Head of Youth Justice Service Reference number: SC07023 Location: London Schedule: Full-time Salary Range: (Full time equivalent) - £67,380 - £84,075 Contract Type: Permanent Do you see yourself as a caring and ambitious leader? Can you use your experience in youth justice to lead a high performing service to achieve outstanding in the new inspection regime? Does the idea of joining a richly diverse workforce with a commitment to innovation and creative work with teenagers excite you? If yes, we have the perfect role for you! Our Youth Justice Service is looking for a passionate and dedicated Head of Service. This is an exciting opportunity to take on the leadership of an amazing service and drive our Southwark 2030 ambition for children to have a good start in life - join us to make a difference for children and our community! About the Service: Southwark Youth Justice Service has a strong track record of high performance at inspection and managing risk in a diverse inner-city borough with the ongoing challenges of serious youth violence and impact of austerity. Our last inspection report in 2023 acknowledged the strength of our skilled and knowledgeable staff and the integration of volunteers with lived experience alongside high standards of partnership working. The service also benefits from an in-house clinical team who promote our systemic approach that is well embedded in practice. This senior leadership role has the benefit of opportunities offered within Children''s ..... full job details .....