Youth / Children Jobs in South East

Are you organised and good with people with a desire to make a difference to young people’s mental health? 

Are you self-motivated and a collaborative team player, eager to provide administrative support in a small organisation? 

Do you have strong research and analytical skills, and a desire to help to shape the inner workings of a charity?

If so, we encourage you to apply for the exciting opportunity to become the Research and Administration Officer at Winchester Youth Counselling, a mental health charity. 

About Winchester Youth Counselling:  

At WYC our mission is to provide counselling, therapy and mental health support to young people aged 11-25 in Winchester as well as support and advice for parents and families, so that young people are supported to thrive and live happier lives. 

Our services include one to one counselling, walk and talk, and nature therapy sessions to local children and young people who are facing difficulties with their mental health. We also run a youth drop-in service in Winchester City Centre. We offer support to parents and carers too with parent consultations and parent workshops. 

It's a pivotal and exciting moment for our charity. Thanks to recently securing substantial funding, we're ready for exciting growth and looking to make an even greater impact on local young people's mental health.

About the Role: 

Based in the office, you will be the first point of contact for many children, young people and their families seeking counselling services. You will provide crucial administrative support to our team of counsellors and will work closely with the Operations Manager to create and synchronise processes for tracking clinical and non-clinical outcomes to help to evaluate and improve the performance of the charity.  You will work with the Fundraising and Partnerships team to research, plan and execute effective community engagement work which will help the charity to further its mission and vision, and communicate this to more stakeholders.  You will conduct research to aid the the charity as we move forwards.  You will take on project-based work, including assisting the Senior Management Team with the review and update of organisational policies and other key organisational documents. 

The Ideal Candidate;

• · Has strong research and analytical skills 
• · Has excellent organisational skills and is flexible, with the ability to prioritise workload effectively. 
• · Has great communication skills, both written and verbal, with a friendly and approachable manner. 
• · Is a team player who can work independently and as part of a team. 
• · Has a strong commitment to data protection and confidentiality. 
• · Is proficient in IT. Including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook). 
• · Experience working in a charity or similar environment desirable but not essential.

We have eight exciting and fulfilling new roles in the North West and South Yorkshire Sickle Cell Children and Young Persons’ Peer Mentoring team

The Peer Mentoring programme aims to improve the health and wellbeing of young people (aged 10-24) with Sickle Cell Disorder (SCD) across North-West England (Liverpool, Manchester) and South Yorkshire (Sheffield).

Roles Available:
3 x Lead Mentor
5 x Mentor

We are also looking for a mentor administrator. See separate advert for details.

See below for further details on each role.

Lead Mentors : 3 roles

Positions Available:

Liverpool: 1 Lead Mentor

Manchester: 1 Lead Mentor

Sheffield: 1 Lead Mentor

Base:Flexible home working, with other locations to meet the needs of the young people.

Accountable to:North-West and South Yorkshire Programme Manager

Manages: Liverpool and Manchester: 2 Mentors, Sheffield: 1 Mentor

Salary:£15.00 per hour (sessional basis)

Length of contract:Fixed term, 12 months (subject to the outcome of negotiations with funders).

Role Purpose

The Lead Mentor will be managing the mentor team as well as working in partnership with the local NHS local patient/family Support Groups in their region. They will deliver mentoring sessions to young people on a sessional basis.

Mentors – 5 roles

Positions Available:

Liverpool: 2 Mentors

Manchester: 2 Mentors

Sheffield: 1 Mentor

Base:Flexible home working, and other locations to meet the needs of the young person.

Accountable to:Local Lead Mentor

Manages:N/A

Salary:£12.35 per hour (sessional basis)

Length of contract:Fixed term, 12 months (post will be continued subject to the outcome of negotiations with funders).

Role Purpose

Mentors will deliver mentoring sessions on a seasonal basis to young people. They will work with the Lead Mentor as well as in partnership with the local NHS and local patient/family support group.

To apply

Using the application form on our website only. Please note we do not accept CVs.

Closing date for all roles :

12pm Monday 30th September 2024

Kent Refugee Action Network’s main focus is to support predominantly young refugees and asylum seekers on their journey of integrating into communities across Kent. KRAN support is multi-faceted and delivered by teams committed to providing young people with a safe, positive space and support for them to succeed. 

We are looking for an exceptional individual with experience of leading and managing a high-performing team and who has worked in any sector supporting young people or refugees and asylum seekers.

The successul candidate will join KRAN’s senior management and be the full-time lead on advocacy and support, managing the team to effectively deliver for our service users.

Are you an accomplished Fundraiser, looking for a flexible, part-time hybrid role? Would you be exited to fundraise without a high-pressured environment? We want you to take charge of this dynamic and varied job opportunity, joining a successful, supportive teamwhere there is real fulfillment and opportunity to springboard your career. 

If you are a team-player, able to work remotely, have experience in fundraising at all levels including grant bid writing and prospect development, have creative ideas and a real huger to raise money for a great cause, this could be the job for you. 

We are a small, fast-growing local charity supporting families with disabled children, based in Berkshire. We have great contacts locally and a high profile in our community.

The role is circa 16 hours a week, with a salary range of £38K - £42K (FTE) pro rata and dependent on experience. 30 days annual leave (pro rata), flexible working hours and pension.

ORGANISATIONAL INFORMATION

We are a multi award-winning charity supporting disabled children and their families in Wokingham, Berkshire. Our mission is to improve the lives of disabled children, young adults and their families in our area. We achieve this by providing accessible play activities in our purpose-designed community centre as well as providing parent/carer support and offering a service to young, disabled adults, sourcing life-fulfilling opportunities for them in whatever form that may take. Our work is underpinned by core values of integrity, enthusiasm, inclusion and team-work.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

This is an exciting opportunity to join our small and friendly team and take on responsibility for raising much-needed funds to enable our service to continue to thrive. The organisation is not high-cost, the target being £130,000 a year, much of which is sourced through the hiring of our space to other groups working with disabled children. As Head of Fundraising, you will report to the charity’s CEO as well as working closely with our Head of PR and Centre Manager. This is a diverse and rewarding role where you will be able to see the direct impact of your work and the families you are helping. You will also be able to develop the charity’s overall fundraising strategy and will play a crucial role in the future of this important organisation, described by many of its users as a life line.

BENEFITS:

· generous annual leave allowance of 30 days p.a.

· bank holidays

· employer pension contribution.

For the full job description and person specification, please see the attached document below

Job Title: known internally as Relationship Manager

Location: Home-Based covering the East Midlands. There is a requirement to be able to travel across the area and the UK to attend meetings, events and training.

Hours: 35 hours per week                                    

Contract type: Permanent

Salary: £33,607 per annum

What we do: We help young people through cancer

How we work: We’re Determined, United, Spirited and Kind

What we are looking for:

• Someone who can drive a high level of engagement to proactively identify, support, and retain our supporters. They will have strong communication skills, with the credibility and authority to inspire others.
• Someone with a successful track record of building strong internal and external relationships and generating income from community and corporate opportunities.
• Someone with a growth mindset who is solution focused. Someone who can manage their time and workload, and utilise our given processes, systems, and parameters to overcome barriers.
• Someone who can deliver a personal portfolio within an overall Regional Fundraising team target, demonstrating an understanding of how to mitigate risk and maximise return on investment.

What we offer: 

• Leave: 25 days of annual leave, which increases with service, in addition to bank holidays and a 3 or 4 day closure over the Christmas period. We also have finish early Fridays in August and quarterly rest days to step away from day-to-day work and refocus.
• Paid Carer and Compassionate Leave: paid time off to care for family members or dependants.
• Paid Parental Leave: enhanced pay for parental leave such as maternity leave, paternity leave or adoption leave.
• Paid Volunteering Leave: support your community by taking paid leave for volunteering activities.
• Health Cashback Plan: access a health cashback plan to cover medical expenses.
• Life assurance and Income Protection: financial support if you’re unable to work due to illness or injury.
• Discount scheme: access exclusive savings at various high street retailers and gyms.
• Flexible Working: we care about your wellbeing and encourage flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance.

How to apply:

You will need to register on our portal, complete a short application and answer four questions about your skills and experience in relation to the role.

Key dates: 

Applications by midnight Sunday 22nd September 2024.  1st interviews held online 1st/2nd October 2024. 2nd Interviews on 8th/9th October potentially in person in East Midlands area. 

Our commitment to inclusion and accessibility:

At Teenage Cancer Trust one of our key focuses is around equity and making sure our services are accessible and inclusive to all young people with cancer, with no-one left behind.

We have the same goal for people working with us. Teenage Cancer Trust is committed to recognising and valuing individual differences and the contributions of all people.  In line with our equity, diversity and inclusion commitments, we would love to see applications from LGBTQ+ people, people of colour/those from ethnically diverse communities, disabled people and people with caring responsibilities.

Should you require any assistance or adjustments to support your application or interview process, such as accommodating neurodiversity where additional time for tasks, meeting the panellists beforehand or a different interview format (online/offline/in person) or if you require the job description or job advert in an alternative format. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the HR Team.

Privacy and Safeguarding:

At Teenage Cancer Trust we take our commitment to safeguarding seriously and work to protect and promote the rights of the young people who we support. Our safeguarding responsibilities extend to the children and adults who work to support the charity, who we also have a duty of care to protect. Safeguarding is at the forefront of each activity we carry out. In line with our approach, this role is subject to a DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service). For information on how we collect, store and process personal data please contact the HR Team.

Job Title:  Known internally as Relationship Manager

Location:Home - Based covering Yorkshire and North-West England. There is a requirement to be able to travel across the area and the UK to attend meetings, events and training

Hours: 35 hours per week                                     

Contract type:Fixed-Term until 31/12/2025         

Salary: £33,607 per annum 

What we do:      We help young people through cancer

How we work:We’re Determined, United, Spirited and Kind

What we’re looking for:

• Someone who can drive a high level of engagement to proactively identify, support, and retain our supporters. They will have strong communication skills, with the credibility and authority to inspire others.
• Someone with a successful track record of building strong internal and external relationships and generating income from community and corporate opportunities.
• Someone with a growth mindset who is solution focused. Someone who can manage their time and workload, and utilise our given processes, systems, and parameters to overcome barriers.
• Someone who can deliver a personal portfolio within an overall Regional Fundraising team target, demonstrating an understanding of how to mitigate risk and maximise return on investment.

What we offer:

• Leave: 25 days of annual leave, which increases with service, in addition to bank holidays and a 3 or 4 day closure over the Christmas period. We also have finish early Fridays in August and quarterly rest days to step away from day to day work and refocus.
• Paid Carer and Compassionate Leave: paid time off to care for family members or dependants.
• Paid Parental Leave: enhanced pay for parental leave such as maternity leave, paternity leave or adoption leave.
• Paid Volunteering Leave: support your community by taking paid leave for volunteering activities.
• Health Cashback Plan: access a health cashback plan to cover medical expenses.
• Life assurance and Income Protection: financial support if you’re unable to work due to illness or injury.
• Discount scheme: access exclusive savings at various high street retailers and gyms.
• Flexible Working: we care about your wellbeing and encourage flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance.

How to apply:

You’ll need to register on our portal, complete a short application form and answer questions about your skills and experience in relation to the role.

Key dates:

Applications by midnight Sunday 22nd September 2024. 1st Stage Interviews Monday 30th September and Tuesday 1st October online and 2nd Stage Interviews Monday 7th October potentially in person in Birmingham.

Our commitment to inclusion and accessibility:

At Teenage Cancer Trust one of our key focuses is around equity and making sure our services are accessible and inclusive to all young people with cancer, with no-one left behind.

We have the same goal for people working with us. Teenage Cancer Trust is committed to recognising and valuing individual differences and the contributions of all people.  In line with our equity, diversity and inclusion commitments, we would love to see applications from LGBTQ+ people, people of colour/those from ethnically diverse communities, disabled people and people with caring responsibilities.

Should you require any assistance or adjustments to support your application or interview process, such as accommodating neurodiversity where additional time for tasks, meeting the panellists beforehand or a different interview format (online/offline/in person) or if you require the job description or job advert in an alternative format. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the HR Team.

Privacy and Safeguarding:

At Teenage Cancer Trust we take our commitment to safeguarding seriously and work to protect and promote the rights of the young people who we support. Our safeguarding responsibilities extend to the children and adults who work to support the charity, who we also have a duty of care to protect. Safeguarding is at the forefront of each activity we carry out. In line with our approach, this role is subject to a DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service). 

For information on how we collect, store and process personal data please get in touch with the HR Team. 

Location: Remote (based in England & Wales with occasional travel for biannual team days and biannual departmental team meetings in various locations)
Salary: £28,665 - £30,865 pro rata (£11,466 - £12,346 actual)
Hours of work: 2 days per week (14 hours)
Contract type: Permanent

Why work for Kids Matter?

• Generous annual leave – 25 days (plus bank holidays) per year pro rata, with time off between Christmas and New Year's additional to this allowance.
• Remote working contribution – receive £26/month pro rata towards the costs of working from home and/or using a co-working space.
• Access to coaching sessions, training opportunities and our Employee Assistance Programme (a confidential support service for staff).
• Flexible working across weekdays to suit your schedule.

About us

Kids Matter is one of the UK’s fastest growing children’s charities.

Our vision is to see every child in need raised in a strong family. Our mission is to reduce the impact of poverty on children through community-based parenting programmes.

Research shows that group-based early intervention parenting groups are the most effective way to support children in need. We train peer facilitators in local churches - the largest voluntary body in the country - to run our affordable, accessible and highly effective parenting programmes, written by Clinical Psychologists. They come alongside parents and carers, building long-lasting community in addition to encouraging confidence and learning positive parenting skills.

We value difference and diversity, and we want our workplace to be built on shared values of equality and mutual trust, with team members representing the wide range of backgrounds and experiences that exist within the UK. We therefore actively encourage applications from people of diverse backgrounds and varied experiences, particularly those who are African, Afro-Caribbean, Asian or part of other minority ethnic communities, who have lived experience of the impact of low-income/low-support circumstances, and who are living with a disability or identify as being neurodivergent.

About the role

The Finance Manager role involves:

• Overseeing day-to-day charity finance functions
• Managing expenses, payments and payroll processes
• Communicating and presenting financial reports and information

About you

Do you have accounting experience and strong numerical skills? Are you looking for an opportunity to use your financial expertise in a charity setting? Are you a Christian with an active faith in Jesus? Do you have a passion for Kids Matter’s vision of seeing every child in need raised in a strong family?

Then we would love to hear from you!

How to apply

You can apply for the Finance Manager position by clicking ‘Apply via Website’ and completing a copy of our online application form.

The deadline for applications is 10am Monday 23 September 2024. All successful and unsuccessful applicants will be notified by email.

We also ask for all applicants to submit an Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form, which will be sent to you to complete following the submission of your application. This form will be used for anonymous analysis to ensure our overall recruitment procedures are fair and transparent. It will never be viewed or used as part of the selection process. It is optional to submit this form.

If you would like any application/interview support or you need any reasonable adjustments throughout the application process, or if you would like an informal phone call to ask questions or discuss the role, please contact Katie Washington (HR & Systems Coordinator).

Please see the job pack for more details on the role and application process.

Closing date: Midday Monday 23rd September 2024
Interview date: w/c Monday 30th September 2024
Start Date: Monday 6th January 2025
Reports to: Founder - Director

The Hummingbird Project is a youth-centred organisation that aims to provide trauma-informed services and promote youth-led action that is underpinned by our shared belief in human rights.

Our services support young refugees, between the ages of 14 and 25, many of whom arrived in the UK as unaccompanied children. The project is based in Brighton and works with those living in the city and across East and West Sussex.

As well as our direct services for young people, we actively campaign for the rights and protection of young refugees at a local and national level.

Our vision is a community standing together for the rights and protection of young refugees.

The Youth Service Manager will play a key role in ensuring services are delivered to a high standard and that the young people we support have the care and services they need, as well as a voice in decisions that affect them.

The role incorporates line management for service leads, including support and advice where individual cases are particularly challenging and/or complex. It will support the overall management and the delivery of our high-quality services through regular supervision and coaching of project leads, as well as contributing to developing new services and monitoring and evaluating activities.

Childhood Cancer International (CCI) is a global association made up of  parent, survivor and civil organisations dedicated to improving the lives of children and adolescents with cancer, along with their families. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced International Fundraiser to join our team. This position will play a crucial role in securing international grants and funding to support our programmes and initiatives around the world. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in fundraising, particularly in successfully obtaining international grants and securing funding from diverse sources.

Base: International Scope, Home-based (with preference to individual based in upper-middle or high income country), with occasional travel.

Responsibilities:

1. Research and Identify Funding Opportunities

• Conduct thorough research to identify international grant opportunities, funding agencies/foundations/institutions and other potential donors.

• Monitor international grant databases, donor directories, and relevant funding portals to stay updated on available funding opportunities.

• Evaluate eligibility criteria, guidelines and application requirements of potential grants and funding sources

2. Grant Proposal Development

• With the ED and the CCI Board (and in collaboration with the global Programme Manager) to develop targeted and compelling grant proposals, ensuring alignment with the organisation's strategic goals.

• Prepare high-quality proposals/grant applications, including budgets, project narratives, monitoring framework for impact assessments, and any additional documentation required.

• Tailor proposals to meet the specific requirements and expectations of each funding opportunity.

3. Relationship Building and Networking

• Cultivate relationships with international funding agencies, philanthropic organisations, corporate partners, and other potential global donors to expand CCI's network and funding base.

• With the ED, identify and create new relationships with high net-worth individuals to expand CCI's funding base. 

• Utilize networks, platforms and other avenues to enhance the CCI brand and increase our network and relationships towards attracting potential donors.

• Assist the ED in developing an effective fundraising strategy aligned with CCI's strategic plan.

• If and when required, attend conferences, workshops, and fundraising events to build connections, to identify and develop funding opportunities.

• With ED, maintain regular communication with existing donors, keeping them informed about CCI's progress and impact.

4. Grant Management and Reporting

• Ensure compliance with grant agreements, including tracking deliverables, reporting deadlines, and financial requirements.

• Work closely with ED and CCI members to provide accurate and timely progress reports to donors.

• With the ED, maintain records of grants, funding applications, and donor interactions. 

5. Marketing 

• With the ED, evaluate the effectiveness of marketing and communication techniques and assist in make necessary adjustments.

• Reach a greater number of supporters and donors through innovative marketing strategies; including, with the ED, the creation of new and innovative fundraising campaigns, or the linking of current events and campaigns to fundraising outcomes. 

• Collaborate with the ED and the Communications Manager  on the development of communications and marketing materials. 

6. General Fundraising Responsibilities

• Stay up to date with current trends, strategies, and best practices in international fundraising and grant writing.

• Participate in professional development opportunities, training sessions, and workshops to enhance fundraising skills and knowledge, as well as knowledge and understanding of the childhood cancer sector.

• Any other fundraising activity as requested by the ED. 

Qualifications:

• A tertiary qualification, degree (or higher qualification) in a relevant field (for example in international development,  marketing or communications).

• A minimum of proven four years’ experience in international fundraising, grant writing, and securing funding from diverse sources.

• Familiarity with international grant databases, donor directories, and funding portals. You should have an existing network of funders and donors. 

• Research and analytical skills.

• Strong writing skills with the ability to craft persuasive and compelling grant proposals.

• Experience in developing budgets for grant applications.

• Ability to work independently, under pressure and to meet deadlines.

Remuneration and working conditions:

• Remuneration package of €55 000 (Euros) per annum, excluding incentive bonuses 

• 38 hour week, remote work 

• Contract position

• 22 days leave per annum 

• This position may require occasional travel to attend conferences, meetings, and fundraising events (costs of which will be covered by the organisation).

• Work hours usually 9 to 5 but will vary depending on deadlines and time zone differences when dealing with members, international partners and donors.

Application and closing date: Please apply by sending your CV/Resume as well as a covering letter by 25th of September, 2024.

Join our global community and the passionate team at Childhood Cancer International (CCI) and contribute to improving the lives of children and adolescents with cancer worldwide. Apply today!

We are seeking an entusiastic and caring Operations Officer who will be responsible for the day-to-day operational activitites of the organisation focused on patient support and project delivery. The role will involve a close working relationship with our Fundraising and Events Officer, and our Board of Trustees, and will be a pivotal role within our small but mighty organisation. This is an exciting role working directly with multiple stakeholders including our beneficiaries, NHS and scientific collaborators and funders to deliver our values and benefit. You will be a driving force for the organisations mission and making a big difference!

37.5 hours per week / Permanent / working onsite Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm, with one late shift per week

Our mission is to help children and young people have a fair chance to be who they want to be. We do this by providing a safe home, increasing life skills and self-confidence, and improving emotional wellbeing and mental health.

Are you a person-centred leader who thrives on getting the best results possible, leading a dynamic team to encourage positive change for young people?

If so, we have an exciting opportunity for a Deputy Supported Housing Manager at Lansworth House, one of our 24-hour supported housing services in Hove, offering high levels of housing-related support for young people aged 16-25, with 20 bedspaces and shared communal facilities. The service supports young people to manage their daily living activities in areas including finances and budgeting, developing life and work skills, and managing self-care. In this varied role, you will be responsible for:

Service Provision: Supporting the Supported Housing Manager with the daily operations of the services so that they meet the requirements of the service specification. Oversee the residents’ referral, interview and induction processes for all beds and ensure the Occupancy Agreements and House Rules are fully understood. Ensure the quality of accommodation that is provided, liaising with the Housing and Property Services Team to complete estate inspections and health & safety risk assessments, and to turn around voids and organise repairs in line with organisational targets and statutory obligations. With the Supported Housing Manager ensure effective income collection for all beds, working closely with the Rents Team to create a rent payment culture.

Leadership and People Management: Directly line manage team members, ensuring their service delivery, working culture and personal development mirror best practice. Ensuring the team is adequately trained and empowered to work effectively and creatively with our young people to enable them to achieve their aspirations and ambitions, whilst ensuring they are supported within safe and consistent boundaries.

General: Be a member of the ‘on call’ rota to provide out of hours management support to projects in the wider locality. Reflect Psychologically Informed Environments (PIEs), Trauma Informed approaches and restorative practices.

ABOUT YOU: We know that there are great candidates who will not fit everything described, or who have important skills we have not mentioned. If that is you, please do not hesitate to apply and tell us about yourself.

You will already have experience working in supported housing, or similar services for young people and/or adults at risk, as well as managing and/or supervising a team. You will have working knowledge of Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) and Ofsted, along with working knowledge of Trauma Informed Care and Psychologically Informed Environments. You will have good communication and facilitation skills and the ability to successfully manage challenging situations whilst remaining calm and solution focused. In addition, you will have experience of overseeing safeguarding procedures for young people or adults at risk in residential settings, and knowledge of how to maintain professional boundaries.

37 hours per week / Permanent / Hybrid – working for a minimum of three days on site with the SPoA team in Worthing and the remaining days from home. (Some travel across West Sussex may be required from time to time.) Expected work pattern will be Monday to Thursday, 9am-5pm and Friday 9am-4.30pm.

Our mission is to help children and young people have a fair chance to be who they want to be. We do this by providing a safe home, increasing life skills and self-confidence, and improving emotional wellbeing and mental health.

This is an exciting opportunity to join two well-established teams, YMCA Dialogue and the Single Point of Access (SPoA) service. We are looking for a Dialogue Project Administrator to provide vital administrative support to the SPoA team in Worthing, whilst also providing an important link between YMCA and SPoA and ensuring that both services work together effectively to provide wellbeing and mental health services for children and young people. 

In delivering the role, you will provide efficient administrative and organisational support for YMCA Dialogue. This role will sit alongside colleagues from West Sussex County Council and Sussex Partnership Foundation Trust in the Single Point of Access (SPoA) for emotional wellbeing and mental health services for children and young people across West Sussex.

ABOUT YOU: We know that there are great candidates who will not fit everything described, or who have important skills we have not mentioned. If that is you, please do not hesitate to apply and tell us about yourself.

You will already have solid experience of administrative duties and operating administrative systems. You will be able to deal positively and professionally with the general public, clients, and other professionals. You will also have a good working knowledge and understanding of relevant IT packages, such as Microsoft Office Suite, as well as experience using clinical/health systems such as Care Notes and System One.

PLEASE NOTE: In applying for this role, you give your consent for the West Sussex Single Point of Access (SPoA) recruiting managers to have sight of your application and CV for shortlisting purposes. These details will be shared by secure email transfer following the closing date and in line with Data protection and GDPR. 

37 hours per week / Permanent / Hybrid (three days onsite and two from home) Monday-Thursday, 9am-5pm, Friday 9am-4.30pm.

Our mission is to help children and young people have a fair chance to be who they want to be. We do this by providing a safe home, increasing life skills and self-confidence, and improving emotional wellbeing and mental health.

YMCA DownsLink Group has been delivering counselling and therapeutic services to children, young people and families through our YMCA Dialogue Service in community and school settings for over 25 years.

We are looking for an experienced Service Manager to join our innovative and skilled counselling service to lead operational plans in line with organisation strategy and local strategic priorities, designing and developing a range of evidence-based therapeutic interventions to meet the needs of children and young people aged 11 to 18 years. You will manage and review performance against contract KPI’s and support the engagement of service users in co-production and participatory activities.

In delivering the role, you will work closely with the Clinical Lead, Team Managers and Head of Service, you will manage the continuing growth and development of our community-based children and young people’s counselling and wellbeing services in West Sussex. You will hold operational responsibility for the West Sussex Single Point of Access (SPOA) partnership, working alongside SPFT and the Youth Emotional Support service management and delivery teams to provide an effective referral pathway to support services for children and young people in West Sussex.

In addition, you will manage the development and operational delivery of services, providing line management support to the team, and be accountable for the financial performance of the service through the setting, administering and review of budgets. You will work closely with senior colleagues to assess business opportunities, tendering for and maintaining contracts.

ABOUT YOU: We know that there are great candidates who will not fit everything described, or who have important skills we have not mentioned. If that is you, please do not hesitate to apply and tell us about yourself.

You will already have experience of working in a managerial or Lead capacity in Counselling and Mental Health Services for Children and Young People. You will have working knowledge of Trauma Informed Care and Psychologically Informed Environments and be able to hold a supervisory caseload, providing consultation to peers, colleagues, stakeholders and external agencies. You will have good communication and facilitation skills and the ability to successfully manage challenging and changing priorities whilst remaining calm and solution focused. You will already have substantial knowledge of and experience in Safeguarding and the assessment of risk for both clients and services and be able to work closely with internal and external partners to review and implement policy and procedural change.

In addition, you will have experience in the implementation of clinical structures, clinical governance, supervision processes and clinical eligibility/thresholds.

22.5 hours per week / £49,015 per annum, pro rata / Permanent / Hybrid (two days onsite and one from home) Monday and Thursday, 9am-5pm, Friday 9am-4.30pm.

Our mission is to help children and young people have a fair chance to be who they want to be. We do this by providing a safe home, increasing life skills and self-confidence, and improving emotional wellbeing and mental health.

YMCA DownsLink Group has been delivering counselling and therapeutic services to children, young people and families through our YMCA Dialogue Service in community and school settings for over 25 years.

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced practitioner to join us to develop and implement service wide standards and frameworks, to maintain and strengthen our demonstrable clinical excellence. We are looking for a Clinical Lead to join our experienced and supportive counselling team to coordinate and deliver an innovative and clinically excellent mental health and wellbeing service. You will provide dynamic leadership; motivating and inspiring clinical practitioners in our Dialogue service to ensure the highest quality counselling service is delivered to children and young people.

In delivering the role, you will work closely with the Service Manager and Head of Service, to provide and oversee operational clinical governance including responsibility for Reflective Practice and Clinical Supervision across the service, holding a caseload and providing clear direction and support for our stakeholders. and enhancing our offer to Young People, their carers and families.

ABOUT YOU: We know that there are great candidates who will not fit everything described, or who have important skills we have not mentioned. If that is you, please do not hesitate to apply and tell us about yourself.

You will have been trained to a Post graduate level, with further experience and/or training in a recognised psychological therapy with professional accreditation (see attached job profile for further details). You will already have experience of working in Counselling and Mental Health Services for Children and Young People, or similar services, as well as managing and/or supervising a team, along with working knowledge of Trauma Informed Care and Psychologically Informed Environments and be able to hold a clinical and supervisory caseload. You will have good communication and facilitation skills and the ability to successfully manage challenging and changing priorities whilst remaining calm and solution focused. In addition, you will have experience of overseeing safeguarding procedures for young people or adults at risk and be an accredited member of a recognised Counselling and or Psychotherapy regulatory body.