Social Work Team Manager - Domestic Abuse Service

JOB-20241107-791d94d2

Job Title: Social Work Team Manager - Domestic Abuse Service
Specialism: Domestic Abuse
Location: London, UK
Salary: £61,461.00 - £68,181.00 annually
Type: Full-time or Part-time

We are on the hunt for an innovative and skilled Social Work Team Manager - Domestic Abuse Service to join our dedicated Domestic Abuse team. You will be based in a dynamic and supportive borough in London, where you will lead our committed team in addressing domestic abuse issues. This is an exciting opportunity for a forward-thinking professional to make a genuine difference in our community, working towards safer futures for those affected by domestic abuse. Our organisation values collaboration, impact, and growth, creating an enriching environment where your efforts will be recognised and appreciated.

Perks and benefits:

• Work flexibility: Choose between full-time or part-time working to suit your lifestyle.

• Professional growth: Access continuous development opportunities to advance your skills and career.

• Health benefits: Benefit from a comprehensive health package for added peace of mind.

• Generous annual leave: Take time to recharge with ample holiday entitlement.

• Vibrant work environment: Join a passionate team committed to making a meaningful social impact.

What you will do:

• Provide leadership and operational management for our domestic abuse service, ensuring safe and effective delivery.

• Oversee and support a team of practitioners, including IDVAs and Intervention Workers, ensuring high-quality risk assessments, safety planning, and interventions.

• Manage high-risk cases by coordinating referrals to Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conferences (MARAC) and ensuring a cohesive safeguarding approach.

• Ensure full compliance with relevant legislation and frameworks, particularly safeguarding duties, the Domestic Abuse Act 2021, and victim support standards.

Qualifications:

• Degree or equivalent professional qualification in social work, criminology, or a related field (desirable)

• IDVA accreditation or equivalent (desirable)

• Evidence of continued professional development (essential)

Registration and Compliance:

• Strong knowledge of the Domestic Abuse Act 2021, safeguarding adults and children frameworks, and MARAC processes

• Enhanced DBS clearance required

Key Skills:

• Demonstrated leadership and team management capability

• Advanced understanding of domestic abuse, risk assessment, and safety planning

• Ability to manage complex and high-risk cases effectively

• Strong partnership working and stakeholder engagement skills

• Excellent analytical, reporting, and performance management abilities

Experience:

• Significant experience within domestic abuse or safeguarding services

• Proven track record of managing or supervising frontline practitioners

• Experience working with high-risk victims/survivors and coordinating multi-agency processes such as MARAC

• Background in service development and delivering outcomes within a local authority or similar setting

Join us in a vibrant borough alive with energy and rich cultural diversity, where our commitment to fostering a safe and supportive community thrives. Become part of a team where your impact matters, and every day offers a chance to make a meaningful difference in people's lives.

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Apply now to join the Domestic Abuse Service team in London and take the next step in your career with Sanctuary Personnel.