Deputy Head of Prevention Services Job in Youth Options

Deputy Head Of Prevention Services

Basingstoke, ENG, GB, United Kingdom

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Job Description

Youth Options has developed a reputation for delivering high quality youth work; our prevention services are aimed at reducing the number of children and young people who are at risk of exclusion from society, engaging in harmful behaviours or at risk of poor mental health.

Our prevention services include providing diversionary activities, informal learning opportunities and information and guidance delivered through open access community based and detached youth work, play sessions, and centre-based provision. The support we offer ensures that young people are better informed about life choices and the opportunities available to them as well as having the opportunity to improve their social and emotional capabilities.

Our Prevention Service continues to grow; we are looking for a Deputy to support this growth and ensure we are delivering high quality support to children and young people, engaging with local partners and shaping the future direction of the service.

You will be responsible for managing Team Leaders across a number of geographic areas (initially Winchester, Basingstoke and Totton). The role will also include working across all prevention services supporting the Head of Prevention Services to ensure quality, develop new and existing services, evidence impact and develop the staff team.

Hours:

Full time, permanent - 37.5 hours per week (other, more flexible hours would be considered)

Deadline:

Friday 6th June 2025

Reports to:

Head of Prevention

Starting Salary:

31,200 - 33,150

Regular evening and occasional weekend working will be required.

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About You

This role requires a confident, creative individual with experience of leading and managing teams, ideally in a youth work setting.

Experience:

Working with children and young people including those who are vulnerable or at risk

Planning, developing and delivering effective programmes of work for children and young people

Leading and managing a team

Working with outside agencies in a positive and professional manner - Setting and managing budgets - Setting up new youth work initiative

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How to Apply

admin@youthoptions.org.uk.

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Youth Options strives to be a diverse and inclusive organisation for our staff and those we support. Should you need any adjustments, at either application or interview, please contact us.

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