li>
<li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</li>
</ul>For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'.&nbsp;If there is any evidence of a candidate using AI to complete their application, then the application will be rejected unless the candidate can provide a justification which the Council considers to be reasonable.Interview date(s): We will be shortlisting week commencing 4th August 2025. Interview dates will be Monday 11th August / Tuesday 12th August and Wednesday 13th August 2025. The interview will consist of a face to face panel interview, and a short assessment at Southfields Old School, South Street, Coventry, CV1 5EJAbout Coventry Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.

We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant, and diverse. 
 
At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.

To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.

If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and&nbsp;benefits package - to find out more please visit <a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies" target="_blank">https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies</a>

Job Coach - SEND

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This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Promise Inclusion
Youth Club Playworker, Wokingham
Average 3-5 hours per week 
&nbsp;Between £7.55 - £10.00 per hour (depending on age)
We have a vacancy for a Youth Club Playworker working with young people with learning disabilities between the ages of 13 (year 9) and 19. The club runs on a Wednesday evening at Addington School, Woodley, term time. You will take direction from the club coordinator to help plan and supervise indoor and outdoor activities, set up the room and to help tidy away at the end of the session, attend meetings and training as required.
We are looking for enthusiastic and self-motivated people to join our team.&nbsp; Experience of working in similar positions is desirable, but training will be given forthe successful applicant.&nbsp; Our office base is now in Wokingham.
References, an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) and a Right to Work check will be carried out on the successful candidates.

Bracknell Forest Council

Youth Club Playworker

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This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Promise Inclusion
Playworker - Wokingham At Smile for Sibs club
Average2 hours per week - £7.55 - £8.60 per hour (16–18-year-olds)
We have a vacancy for a Playworker at our Wokingham Smiles for Sibs group, which runs on a Thursday (term-time only) between 4.30pm and 6.15pm at the Woodley Airfield Centre. The children at Sibs are aged 8-13 and come to club to get some me time as they have a sibling with a learning disability including those with profound and multiple learning disabilities The Playworkers will assist in providing activities at the club including playing games, arts &amp; crafts, cooking, outdoor activities, and occasional holiday day trips.
We are looking for enthusiastic and self-motivated people to join our team.&nbsp; Experience of working in similar positions is desirable, but training will be given for the successful applicant.&nbsp; Our office base is now in Wokingham.
References, an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) and a Right to Work check will be carried out on the successful candidates.

Playworker at Smile for Sibs Club

We are currently recruiting for a part-time Young Persons Tracking Officer, to support data collection activities for young people academic age 16-17 years, for NEET and UNKNOWN reporting. The main purpose of this role is to support statutory tracking activities for Medway’s young people, offer support and sign posting to appropriate provision, build positive working relationships with education and training providers to promote services and maintain a supportive social media presence within the IAG Team. To reduce the number of Young People that are Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET) and those who’s destination UNKNOWN to Medway.This role is for 12hrs per week, to be conducted flexibly across days and evenings Short Listing Criteria Educated to GCSE Grade 4 or above (or equivalent)Have a good understanding of the barriers young people face when gaining education, employment, or trainingStrong oral and written communications skillsGood working knowledge of using ICT systems and databasesInterviews will take place week beginning 4th August 2025.Please ensure you include a personal statement in the application process. In return we will offer you: <ul><li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li><li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li><li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li><li>Flexible working scheme</li><li>Travel plan discounts</li><li>Access to CAREFIRST advice &amp; counselling service</li><li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li></ul>Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C.When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached.The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels: Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview.Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A.Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience.You can demonstrate knowledge, experience and skills to allow you to perform within this role. You will identify, through application, how you meet the elements detailed within the person specification, at either Level A, B or C. You will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs.Our organisation:Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after education, environment, social care, housing, planning, business and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.Important Information-Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profileEqual Opportunities Commitment StatementMedway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or ageFor further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view onlinePlease be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.If you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email, if you require documentation/correspondence in different format such as braille or large print, please contact the Resourcing Team on 01634 332878.<ul></ul>

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This is Medway

Young Persons Trafficking Officer

<h2>About the job</h2>Salary: £37,938 - £40,476 a year plus £963 essential car user allowance Hours per week: 37 Contract type: PermanentAre you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people and victims of crime? Luton Youth Justice Service is seeking a committed and experienced individual to take on a pivotal role in coordinating and delivering restorative justice through our Referral Order programme.As a&nbsp;Referral Order Coordinator, you will lead on the development, implementation, and daily operation of Referral Orders and Panels within Luton. You’ll play a key role in ensuring a consistent, high-quality approach aligned with National Standards and agency policies. Your work will directly support positive outcomes for young people, victims, and the wider community through restorative conferencing and mediation services.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Develop and oversee Referral Order processes and ensure adherence to national and local standards</li><li>Coordinate and chair restorative justice panels, conferencing sessions, and indirect mediation</li><li>Build and maintain strong multi-agency relationships to support service delivery</li><li>Supervise and support volunteer Panel Members, staff, victims, and young people</li><li>Contribute to wider restorative justice initiatives within the Youth Justice Service</li></ul>Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.<h2>About you</h2>We’re looking for a dedicated and resilient professional with a strong background in the criminal justice system and a passion for restorative practice. You’ll need to bring both professional knowledge and practical experience to support young people and victims effectively.You will have:<ul><li>Substantial experience&nbsp;in a discipline directly related to the criminal justice system</li><li>Some experience&nbsp;of working with adolescents, ideally in a youth justice or support role</li><li>Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to build trust and engage effectively with children, young people, parents, victims, and multi-agency professionals</li><li>Strong supervisory skills, with the ability to support staff, volunteers, and victims throughout the restorative process</li><li>Proven problem-solving ability, able to analyse complex situations and implement effective, restorative solutions</li></ul>In addition, we’re looking for someone with:<ul><li>A solid understanding of the youth justice system, particularly Referral Orders and Restorative Justice approaches</li><li>A relevant professional or degree-level qualification – or equivalent experience – in a field such as Social Services, Probation, Police, Youth Work, Health, or Education</li><li>A full driving licence and access to a vehicle, as the role involves regular travel within and beyond the borough</li><li>The flexibility to work outside of standard office hours, including evenings and weekends (approximately 40% of the time)</li></ul>Your ability to combine structure with empathy, and to lead restorative processes with confidence and care, will be key to your success in this role.This is a public facing role so you’ll need to show off your fluency in speaking and writing English<h2>About us</h2>Our ambitious&nbsp;Luton 2040 Vision&nbsp;– that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that&nbsp;reflects the diversity of our borough<h2>Application Process</h2>Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority. On occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received. <h2>Benefits</h2>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: - From 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade - Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave - Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area - Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant - Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility) - Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home - Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns - Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways - Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons - Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel<h2>How to apply</h2>We understand that job applications take time and effort, but a high-quality application shows that you are professional with a good attention to detail. The recruiting manager may receive a number of applications for each job advertised so you want yours to stand out! Our ‘How to apply' page has more tips to help with your application:&nbsp;<a href="https://m.luton.gov.uk/Page/Show/Jobs_and_careers/recruitment/Pages/How-to-apply.aspx" target="_blank">How to apply</a><h2>Available documents</h2>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1563680&amp;ptId=11528" target="_blank">download: Referral Order &amp; Restorative Conferencing Coordinator.pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1563681&amp;ptId=11528" target="_blank">download: Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf</a></li></ul>





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Referral Order & Restorative Conferencing Coordinator

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The OpportunitySalary: £62,676 to £66,211 per annum Contract Type: Permanent Working Pattern: Full time Location: Office base at County Hall North, Horsham or Bridge House, Worthing with a countywide serviceWe're looking for a Service Manager to join our Youth Justice Service Team.Accountable to the Head of Service for MASH, IFD, EDT, Youth Justice and Missing and Exploitation Service, this role will be the strategic and operational lead for youth justice. You will lead a group of Team Managers and staff, including those seconded from statutory partners, to provide statutory youth justice services across the county of West Sussex. You will be responsible for large-scale activity to meet defined national and local performance indicators and ensuring quality in practice.As a confident and ambitious individual, you will provide professional leadership, ensuring effective practices in situations of complexity, risk, uncertainty and challenge. You will also be required to drive the delivery of youth justice across the partnership in order to ensure the service is improving outcomes for and meeting the needs of children, families, victims and communities.About YouTo be successful in this role you will have:<ul>
<li>Ability to deliver change and continually improve practice and preferencing in a supportive, positive way.</li>
<li>Emotionally intelligent and able to apply effective leadership, people management and performance management skills with the ability to provide direction, leadership and support to individuals and teams.</li>
<li>Ability to make sound pragmatic problem-solving decisions, which will have a wider service impact.</li>
<li>Sound partnership working skills including the successful co-ordination of partners to delivery objectives.</li>
<li>Effective research, evaluation, and interpretation skills to derive conclusions and plan over the short term to medium term. Ability to set timescales and objectives and review effectiveness of service delivery.</li>
<li>Post graduate professional qualification in a relevant/relatable field, or the equivalent level of significant experience demonstrating applied application of the above levels of knowledge in a relevant setting.</li>
<li>Relevant chartered status of a professional body or equivalent high-level experience of involved practices.</li>
<li>Expert relevant experience in the specialist area, including sound relevant operational experience, with a significant number of years working in the</li>
<li>Detailed practical knowledge of complex theories including relevant technical knowledge to formulate and develop policies, processes, and guidance.</li>
<li>Significant experience in dealing with significant and complex issues and solution focussed resolutions, and where outcomes are evidenced based and can demonstrate strategic and operational accountability.</li>
</ul>For more information on the Key Skills as well as the Qualifications and/or experience required, please refer to the Job Description attached.Rewards and BenefitsAs an employer we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance and are rewarded for the work they do. Upon joining us you will have access to a range of benefits including:For a full list this can be found at our <a href="https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Rewards and Benefits page.</a>About UsWest Sussex Youth Justice Service (YJS) is a high performing multi-agency statutory partnership which provides services before and after Court to meet the statutory requirements of the youth justice system. Its primary aim is to prevent offending and reduce reoffending by children. The service works in partnership with a variety of agencies to ensure children are offered appropriate intervention to address their risks, meet their needs and build on their strengths. The service also seeks to repair the harm caused to victims and communities by addressing the root causes of offending and reoffending by children.Further InformationThe reference number for this role is CAFHE05844.To apply, please follow the links below to upload your CV and application form. In your cover letter please outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills) ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and a health check.Equity, inclusion and accessibility is very important to West Sussex County Council. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, as this helps us build a diverse and talented workforce, that reflects the communities we serve. We ensure our approach to recruitment is flexible and supportive to enable all applicants to be at their best and to ensure they have the best possible chance of success.We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that have a disability, are a veteran or are a care leaver. More information can be found on our <a href="https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/help-applying-for-jobs/" target="_blank">application help</a> page.

Service Manager - Youth Justice Service

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Introducing ourselves:
The Active Sports Team are responsible for delivering a portfolio of numerous Health, Sport and Physical activity programmes working with a wide range of partners and contributing to key council priorities including Health &amp; Wellbeing, Most Vulnerable and Community Resilience.
Job requirements:
Active Sefton are looking to recruit a highly motivated and dynamic individual to join our high performing services.
The Development Officer (Children and Young People) will be responsible for the development and delivery of existing and new services as part of the Active Sefton Team, the Children and Young People’s 0-19 Pathway and the Living Well Sefton Services within Community settings.
The role involves contact with a wide range of individuals and organisations from health professionals, service providers, schools, to children, young people, and their families. Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills are essential elements for the post.
The role will involve supporting colleagues within the team deliver our commissioned services around reducing anti-social behaviour, health interventions, and Active Schools delivery (after school clubs and healthy habits workshops in schools), using sport and physical activity as a tool to engage people and deliver relevant projects.
NB: These posts are registered as exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and in accordance with the police act; any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced criminal record disclosure. Any disclosure of a criminal record will not automatically prevent an offer of employment.
Office Base – Litherland Sports Park, delivery across the borough of Sefton.
Interview dates: Tuesday 22nd July and Friday 25th July 2025

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council

Development Officer (Children & Young People)

Job Title: SfYP Employment &amp; Training Adviser Salary: £30,559 progressing to £33,366 per annum (pro rata for part time) - Pay Increase pending Hours:&nbsp;37 hours per week Location: Various Positions Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Childrens Services<h4>About the team</h4>Hertfordshire County Council Services for Young People is the primary provider of youth work, career education information advice guidance and work-related learning in Hertfordshire. Our vision for young people is clear. We want young people to succeed, and by working for us you’ll be key to enable this to happen.We work with vulnerable young people to address emerging needs, improve life chances, and reduce escalation to more expensive and intensive services. This includes supporting those challenged in education, their community or home life, to ensure a successful transition to adulthood. The young people we work with are typically 11-17 and 18 to 25 if they are Care Leavers or have SEND.We have full time (37 hours) vacancies covering the following: 1 x East Herts Broxbourne &amp; Welwyn Hatfield 1 x Watford &amp; Three Rivers Hertsmere&nbsp;<h4>About the role</h4>What’s involved in the role?<ul><li>Employment, training, and work-related learning activities support to young people.</li><li>Job and work experience brokering.</li><li>Support young people to enhance their employability skills.</li><li>Undertake health and safety assessments within workplaces.</li><li>Work face to face delivering at young people’s centres providing a range of support.</li></ul>This is a varied role working as part of a team and will include direct contact with local employers to source a range of work-related opportunities for clients and after appropriate training, carry out Health &amp; Safety checks with employers to support work experience placements.You will work with&nbsp; young people who are not in employment, education or training providing employment and training opportunities through job brokering and marketing vacancies. You will enhance the employability skills of young people by offering a range of services to include CV writing and interview preparation.<h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Full UK driving licence with regular access to a vehicle.</li><li>The ability to travel independently around the county.</li><li>The ability to work flexibly as Service needs require.</li><li>Excellent verbal, written and ICT skills</li><li>The ability to build professional relationships young people.</li><li>Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage time and availability effectively.</li><li>The ability to support team activities and contribute to the wider service.</li><li>An understanding of the issues facing young people who are unemployed and be able to demonstrate how you have effectively challenged stereotyping or other discriminatory practice.</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Be able to demonstrate experience of building relationships and networking with employers.</li><li>The ability to a build rapport with young people and evidence of working with them individually and in small groups.</li><li>An understanding of the issues facing young people who are unemployed and be able to demonstrate how you have effectively challenged stereotyping or other discriminatory practice.</li><li>Ability to work in a varied role working as part of a team</li><li>Be proactive and have the ability to advocate and negotiate.</li><li>Experience in networking with local employers and promoting employment services.</li><li>Ability to use social media and online platforms, such as LinkedIn and the Hertfordshire Opportunities Portal (H.O.P), to support clients.</li><li>Relevant qualifications in careers education, information, advice, and guidance (CEIAG), youth work, or a related field.</li><li>Have a proactive approach and the ability to advocate and negotiate.</li></ul>For more information regarding the work of Services for Young People please visit <a href="http://www.servicesforyoungpeople.org" target="_blank">www.servicesforyoungpeople.org</a>This job role is within the Community Services, level 8 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Community servicesTo find out more, please contact Kips Green: <a href="mailto:kips.green@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">kips.green@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> or 01442 454083 Interview Date: Wednesday 30th and Thursday 31st July 2025Benefits of working for us <h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). 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