Job description

4 months contract with a Local Authority

Job Summary:

• We are seeking a proactive and experienced Assistant Operations Manager to support the effective delivery of services within a Youth Justice Service (YJS) team.

• This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to youth justice outcomes through operational oversight and leadership in a fast-paced and rewarding environment.

Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):

• Support the operational management of the Youth Justice Service within the assigned locality.

• Supervise and support frontline staff, ensuring effective case management and service delivery.

• Contribute to strategic planning and implementation of youth justice priorities and initiatives.

• Monitor service performance and compliance with legislative, policy, and practice frameworks.

• Lead or support audits, quality assurance processes, and data analysis to drive service improvement.

• Liaise with partner agencies including police, probation, social care, education, and health to ensure integrated service delivery.

• Support safeguarding processes and manage risk relating to young people involved in the youth justice system.

• Deputise for the Operations Manager as required.

Skills/Experience:

• Proven operational or team management experience within Youth Justice.

• In-depth understanding of the youth justice system, relevant legislation, and policy frameworks.

• Strong leadership and supervisory skills with the ability to motivate and support staff.

• Excellent organisational, communication, and decision-making abilities.

• Confident working collaboratively with multi-agency partners.

• Ability to manage performance, risk, and service improvement activities.

• Experience in managing staff performance and service delivery at an operational level.

• Experience in managing or supporting safeguarding and high-risk cases.

• Familiarity with case management systems used in youth justice settings.

Additional Information:

• The role offers a mix of office-based and hybrid working, with flexibility for the right candidate.

Assistant Operations Manager

Job description

Karina Nazarenko