Job Description

"Early Break is a young people and family charity that believes excellence at all points of delivery is a requirement. If you take pride in your work, are hardworking, want to be professionally challenged and are passionate to make a difference in the lives of others then our organisation could well suit you. We have a strong set of values determined by staff which we continuously work towards. It is our shared expectation our staff will be "professionally curious" both in their delivery and ongoing professional development."

Vicky Maloney, CEO

The role will provide Managerial support in advocacy and family work in Bury/Bolton, but there is an expectation of wider service support in other areas when needed.

As a manager you will be child focussed with strong leadership skills, an ability to challenge and work at depth with others. The service requires both managerial experience and the ability to bring staff on the journey with you. You should have a strong knowledge of substance related issue in your practice and will be a reflective worker who has a strong professional curiosity. You will have a knowledge base of the environment of children and family services and will bring to the role your willingness and experience to support others to change lives and safeguard as required.

Key Focus

Provide day to day support to Operational Directors in creating and maintaining the highest standards in clinical service delivery to young people and families

Line manage appointed workers within the Early Break service area

Ensure that workers fulfil all professional requirements expected of them, including safeguarding, clinical supervision and case work management, family work and recording on databases

Understand the theoretical model upon which Early Break is based and work within the person-centred ethos

Key Deliverables

Contribute to the maintenance of an ethos in which all workers, young people, families and all in contact with Early Break are valued and shown respect Ensure that Early Break is represented in a professional manner at all times Lead, alongside the Operational Director, on the creation and maintenance of the highest standards in clinical service delivery to Service clients (including families), with flexibility in service provision and times of delivery Support the Operational Director in leading, motivating and line managing all workers and volunteers who deliver the Early Break services Deliver training and support for workers in relation to national, local and in-house initiatives Represent the Service at relevant meetings, nationally, regionally and locally, as appropriate Support the Operational Director in the allocation of case work to workers and aid in monitoring case loads of individual workers Contribute to writing tenders and bids to charitable and statutory-sector funders Manage a small caseload and function as a key worker for young service users with complex primary drug and related healthcare needs, as required Ensure flexible and realistic care packages/support plans are developed for young people and families and evaluated at agreed intervals, with a focus on service user input and participation Ensure that care co-ordination is implemented effectively in the Service area Enable access to GP and other appropriate clinical input for clients Support in the assessment of service users for detoxification and residential rehabilitation interventions and support the care co-ordination of those clients, ensuring reviews of their care are provided Development of the Service's volunteer capacity in line with Early Break's Volunteer Charter Development of pathways in frontline service delivery Liaise on service delivery/practice matters with other partner agency workers Ensure that workers fulfil all professional requirements expected of them by the Service, including safeguarding, supervision and IT recording Ensure case work recording is maintained to the agreed standard at all times Lead on development of new ideas and initiatives, where appropriate as per the Early Break brand Attend training to ensure professional development needs are met as an Operational Manager Support in the recruitment of staff to the service area Support the Operational Director in accountability for the budget and adhere to appropriate financial policies Work as an effective member of the Early Break Management Team to maintain excellent standards in service as part of the Clinical Governance in service Be a strong voice in the Voluntary sector Ensure that risk assessments and risk management are effectively managed Co-ordinate meetings as required Ensure all workers undertake clinical supervision Ensure all workers are updated with mandatory training as required and highlight service-wide training needs as they arise Ensure that all Service Policies and Procedures are adhered to and contribute to reviews of Policies and Protocols where required Assist in the development of the Service in line with recommendations for vulnerable young people and their families Undertake any additional duties as directed by, and negotiated with, the Chief Executive

Closing date: Friday 1st August 2025 at 12 noon

Interview date: Thursday 7th August 2025

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 36,149.00-41,965.00 per year

Work Location: In person