Job Description
Qualified Social Worker, Adult Team Manager, Independent Domestic Violence Advisory ServicePay rate to £40 per hour Contract roleVitalis are recruiting for an experienced Adult Social Worker to work as a Team manager in an Independent Domestic Violence Advisory Service in Manchester City Council. The role holder has lead responsibility for the operational management of the Independent Domestic Violence Advisory Service (IDVA) and the coordination of the adult social care response and representation within Multi agency Risk Assessment Conferences (MARAC); across the city of Manchester.The role holder will facilitate effective team and integrated working by promoting a positive and inclusive culture in the team. Identifying team and service goals and maximising staff and team potential to the achieve those goals. The role holder will contribute to the development of the adult social care response to domestic violence and abuse which will include - · the development of robust policies and procedures concerning Domestic Abuse and Adult safeguarding,· the identification of emerging themes of harm within the communities of Manchester· Identify, promote and implement best practice models of intervention.The role holder will work closely with voluntary sector services, primarily those supporting citizens experiencing or at risk of Domestic Abuse.The role holder will work alongside the Adult Safeguarding Practice Lead, to participate and coordinate representation within Multi agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) for high risk survivors and high-risk perpetrators of domestic violence.The role holder will ensure that the MARAC and MAPPA response is appropriate to meet the statutory duties as referenced within legislation including The Care Act 2014, The Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Domestic abuse Act 2021 to promoting positive outcomes for the citizens of Manchester.The role holder will support colleagues within Manchester City Council Adult Social Care and partners across Manchester Safeguarding Partnership with professional consultation, support, and guidance in circumstances where domestic violence and abuse is suspected or evident.The role holder will support Domestic Homicide Reviews and the dissemination of learning from Domestic Homicide Reviews across Adult Social Care and Manchester Safeguarding Partnership.The role holder will be required to support the roles and functions of the Safeguarding Service as required by the Service Manager for Adult safeguarding and Head of Service for Adult Safeguarding. Don’t forget, if this role isn’t the perfect fit, we’re confident we can find one that is. We recruit across a wide range of public sector specialisms, including:Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)
* Best Interest Assessor (BIA)
* Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
* Looked After Children (LAC)
* Children’s Social Work
* Adult Social Work
* Service Manager
* Head of Service
* Team Manager
* Assistant Team Manager
* A wide range of housing roles
* Careers in SEND in local authorities
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