Job Description

Do you value the principles of restorative practice?

Are you passionate about providing the best possible service for children, young people, families and communities at every opportunity?

Can you think creatively about services and identify opportunities for improvement or impact?

Are you able to inspire a team to deliver effective and efficient person-led support?

We are a leading charity in the UK offering Family Group Conferences in the South. We are at an exciting point in our history where we are exploring and actively building new and innovative ways to work alongside families and the community. If you are keen to get creative and explore new opportunities alongside managing and leading an excellent core service, we would love to hear from you. 

The ideal candidate will be a skilled strategic thinker able to inspire and lead a remote team to deliver high-quality support services.

They will also be able to design, launch and embed creative, innovative services that embody the principles of restorative, solution-focused and person-led support.

Successful candidates will be positive communicators who enjoy building and nurturing relationships internally and externally.  

As a pivotal brand ambassador our next Director of Services will demonstrate and promote our values, and strive towards delivering our mission and vision in all that they do.

Experience in delivering Family Group Conferences is desirable but is not essential for this role. We are looking for senior operational leaders with experience in and passion for restorative practices.

The role offers flexible, hybrid working with a requirement to be in our Eastleigh, Hampshire office two days a week (Tuesday is an essential day). A successful candidate would need to actively work in person with commissioners, external partners, and our teams throughout our programme areas on a regular basis, depending on service needs.

Willingness to travel to other areas, depending on service need and growth is also needed.

DETAILS

Salary: £42,000 - £50,000 per annum, depending on experience

Location: Hybrid with two days a week in our Eastleigh, Hampshire Head Office – requirement for Tuesday in the office

Working pattern: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, flexible

We are committed to safeguarding and all posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, two satisfactory references and proof of right to work in the UK

SAFEGUARDING

Daybreak is firmly committed to the belief that all children, young people and vulnerable adults have a fundamental right to be protected from harm, and fully recognises its responsibility for safeguarding and child protection.

Safeguarding determines the actions that we take to keep people safe and protect them from harm in all aspects of their engagement with Daybreak. The safety and protection of all beneficiaries that Daybreak supports is paramount and has priority over all other interests.

As part of our Safer Recruitment Policy, DBS checks will be required prior to commencing work with Daybreak. This policy is available on our website.

APPLICATIONS

To apply, please download and complete our application form. Whilst we also will accept a CV and Covering Letter, note that anyone invited to an interview will be required to complete a full application form prior to the interview as per our safer recruitment policy.

Please ensure that you have read the full recruitment pack on our website, prior to applying.

Should you like an informal chat with our CEO, please request via head office.

If you need any help with your application or have any questions, please contact us via email or phone

CLOSING DATE: SUNDAY 11TH AUGUST 2024 | INTERVIEWS: WEDNESDAY 14TH & FRIDAY 16TH AUGUST