No Wrong Door Portfolio Lead (Risk Management)
Welcome to Our Place
Are you passionate about working with young people?
Do you bring creativity, flexibility, and a commitment to delivering high-quality support?
Are you a strong advocate who ensures young people always have someone in their corner?
If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our leadership team as a Portfolio Lead Risk Management.
About the Role
As Portfolio Lead for Risk Management, you will take a strategic and operational lead in identifying, managing, and reducing risk for young people within the service. You will work across both the residential setting and our edge‑of‑care outreach provision.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Ensuring risk management plans are robust, consistently implemented, and regularly reviewed
- Delivering direct interventions to support young people in reducing risk
- Providing guidance, advice, and support to colleagues managing risk within their practice
- Completing residential shifts within our short- to medium-term home
- Managing a small caseload of young people on the edge of care or those being supported to return home (rehabilitation)
- Supervising and supporting a small number of Keyworkers to ensure high-quality practice and outcomes for young people.
About Our Place
Our Place is a creative, flexible service supporting some of the most vulnerable young people and their families. Originally developed by North Yorkshire County Council as the No Wrong Door model, it was renamed Our Place by the young people we support.
We work with young people aged 9+ who are in care, on the edge of care, or at risk of entering care, with the aim of achieving permanence within a family setting.
Our approach is relational and restorative, ensuring we listen to young people, understand their experiences, and support them at their pace to thrive and reach their full potential.
Our Service Includes
- A residential provision (rated Good by Ofsted February 2025)
- Responsive and flexible outreach support
- Bespoke care packages tailored to individual needs
Our Team
The service is delivered by a multi-disciplinary team led by a Practice Manager (Registered Manager), supported by:
- 2 Deputy Managers
- 6 Portfolio Leads
- 8.5 Keyworkers
Our team is strengthened by embedded specialists, including:
- Clinical Psychologist (Life Coach)
- Speech and Language Therapist (Communication Worker)
- Foster carers and supported lodgings providers
- Data Analyst and Business Support
Additional Information
- The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All staff are expected to share this commitment.
- A Casual User Car Allowance is payable.
- This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, including a barred list check (child workforce).
- The role includes sleep‑ins, weekends, and bank holiday working.
- You must be able to undertake a Team Teach physical restraint (training will be provided).
- Minimum of a level 3 qualification needed
Further Information
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact:
- Courtney Smith courtney.smith@rochdale.gov.uk
- Kyle Sykes kyle.sykes@rochdale.gov.uk
- Gaynor Ashcroft gaynor.ashcroft@rochdale.gov.uk
Supporting Documents
Policy on Recruitment of Ex-Offenders
Job description and Person Specification
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Portfolio Lead Worker employer: Rochdale Council
Rochdale's Brokerage Team is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and dynamic work environment where you can truly make a difference in the lives of adults requiring care and support. With a competitive salary, generous leave entitlement, and a strong commitment to professional development, you'll find ample opportunities for growth while enjoying a flexible work-life balance in the vibrant Number One Riverside location. Join us to be part of a motivated team dedicated to delivering high-quality Adult Social Care services in Rochdale.
