Youth Justice Deputy Team Manager

Working Hours

35 Hours per week

Full time / Permanent

Hybrid – employees split their time between working remotely (e.g., from home) and working on-site (e.g., in an office).

Casual car user allowance

26 June 2026

Closing time: 11.59pm

Face to Face

• Legal right to Work:
  In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment.
• 2 References – where possible we require 3 years' history.
• Qualification:
  
  DipSW, Degree in Social Work, Qualified Probation Officer PCEP (Professional Certificate in Effective Practice), NVQ Level 4 in Community Justice.
• Casual Car Documentation – the successful candidate will be a designated Casual Car User which means that car journeys may be necessary on an occasional basis but are not essential to the role. If you do drive, you must always hold a full valid driving licence and provide your own car for use at work, as well as provide all the appropriate documentation.
  
  You will receive an allowance per mile of business use.
• DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance – this post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (amended in 2013). Appointable candidates will be required to apply an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Information provided by you or the DBS will be dealt with in a confidential manner and in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here.
  
  We have a policy on the Employment of Ex-Offenders, and it is available upon request.

Manchester’s Youth Justice Service is an innovative, forward thinking, local authority-led partnership, which is at the forefront of child first practice. We are committed to participatory youth practice, and our young people are involved in designing and influencing our aim of maintaining:

“Youth Justice Services where we feel listened to, respected and safe. Workers who we trust, help us to build confidence and make better choices in life”.

We are seeking an experienced and committed Youth Justice Deputy Team Manager to lead a dynamic multi‑agency team dedicated to supporting children and young people in achieving positive outcomes.

This is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing the delivery of high‑quality youth justice services, ensuring effective interventions that safeguard children, prevent reoffending, and promote rehabilitation.

Our strength is in our partnership and relationships. This collaborative approach, both within the city and across Greater Manchester, helps us to support the city’s most underserved and vulnerable children, who are at a greater risk of being exploited and being victims or perpetrators of violence. The effective delivery of multi‑agency interventions is essential for addressing complex needs, structural barriers, and enabling strengths to be developed.

The successful candidate will not only meet the requirements of a job description; they will have the ability to inspire others and show an enthusiasm which elevates both their team and their own practice. They will be driven by their own expectations and professional standards. We are looking for a motivated and experienced professional with a passion for improving outcomes for children and young people.

• Significant experience working within youth justice, social care, or a related field
• Proven leadership and management experience within a multi‑agency setting
• A strong understanding of youth justice legislation, safeguarding, and criminal justice processes
• Experience of supervising staff and managing complex casework
• Excellent communication, partnership, and organisational skills
• The ability to inspire, motivate, and develop teams
• A relevant professional qualification (e.g. Social Work, Youth Justice, Probation)

• Generous holiday allowance – Enjoy up to 26 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays. Increasing to 31 days after five years of local government service. Want more leave? You can purchase up to two additional weeks during our annual leave purchase period.
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