Life Skills Team Leader

Life Skills Team Leader
Nottingham
Supported Housing
Full time,  Permanent
£32,000
37.5 hours

We are looking to recruit a new Life Skills Team Leader for our Supported Housing service in Nottinghamshire. You will be part of leading an exciting new team to develop the service we will be offering to our young people.

Supporting young people across Mansfield, Ashfield and Nottingham City, this is an amazing role where you will lead and develop a comprehensive life skills programme that equips Looked After Children, Care Leavers and other young adults with the social, emotional and practical skills needed for independent living.

This role will involve forging strategic partnerships with local colleges, businesses, and service providers to enhance our programme and ensure that it is fully responsive to the diverse needs of the young people we serve.

You will have the unique perspective of working with both young people and staff, giving you valuable insight to the needs, requirements but also the successes and achievements the young people are making every day.

You will seek to improve the lives of the young people by working with them to understand what support they need to engage in education or employment, become more independent and gain skills that will last a lifetime.

You will be motivated by your desire to make a positive impact on young people and you will passionately share our belief that everyone should have a fair chance to discover who they are who they can become.

On a day to basis, you will

Lead a team of Life Skills Youth Coaches, to deliver tailored life skills modules covering essential areas such as budgeting, cooking, cleaning and digital literacy.
Monitor and evaluate the performance of residents using software tools, identifying areas for improving and promoting engagement.  
Maintain a nurturing and trauma-informed environment that fosters personal growth and resilience among young people.
You will also use your own personal drive and personality to build relationships with external partners and stakeholders to leverage services which may be of use to our residents, but also to explore community initiatives our residents can get involved with too.

About You
From a background in programme development and delivery, particularly within youth services or community support, you will be able to bring knowledge and understanding of trauma-informed care and psychologically informed environments.  You will also have experience of delivering and designing life skills programmes tailored to vulnerable, young people.

Drawing on this experience, you will be able to engage, inspire and motivate young people towards those vital life skills and have the techniques and ideas from your previous experience to use a wide range of different approaches to maximise engagement in a fun, age-appropriate way.

You will be a brilliant communicator; whether dealing with your staff or our residents.  You will be confident in 1-2-1 communication and in group settings, able to represent your service area at team and wider organisation meetings.   You will also be an experience Team Manager, comfortable to recruit, train, develop and coach a team of Like Skills Coaches to deliver your programme.

Your knowledge of social housing, homelessness, safeguarding, the benefits system and available resources will ensure your ability to make an impactful and meaningful contribution to our work and ultimately, support the young people on their journey.

It is desirable that you have a full driving licence (as travel between our sites is required) but these can be accessed by public transport across Nottingham.

What We Value 
We’re driven by our core values and we look for these in every member of our team: 

We Seek Out –We’realways looking for ways to do better.
We Welcome – We include, respect, and support everyone.
We Inspire – We believe in every person’s potential.
We Speak Out – We advocate for what’s right.
We Serve Others – We act with compassion and purpose.
These values are more than just words—they shape how we work, lead, and serve. 

Our North Star – What Guides Us 
Everything we do is inspired by our ambition that every child and young person we support: 

Builds the relationships that help them discover who they are
Develops the skills and confidence to shape their own life
Learns how to connect with and contribute to the world around them
Your leadership will play a vital role in achieving this mission. 

Our Benefits 
We value your commitment and relentless dedication and have crafted a package of health & well-being benefits.  

Here’s some of what you can expect: 

23 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), increasing to 28 days with 5 years’ service
Wellbeing package (after passing probation): 24/7 GP access, health/dental cashback, Employment Assistance Programme
Funded training, qualifications & career progression across YMCA services
Quarterly Campfires – celebrating our impact across the organisation
Discounted YMCA childcare & holiday clubs
£500 refer-a-friend bonus
Blue Light Card eligibility + 10% discount at YMCA Café and Malt Cross
Diversity & Safer Recruitment 
YMCA Robin Hood Group is committed to equal opportunities, promoting diversity, and creating an inclusive culture where all staff can thrive. 

Should you require any adjustments to support your full participation in our recruitment process, we would encourage you to share your needs with us so we can support you with your requirements.  Please contact the Recruitment team in the first instance. 

We follow rigorous safer recruitment processes to ensure the protection of children, young people, and adults at risk. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, reference checks, and thorough vetting as part of our commitment to safeguarding. 

Ready to Apply? 
If you are ready to use your wealth of experience gained from years as a Registered Manager with our teams, share our values, and have the relevant experience to match, we want to hear from you. 

Apply now and be part of something bigger. Help us shape not just better services, but brighter futures for children. 

What Happens Next? 
We reserve the right to close the position earlier than advertised if required. 

Due to the large number of applications we receive, we will be unable to provide specific feedback on why you may not have been shortlisted. 

For an informal conversation before applying, please reach out to our recruitment team who would be delighted to help. 

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