Head of Youth Work Services - Norwich, United Kingdom - MAP

MAP

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Norwich, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Description

_MAP is a charity providing free and independent advice, counselling, youth work and education for young people._

Join MAP in supporting young people across Norfolk

Head of Youth Work Services

Contract:
Permanent

Hours: 37 hours per week*
Location: Norwich (with county wide remit) and occasional working from home

Salary:
Starting salary £39,594 per annum with incremental progression based on performance to £45,435 per annum

Closing date: 9am Tuesday 4th July 2023

Interview date:
Thursday 20th or Friday 21stJuly and a presentation to SMT on Monday 24th July 2023

About MAP

We are advisers, counsellors, youth workers and other professionals working together to provide the best support we can to young people aged 11-25, in a way that works for them.

At MAP we work for social justice. We are an inclusive workplace, welcoming everybody to bring their authentic whole selves to work every day.

Upholding equality at MAP is not only about eliminating discrimination; it is about actively recognising and valuing difference; making the most of everyone's potential.

About the Role

MAP have an exciting opportunity for an inspirational and highly organised individual with proven experience of management and delivering services to young people to be our strategic lead for our Youth Work Services and join our Senior Management Team.

You will oversee a highly motivated team of approx.

30 staff who provide opportunities to young people, those we are already working with and those we are still to reach, to support the young people to be leaders, take on responsibilities and inspire other young people through a range of programmes and projects.

This will include the leadership and management of:

A highly motivated team.
MAP's external communication and campaigns.
Performance, projects and budgets ensuring service delivery is effective, safe and on budget with successful outcomes for young people being the key driver.
Research and develop new and existing services and resources for the team.
Safeguarding and risk management, ensuring processes and procedures are in place for the young people.
Maintaining operational systems, policies and procedures, in compliance with legislation, regulations and quality standards.
Maintaining and promoting a positive, reflective and valuebased culture.

About You

Experience of working with young people as well as the ability to motivate and lead a team, with excellent decision-making skills and an understanding of project and risk management is essential to succeed in this role.

This is a fundamental role within the MAP Senior Management Team and is an ideal opportunity for anyone who is looking to develop their career within Youth Work and has a genuine desire to deliver youth services that enable and amplify youth voice.

How to apply:

- competitive salary

30 days holiday increasing to 35 after 5 years' service (plus bank holidays)

- generous pension contributions
- company sick pay

Counselling and support through an Employee Assistance Programme

- excellent on-going training and development opportunities
- support from an established and reputable team
- corporate events and activities
- wellbeing focus
- regular line management
- flexible working
- free tea and coffee
- a range of discounts through Blue Light Card
- access to cycle to work scheme

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
£39,594.00-£45,435.00 per year

Work Location:
Hybrid remote in Norwich

Application deadline: 04/07/2023