Overview
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Julian House is a charity dedicated to helping vulnerable people. We run projects to help people out of homelessness, into employment, away from domestic abuse, and more.
Role details
Job Role: Team Leader – Domestic Abuse (DVA)
Salary: £27,810 per year
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract type: Permanent
Location: Bath & Northeast Somerset
Additional Information
* Valid driver\'s license and access to a car for business purposes
* Participation in an on-call out of hours rota
About The Role
Are you ready to take the next step in your leadership journey and make a real impact in the lives of others? We’re looking for a dynamic and compassionate Team Leader to help shape and support our Domestic Abuse service across the Bath and North East Somerset region.
In this pivotal role, you’ll be a visible and active presence across our teams, clients, and partner organisations—ensuring the smooth and effective running of the service. You’ll empower staff to deliver high-quality, person-centred support that enables clients to reach their full potential, while also fostering a supportive environment through regular supervision and meaningful conversations.
Working closely with the Service Manager, you’ll play a key role in driving service improvements, embedding best practices across local projects, and helping us meet our key performance indicators (KPIs).
Responsibilities
* Supportive Line Management: Deliver regular supervisions and check-ins to ensure team members feel supported, motivated, and equipped to deliver high-quality services.
* Delivering Person-Centred Support: Manage a caseload of clients, offering tailored, trauma-informed and strengths-based support that empowers individuals.
* Driving Multi-Agency Collaboration: Work effectively with external partners to maximise opportunities and outcomes for clients through joined-up, holistic support.
* Safeguarding and Incident Management: Respond to local incidents and safeguarding concerns, ensuring appropriate action is taken, clearly communicated, followed up, and accurately recorded.
Since job descriptions cannot be exhaustive, the post holder may be required to undertake other duties, which are broadly in line with the above key responsibilities.
Qualifications / Requirements
* A valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle – business insurance will be required for roles involving travel for work
* Experience and understanding of working with vulnerable individuals and/or socially excluded people
Benefits
* Access to Rewards Platform including an Employee Assistance Programme and Health Cash Plan
* Career development opportunities and free monthly training sessions
* 27 days annual leave, increasing with years of service (pro-rata for part-time)
* Discounts at Julian House charity shops and bike workshops
* Blue Light Card eligibility for discounts
* Competitive pension scheme
* Supportive culture with regular supervision
* 6 weekly Reflective Practice sessions with external facilitators
Our Ethos
As an Equal Opportunities employer, we have an Equality and Diversity Action plan and Inclusion & Diversity champions. We invite applications from all backgrounds and cultures, especially minority groups underrepresented in the workplace. We welcome applications from those with lived experience. We are a Disability Confident and Mindful employer and an Armed Forces Covenant Supporter.
If you have any special access requirements or other support needs throughout the application process, please contact us.
DBS Checks
All applicants working with clients will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. A criminal conviction does not necessarily prevent employment; the decision depends on the offence and its relevance to the role. If you want to discuss convictions, contact the person named in the advert. Information will be handled under our Data Protection Policy.
Get in touch
If you have questions about the Team Leader role, please email recruitment@julianhouse.org.uk. We reserve the right to close vacancies when a suitable candidate is found. Apply soon to avoid missing out.
Note: We reserve the right to close vacancies once a suitable candidate is found.
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