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Youth Justice Team Manager - Youth & Family Resilience - Waltham Forest Council - £42.21/hr - Hybrid
Location: Waltham Forest Town Hall, Forest Road, Walthamstow, E17 4JF
Working Pattern: Full-Time | Hybrid
Pay Rate: £42.21 per hour (Umbrella)
Contact: Mahek Shah - m.shah @edenbrownsynergy.com | 0175 655 6972

Job Summary:

Waltham Forest Council is recruiting a Youth Justice Team Manager (Social Care Qualified) to lead operational delivery within their Youth Justice Service (YJS), part of the Youth & Family Resilience Service (YFRS). The successful candidate will oversee services for young people involved in the criminal justice system and help shape interventions that build resilience, reduce offending, and improve life outcomes.

This is a key strategic role responsible for both Out of Court and Statutory Court Disposals, such as Referral Orders, Youth Rehabilitation Orders, and Custody cases. You will lead operational management and performance improvement within the service.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Operational leadership for all youth justice interventions - Out of Court and Court-ordered disposals

• Drive performance management and service improvement in response to inspections and audits

• Promote trauma-informed, child-first approaches across partner agencies including Police, Education, and Health

• Deliver holistic, multi-agency responses to the needs of vulnerable young people

• Contribute to the development and preparation for HMIP inspection

• Ensure quality assurance, practice development, and continuous improvement are embedded into the team culture

• Lead and support a team of qualified professionals, promoting high standards and accountability

• Work closely with YFRS peer managers and leadership to deliver borough-wide youth justice strategy

Essential Candidate Requirements:

• Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration

• Significant operational management experience in Youth Justice or Children's Social Care

• In-depth knowledge of Youth Justice legislation, processes, and Court procedures

• Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams, develop services, and manage performance

• Experience of preparing for regulatory inspections such as HMIP

• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills

• A commitment to trauma-informed and systemic practice approaches

Why Work for Waltham Forest Council?

• Be part of a forward-thinking council with a holistic approach to youth intervention

• Join a dedicated team delivering integrated early help, edge-of-care, and youth justice services

• Work in a supportive, diverse, and progressive borough

• Engage in impactful work that contributes to positive change in young people's lives

Benefits of Working with Eden Brown Synergy:

• DBS check paid for

• Referral bonus when you refer a friend or colleague

• Self-referral bonus when you secure your own placement

• Twice-weekly payroll for faster payments

• A dedicated consultant supporting you from application to placement and beyond

How to Apply:

Send your CV to Mahek Shah at m.shah@ edenbrownsynergy.com
Call now on 0175 655 6972 for more information

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