Person Specification
Job Title: Youth Offending Services Manager
Directorate: Children's Specialist Services
Service: Children's, Learning and Young People Directorate
Area |
Description |
|---|---|
Knowledge: |
Knowledge and strategic awareness of the criminal justice system, legislation and government social policy relating to youth justice. |
| Knowledge of principles of effective practice in reducing youth offending. | |
| Knowledge of relevant legislation and national Youth Offending services standards. | |
| Knowledge of strategic planning principles and how to work across different agency partnerships. | |
Skills and Abilities: |
Data analytical skills combined with writing reports and presenting statistical data. |
| Ability to deliver key performance indicators & maintain standards of service delivery. | |
| Ability to demonstrate leadership skills and inspire, motivate and encourage teamwork. | |
| Able to present and communicate with elected members and chief officers on matters of policy, service and public interest. | |
| Ability to maintain focus, objectivity and sound judgement in complex situations. | |
| Analytical and strategic skills to understand the requirements, legislation and guidance to translate this in to services. | |
| Ability to use Powerpoint, Excel, Word (or equivalent) and either YOIS or Careworks effectively. | |
| Financial management skills. | |
Experience: |
Experience and knowledge of work related to the Criminal Justice System. |
| Extensive experience of management at senior/ middle manager level, including strategic and resource management. | |
| Experience of successfully managing financial resources and forming budgets. | |
| Significant experience of successfully developing and implementing legislation and policy. | |
| Extensive experience of developing, managing and leading staff in a multi-disciplinary team to deliver services. | |
| Verifiable track record of developing and maintaining quality/ performance improvement systems. | |
| Previous experience of written and statistical data analysis. | |
| Experience of writing and presenting reports at senior level. | |
| Experience of translating legislation and national standard policies into practice. | |
| Previous strategic planning experience working across different agency partnerships. | |
| Experience of delivering key performance indicators & maintain standards of service delivery. | |
Educational: |
Must be educated to degree level or hold professional or other management qualification. |