Court and Community Supervision Team Manager

About Us

North Somerset Council is committed to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.

The Role

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Court and Community Supervision Team Manager to join our Youth Justice and Prevention Service, working with children and victims. We utilise ‘Child First’ approaches to help children achieve their best outcomes, to prevent offending and build safety for our communities.

In this role, you will be responsible for day-to-day operations and practice standards, along with continuous improvement and development of our multi-disciplined team. Equality, diversity and inclusion will be throughout the range of responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• To provide expert guidance and advice on youth justice and safeguarding
• Provide management to professionals and support individuals’ professional development
• Establish and maintain appropriate links between other professionals to provide a clear understanding of each other’s priorities and ways of working and maintain a customer focus to the service
• Help prepare the service for regulatory inspection and ensure best practice / lessons learned are shared with colleagues and partners to improve service delivery

This position is exempt under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975 and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Valid driving licence and own transport, or be able to provide alternative, suitable method of travel is an essential condition for this role.

This position is currently based at our Central Chambers in Weston Super Mare. Please be advised that this office will be closing in 2025/26. Consultation is currently underway to determine a new location for colleagues elsewhere within Weston Super Mare.

Work Style

At North Somerset Council, we offer a hybrid working environment based on four distinct work styles. Depending on the role and personal circumstances, you will fall into one of these categories. However, please note that during the induction period, it may be necessary to spend more time in the office to support your learning and development. We are flexible and open to discussions about your preferred working style, and if you wish to be in the office more frequently, this can be negotiated.

This role falls into the category of Flexible Worker which means you can expect to work in the following way:

• 2-3 days in the office
• Works both from home and the office, depending on the task at hand.
• Training is provided to help balance work-life and manage time effectively, with an emphasis on communication for team touchpoints and planning in-office days for collaboration.

About You

We are looking for an individual who is passionate about youth justice and prevention, and who possesses the following skills and experience:

Essential Criteria:

• An approved relevant professional qualification and significant post-qualification experience
• Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding protocols and threshold levels
• Experience in service development and embedding practice improvements
• Practical experience in service delivery / development and in leading others to deliver the service
• Ability to manage / organise own work and that of a team to meet agreed deadlines

What We Offer

At North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment. We offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Flexible working arrangements
• Local Government Pension
• Opportunities for professional development
• Inclusive Staff groups including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), and Young Staff Forums
• Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year
• Dedicated in house Wellbeing Team
• Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes

Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our Benefits booklet.

How to Apply

If you share our vision and valuesand are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the apply online button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role.

Contact Information

For further information about the role, please contact Miriam Sigsworth, Interim Head of Service, at Miriam.Sigsworth@n-somerset.gov.uk or 01275 888360

Important Information

As a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.

Interview Date: to be confirmed

Please note: We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK and are unable to provide Sponsorship for this role.

Equal Opportunities

At North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early or extend the closing date depending on the number of applications received.