Targeted Youth Support Manager

The Targeted Youth Support Manager is a key leadership role responsible for delivering the Targeted Youth Support Service (TYSS) across Oxfordshire. You will collaborate with colleagues, partners, stakeholders, and young people to ensure effective service provision.

Main duties of the job

1. Lead the planning and delivery of targeted youth services for young people aged 11-18, 25 SEN.
2. Evaluate and quality assure work with young people in various settings, including street-based youth work.
3. Utilize data to assess impact and inform service planning.
4. Manage and lead the staff team, adhering to policies and HR procedures.
5. Develop partnerships across sectors such as health, education, police, and VCSE.
6. Stay informed on youth work policies, including Statutory Duty 507B, and implement updates.
7. Oversee commissioned services like Hear4Youth, Cranstoun, and TellMi.

The role requires flexibility to adapt to the varied needs of young people and to use a solution-focused approach to support their self-esteem, confidence, and positive decision-making.

About you

• Extensive recent experience leading youth support services.
• Qualification in youth work (with JNC) or related field.
• Management qualification and experience leading diverse teams.
• Approaches rooted in anti-oppressive and trauma-informed practices.
• Partnership and community engagement experience.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with professionals and in political environments.
• Proficiency in IT systems and databases.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Ability to travel across Oxfordshire easily.

This is a county-wide role, requiring access to various locations across Oxfordshire.

Additional Information

Please upload your latest CV with your application, detailing your employment history and qualifications, and providing examples demonstrating your suitability for the role.

For further details, contact Jessie Dobson at or .

More about TYSS can be found at .

Rewards and Benefits

• Starting annual leave of 28 days plus bank holidays.
• LGPS pension scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme with health and wellbeing support.
• Family-friendly policies.
• Cycle to work, electric car schemes, staff discounts.
• Opportunities for professional development.

Our Commitments

We promote equality, diversity, and inclusion, guarantee interviews for certain groups, and are committed to safeguarding and flexible working arrangements.

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Person Specification General Requirements

• Refer to the job description above.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role requires a DBS check due to safeguarding responsibilities.