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An exciting opportunity has arisen for the right person to join Birmingham Youth Justice Service as an Assistant Head of Service.About Birmingham Youth Justice Service Birmingham is one of the largest Youth Justice Services in England and Wales. Our latest HMIP inspection in 2022 found that the Service had improved since its previous inspection in 2020, but there remains more work to do.The Service is on a significant development journey to support better outcomes for children, victims, caregivers, and communities. You will join an organization committed to continuous improvement, striving for excellence, and embracing best practice, innovation, and research. This is a great time to join Birmingham Youth Justice Service as we continue our transformation.Your Role You will be a key member of a dedicated and highly competent senior leadership team, leading reform across the service and delivering strategic priorities. You will work strategically with stakeholders, ensuring effective resource use and service delivery.Our Commitment Birmingham Youth Justice Service is committed to embedding inclusive, anti-discriminatory, Child First, and trauma-responsive practices. The successful candidate should demonstrate understanding and experience in these principles.Candidate QualitiesSee beyond the offence and recognize the childAddress disproportionality and inequality in youth justiceUnderstand behaviour as communication and offending as symptomatic of experiencesValue hearing the voices of children, families, carers, and victimsBe passionate and motivated to deliver high-quality servicesMatch experience and skills to the job description and person specificationBe eager to learn, innovate, and improve collaborativelyRequired ExpertiseProven leadership and change management skillsExperience with barriers to education, training, and employment for children and strategic partnership approachesKnowledge of research-based interventions in Youth Justice to support social inclusion and safetyUnderstanding of legal and statutory frameworks, including Youth Court and diversionsCommitment to innovation and developmentBenefitsCompetitive salary and rewardsGenerous annual leaveAdditional employee benefitsOpportunity to join the Local Government Pension SchemeFocus on personal developmentCareer progression opportunitiesAdditional Information We promote culturally responsive services, equality, diversity, and inclusivity. Closing date: Sunday 4th May @ 23.59hrs. Interviews: week commencing 12th May.For inquiries, contact David Webb, Head of Service .Our Mission and Values We aim to positively impact over 10,000 children daily, supporting the most disadvantaged in Birmingham. Our values include care, compassion, collaboration, and efficient resource use.Safeguarding We are committed to safeguarding children and young people. Role-specific DBS checks will be conducted, and having a criminal record does not necessarily disqualify applicants. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early.#J-18808-Ljbffr