Service Manager for Services for Young People

About the team Our vision is to meet the needs of young people who face challenges in education, their community or home life, to ensure a successful transition to adulthood. Hertfordshire County Council Services for Young People (HCC SfYP) supports young people to achieve their potential by delivering high-quality youth work, careers education, information, advice and guidance, as well as work-related learning and work experience opportunities. We review and maintain Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) for young people aged 16 and over, ensuring they receive the support they need post year 11. The service works in schools, colleges, community venues and young people''s centres, using a variety of approaches and methods during the day, evenings and weekends. About the role Responsible for a multi-disciplinary team of Careers Education IAG Advisers, Youth Workers, EHCP Coordinators, Employment Training Advisers, and other professionals. You will have recent and relevant expertise in operational performance, with a proven ability to drive a culture of high achievement and continuous improvement. As a member of the senior leadership team, you will have countywide strategic and delivery responsibilities for service priority areas. In addition to core funded work, the team delivers contracted services in schools and colleges including careers guidance and work-related learning. You will demonstrate strong leadership; be innovative, flexible, motivational, have good attention ..... full job details .....