Youth Justice Service Operational Manager

Youth Justice Service Operational Manager

Employer:

Location:

Tameside, OL6 7SG

Pay:

Competitive

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

27/03/2026

Contract Type:
Permanent Salary:
Grade J. Scale 40 - £51,356 to Scale 43 - £54,495 with a professional bar at SCP 41 £ 52,413 Hours Per Week: 36 hours Base

Location:

Ashton Old Library Assessment Date :
Interviews w/c 13th April 2026 The Role Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and families?

Do you bring compassion, curiosity, collaboration, conversation and courage to your practice?

If so, Tameside is looking for you.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Tameside Youth Justice Service for an Operational Manager to join our dedicated and passionate service.

This is a key leadership role, providing strong child centred direction, ensuring high quality, trauma informed and restorative approaches to practice, and keeping the voice and lived experiences of children at the heart of all we do.

Tameside Youth Justice Service is committed to reducing offending and reoffending by children and young people, while safeguarding those at risk and protecting the public.

We work with children, families, partners and communities to create “a place where everyone can achieve their hopes and ambitions.” About You The Operational Manager role in Tameside Youth Justice Service involves leading and supervising a multidisciplinary, multiagency team to deliver high quality, trauma informed, child centred practice.

The postholder oversees assessments, interventions and risk management, drives service improvements through quality assurance and reflective practice, leads thematic areas, contributes to strategic priorities, and chairs Multi Agency Risk and Safety Panels to maintain strong public protection and safety oversight.

The role also requires building strong partnerships with other agencies, deputising for the Service Manager, and contributing to workforce development, training and service improvement activities.

About Us Message from Jill Colbert, Director of Children’s Services “I joined the council at the beginning of 2025 and was instantly charmed by the warmth, openness, and energy of colleagues. “I came to Tameside for one reason; because I know we can do fantastic things for our families here. “We’re a children’s service on a significant improvement journey.

We know what needs to be different for our children and families and we’re ambitious to deliver that change. “We have a growing range of specialist services for children, where you can test and grow your skills and practice.

We have a Social Work Academy that is led by people who bring passion to learning and who know that the DCS’ of the future are right in front of them.

We are working on our progression pathways so that staying in Tameside is rewarded and recognised.

We have investment in innovation and improvement from the council so that we can grow services and support for families that we can sustain, from family hubs through to complex safeguarding. “I am so certain that we can build a proud, inclusive and safe climate for great practice to flourish in Tameside.

I’d love you to join me on the journey here at Team Tameside.” Our Heart of Support Practice Approach At Tameside, we believe in:
Compassion understanding the lived experiences of children and families.

Curiosity asking questions that lead to deeper insight and better outcomes for children.

Collaboration working together across services to deliver joined-up support.

Conversation listening and engaging meaningfully with children, families and professionals.

Courage leading with courage, making bold and compassionate decisions that put children first.

At Tameside, we are committed to ensuring all our Citizens lead long, fulfilling and healthy lives.

We are committed to supporting economic growth, providing high quality health and care services, protecting our most vulnerable and creating strong and supportive, self-sufficient communities.

We recognise that our people drive our success and enable the organisation to deliver on its vision, purpose and priorities, and that our people…