13 Oct
Humankind
Leeds
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Service Manager- Young People's Team
About the role
Award-winning service, Forward Leeds, is looking for a Service Manager to oversee its Young People's Team.
As the Young People's Team Service Manager, you will be working with a committed, diverse team, of approximately 14 staff, who support young people across Leeds with issues related to drugs and alcohol.
In addition, you will help develop the skills of this highly valuable team as you lead them towards personal fulfilmentand career success!
The service supports young people up to the age of 18, as well as offering support and treatment for drug or alcohol use to young adults aged 18 - 24.
about the Young Peoples Team.
View the Service Manager job description and person specification.
About you
As a Service Manager for the Young Peoples Team, we are looking for someone who is passionate about supporting young people to reach their potential and recognise the positive impact quality drug and alcohol interventions can have on young lives.
We require the Service Manager to be confident in developing strong relationships with a diverse range of community partners to support young people.
Ideally you will :
- Have experience of working in services that support children and young people or adults.
- Experience or knowledge of services that support people around drugs and alcohol.
- Experience of developing new pathways, service relationships and service models
- Hold or be working towards a recognised Management qualification e.g., Level 5 in management / Leadership (or have relevant experience).
If youre interested in experiencing a different service-delivery model and have several years of management experience, ideally as a Service Manager in another field,
this may be the perfect role for you.
If you have less experience of managing staff, we're willing to overlook this if you can provide us with evidence of unique skills or talents.
Apply now to become the next Young People's Team Service Manager at Forward Leeds.
Who are we
Humankind is one of Englands most successful home-grown charities. We provide free, confidential support for alcohol, drugs, housing, or mental health in friendly local places across the UK.
We are committed to fair chances for all and making sure everyone can access the help and support they need to realise their potential.
By joining our teams of passionate individuals, you will be contributing to making this happen.
You can really make a difference by believing in our service users and their ability to make positive changes when they dont always believe in themselves.
We are incredibly proud of the work that we do to help address health inequalities in England. Every five minutes, an individual accesses one of our services, and we have supported over 90, people across all our services last year.
Check out our impact report here to read more about the important work that we have done.
What can Humankind offer you
Generous annual leave entitlement (27 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 32 after 1 years service)
Annual leave purchase scheme
Enhanced occupational sick pay
Enhanced employer contribution to your workplace pension
Death in service benefit
Free Will writing
Eyecare vouchers
Blue light card discount
Fantastic learning and development opportunities,
including free training courses
Work-life balance- flexible working and family friendly policies
Happy, Healthy You! our wellbeing offers for our workforce
Employee Assist Programme and Humankind Support Networks
▶️ Service Manager - Young Peoples Team
🖊️ Humankind
📍 Leeds