I am recruiting a CARING and PASSIONATE Interim Refuge Manager on behalf of a fantastic service, you will oversee the provision of two services in Merthyr Tydfil and Bridgend
I am keen to speak with candidates who are dynamic, inquisitive, have a passion for rights, diversity and inclusion and want to fight alongside those who may not have a voice.
This is a great opportunity to manage team members and lead the day-to-day running Refuge Service, providing specialist trauma-informed and person-led support to people affected by Violence Against Women, Domestic Abuse and/or Sexual Violence (VAWDASV)
This position is open to women only under the Equality Act 2010 pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1. It is also subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
Salary: £28,116
Hours: 35 Hours per week (Monday to Friday)
Contract: 6 months (Potential to extend long term)
Shifts: Monday to Friday
Location: Merthyr Tydfil and Bridgend Benefits of the Interim Refuge Manager:
Generous Annual Leave Package Totalling 33 Days (Inclusive of Bank Holidays)
Pension
Life Assurance
Employee Assistance Program - That Supports Your Health and Well-being at Home and at Work
Flexi Working
Paid Company Sick Pay & Emergency DependentAs an Interim Refuge Manager, you will be responsible for the following:
Work closely with the senior management team to contribute to achieving the ambition and operational objectives of team members by demonstrating and positively role-modelling the organisation's values and culture
Collaborate with team members to plan and deliver high-quality, specialist, trauma-informed, person-led support services
Ensure team members place individuals supported through the service at the centre of designing their support and have a range of ways to give feedback about their experience
Manage safeguarding for your service area
Provide support team with case management and direction
Manage team preparation and attendance at the Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conference (MARAC) and other similar meetings
Collaborator in monitoring the team's compliance with external quality standards
Oversee regular audits and compliance
Empowering individuals to have informed choices and design and achieve meaningful and impactful outcomes,
Provide support, signpost, and refer adults and children to the internal and external services they wish to engage with
Requirements of the Interim Refuge Manager:
Hold a SafeLives IDVA training certificate or a relevant degree, or demonstrable equivalent experience or a vocational qualification.
Previous experience in a similar role
A driving licence and access to your own vehicle are essential
Have an understanding of domestic violence and abuse, including the impact on victims and their children
Understand child protection issues and how to effectively safeguard
Experience in engaging with external agencies
Strong crisis management skills
Excellent IT and communication skills
Ability to provide practical and emotional support
Ability to manage own workload
Ability to work alone and as part of a team
Have a Live DBS on the update service
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