Service Manager – Children & Young People (Mat cover)

Ready to tackle Children and Young Peoples Mental health? Join us as a Service Manager for our Youth in Mind lead provider collaborative.

• Do you want to make a positive difference to the mental health and wellbeing to Children and Young People across Bradford District and Craven?
• Are you able to implement change and transform systems?
• Are you passionate about building and maintaining relationships?
• Do you have experience of working with a range of stakeholders?

If yes we would love to hear from you.

At BDC Mind, we are seeking a dynamic individual to join our Youth in Mind team as a Service Manager, to play a vital role in driving the operational delivery of our Youth in Mind projects. This position is integral to the expansion of our programme, enabling us to meet our commitment of improving Children and Young people services. The ideal candidate will bring a wealth of experience in engagement, relationships and an ability to lead through change. This role will require working closely with the Senior Service Manager.

The role will appeal to those who have:

• A person-centred approach to working with Children and Young People 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A passion to manage projects from start to implementation
• Energy and resilience to lead and enable change
• A commitment to excellence
• Ability to take initiative and be proactive in solutions
• Confidence in developing new relationships
• Ability to read, interpret and present data
• Passion for multi-agency working

Important information  

Salary:                                Grade £28,753 – £36,806 per annum

Contract:                         12 Month Maternity Cover

Hours:                             37 hours

Probation:                   6 months 

Closing Date:                 10am Monday 13 Jan 2025

Interview Date:            Wednesday 29 Jan 2025

What we offer

• Clinical supervision
• Staff engagement forum
• Casual dress
• Hybrid working available for some roles
• Supportive management team who are committed to enhancing staff wellbeing
• Opportunities for progression and development
• Employee assistance programme, including payment towards healthcare expenses, access to GP appointments
• Eligibility for Blue Light Card
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Holiday allowance 25 days plus Bank Holidays (pro rata) increasing to 28 days plus Bank
• Holidays with service
• A 4% contributory pension scheme which you will be auto enrolled into (subject to the conditions of the scheme)

It is our policy to make reasonable adjustments to enable those with disabilities to undertake the above.

In the first instance any enquiries to be emailed to [email protected]

Making an application  

• Please send an up to date CV along with a covering letter outlining your experience and knowledge linking this to the Job Description and Person Specification to [email protected]
• Please ensure to write the role you are applying for, in the subject line of your email.
• Please note it is not possible for us to give feedback to non-shortlisted applicants 
• BDC Mind is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and all successful applicants will be asked to apply (through BDC Mind) for an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and a right to work in the UK check.

Download Equal Opportunities Form Job Description & Person Specification