Community Wellbeing Team Manager
- Annual Salary: £33,280 - £37,440
- Location: Tadworth, Surrey
- Job Type: Full-time
We are looking for a Community Wellbeing Team Manager to lead, coordinate, manage, and expand our Community Wellbeing Team services for children and families. This role is crucial for ensuring the smooth running of these services and overseeing the delivery of services from the Phoenix Youth Centre.
Day-to-day of the role:
- Develop and oversee the expansion of service provision to meet contract requirements with Surrey Wellbeing Partnership.
- Work with the EWMH Manager to develop and implement a business plan across community services.
- Manage a team of practitioners and an office administrator, including appraisals, setting objectives, and development and training.
- Act as the first point of operational contact for the Community Wellbeing Team, supporting practitioners with risk management and reporting.
- Collaborate with partners across the Surrey Wellbeing Partnership and Mindworks Alliance to respond to local needs, take referrals, and share good practice.
- Promote and publicise the Community Wellbeing Team and EWMH services.
- Manage referrals into the Community Wellbeing Team and ensure accurate data recording.
- Jointly oversee the Phoenix Youth Centre to support the delivery of services.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- A professional level 5 or 6 qualification in youth work, social work, education, therapeutic services, or management.
- IT literate with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages.
- Knowledge and understanding of key employment and data protection legislation.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience in emotional wellbeing and mental health services.
- Minimum of two years' experience working with children, young people, and families.
- Experience in managing people, including appraisals and setting objectives.
- Experience in partnership work in the Voluntary and Community Sector, and with educational establishments.
Benefits:
- Five weeks of annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service.
- Free use of the YMCA East Surrey fitness centre and half-price childcare for dependents.
- Free parking at YMCA East Surrey sites.
- Bike to Work Scheme.
- YMCA East Surrey pension scheme.
To apply for the Community Wellbeing Team Manager position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and commitment to the values, aims, and mission of YMCA East Surrey.