Youth Justice Team Manager - WMF3173e

Job reference REQ Date posted 24/09/2026 Application closing date 19/10/2026 Location Barrow-in-Furness Salary £53,051 - £54,143 Package Blank Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Attachments Blank

Job description

Location: Barrow-in-Furness

Contract Type: Permanent

About this opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated manager to join our leadership team within Westmorland and Furness Youth Justice and Prevention Service as a Team Manager.

We are looking for a confident, values-driven leader who is passionate about improving life chances for children and young people, particularly those at risk of, or already involved in, the youth justice system. This is your opportunity to shape practice, lead innovation, and deliver real impact across our communities.

As a Team Manager, you will:

• Lead and inspire a multidisciplinary team, driving high-quality, trauma-informed, and child-centred practice
• Hold oversight of the full youth justice pathway, from prevention and diversion through to statutory interventions and resettlement
• Provide strong operational leadership, including duty management and complex decision-making
• Drive performance and quality, ensuring the service consistently meets the highest professional standards
• Influence system-wide working, strengthening partnerships across children’s services, police, courts, health, and community organisations
• Play a key role in shaping and developing our service, contributing to innovation and continuous improvement

Why join us?

• Be part of a forward-looking service focused on prevention, early intervention, and reducing reoffending
• Influence strategic direction and service design within a supportive senior leadership team
• Develop your career within a council committed to continuous improvement and workforce development
• Work in a system that is ambitious for children, with a strong focus on trauma-informed, relationship-based practice

We are looking for someone who:

• Has substantial experience working with children and young people who offend
• Brings strong experience in managing risk and complex cases
• Can confidently lead multi-agency partnership working to achieve better outcomes for families
• Is committed to high standards of practice, including trauma-informed and evidence-based approaches
• Has the ability to lead, motivate, and develop staff, creating a culture of accountability and improvement

You will hold a Degree or equivalent level professional qualification in a relevant field.

What can we offer you!

Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site. Our benefits | Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk)

Would you like to find out more?

For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below attachments:

• Post Specification
• Role Profile

Please note: If the Post Specification for this vacancy states that a UK driving licence is required, non-UK driving licences with entitlement to drive vehicles in the UK will also be accepted.

If you have any queries about this role or would like an informal chat about this opportunity, then please contact Stefania Tracey, YJS Service Manager at ).

Application and Interview information

Closing date: 19 th Oct 2026

Interview date: 4 th Nov 2026

We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Interview details such as venue/timings will be shared with successful candidates, following the shortlisting process. If you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss this with you.

If you experience any technical difficulties applying for this role, please contact the HR Systems Team at .

For guidance on the recruitment process, FAQs, and useful tips for completing your application, please visit: Our Approach to Recruitment | Careers

Safer Recruitment & DBS

At Westmorland and Furness Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and we expect all workers, employees and volunteers to share our commitment.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and requires an enhanced DBS check with a Children’s Barred List check.

Please note this role involves working in regulated activity with children. It is an offence for people who are barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with children.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.

As a Disability Confident Leader, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.

We also offer guaranteed interviews to Armed Forces personnel and veterans and those in care or care experienced and under 24 years old (someone who has been looked after by a local authority at any point, for any length of time, e.g. foster care, residential care, or under the guardianship of a local authority) that meet the essential criteria for the role.

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