Senior Manager – Somerset Domestic Abuse Services in Yeovil

Job description

*Essential Requirements*The appointed Manager - domestic Abuse Services will:* Hold a recognised national qualification for working with people experiencing domestic abuse, sexual violence or stalking.* Have experience of multi agency and partnership working and managing complex service functions* Have substantial experience of managing people and working effectively with other* Be a clear communicator, able to write and deliver excellent presentations and training*The Role*The Manager - domestic Abuse Services works with the Assistant Director and partners to manage and oversee the delivery of pan county domestic abuse support.This includes the work of other Lot Providers and YOU commissioned and grant funded work.You will foster a one-team approach, and effectively lead and coach your team to deliver excellence.You will work with partners to embed MARAC, taking a lead role where required and ensuring all teams can access the case management system and are trained to do so.You will be innovative in seeking grants, working with the Asst Director to build our presence in Somerset, and with your colleagues in Dorset, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.You will take be part of the team responsible for implementing policies, procedures and guidance to meet, and exceed, accreditation standards, ensuring your team work within those standards, including Helpline, Leading Lights, Respect and Stalking.*About You*You will have extensive experience of managing a front line team, working within a trauma informed frame work and understand how trauma can affect a person.You will be empathic and support, coach and manage your team to deliver excellence, fostering a whole team approach.You will have a collaborative approach, including your managers in decision making, and understanding that a joined up approach leads to excellent outcomes. This includes other Lot providers, who work alongside YOU in this contract.You will value the views and opinions of the people we work with, helping to develop the authentic voice strategy and ensuring the voice of survivors influences all we do.As a skilled communicator you will be an excellent trainer and confident to take a lead role at meetings and update commissioners and other partners on the work we do.You will be able to challenge others effectively, seeking solutions to issues, working creatively with partners to deliver excellence as standard for people living with domestic abuse.*Benefits** If you choose to begin a career with our organisation, you are guaranteed:* Competitive rates of pay and paid travel time, including a higher mileage rate for car sharing.* Enhanced annual leave entitlements, with the opportunity to buy and sell holiday.* Matched pension scheme contributions, plus Death in Service Benefit and salary sacrifice options.* Enhanced payments for On Call.* Enhanced sick pay allowances and paid compassionate and emergency dependent leave.* Excellent and professionally certified training, as well as access to fully-funded apprenticeship programmes.* Real opportunities to develop in your profession.* Free health and wellbeing advice via a 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme.* Everything you need to carry out your role free of charge, which may include a mobile phone, safety equipment and other necessary technology, a uniform where applicable, and of course a nice cup of tea or coffee throughout your day!* Access to discounts across lots of your favourite stores and online shopping sites, as well as discounted bus travel on the First bus network.* A company that is committed to its employees, valuing their knowledge, creativity and flexibility.* The chance to work with amazing people.*How To Apply*If you think you have the skills to provide this service, we can’t wait to hear from you so please apply today. We will then contact you directly to discuss the role and ask you a few key questions to make sure that this is the right position for you.If you are successful during this initial screening, you will be invited to an assessment and interview, the date of which will be agreed at this point.Please note; we will select the first suitable applicants for interview and assessment, so don’t delay, apply today!Interviews will be held on 20th February 2024.Job Types: Full-time, PermanentSalary: £40,348.00 per yearBenefits:* Company pension* Sick payApplication question(s):* Do you have experience of effective multi agency and partnership working?* Do you have the ability to prepare and run reports from a case management system?Experience:* managing a front line team: 2 years (required)* DVA Team Management: 1 year (required)Licence/Certification:* Driving Licence (required)* DVA, Sexual Violence or Stalking qualification (required)Work authorisation:* United Kingdom (required)Work Location: In person

Extra information

Status

Closed

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Yeovil

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Profession type

Management

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English