Are you an experienced Service Manager with knowledge of domestic violence support?
Have you managed an coordinated a third / charity sector project?
We are searching for a Refuge Manager (also known as a Project Manager) for 2 refuge services based in Merthyr Tydfil and Bridgend.
PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS AN INTERIM ROLE TO COVER FOR A MINIMUM OF 3 MONTHS - POSSIBLY LONGER
What are the basics?
- Salary of £28,116 (£15.75 per hour)
- 3 month temporary contract (may go on for longer).
- Work for an amazing charity that supports women and children.
- Make a real difference to victims and survivors of domestic violence and abuse.
- Working hours are 9.30am to 5pm (these are the core hours).
- Extra payments for on-call and out of hours work.
- On-call is usually 1 in every 8 or 10 weeks (subject to change).
- 25 days annual leave entitlement + 8 bank holidays.
- Possible opportunities for on-going and permanent employment.
What will you do?
- Oversee the service delivery of refuge accommodation in Bridgend and Merthyr Tydfil for women and children fleeing domestic abuse.
- Direct line management of Support Workers and Support Assistants.
- Attend internal and external partnership / safety meetings (MAPPA, MARAC etc.).
- Work with other charities, services and partners.
- Monitor service performance and outcomes.
- Create reports and communicate information to senior management.
- Deal with crisis situations and safeguarding issues.
- Assist with the on-call rota and cover shifts during sickness / absence.
- Attend out-of-ours during emergency situations.
What do we need?
- Someone with experience of managing a service in the housing / domestic violence sector.
- The ability to effectively manage difficult situations.
- Excellent knowledge of VAWDASV.
- An understanding of the effects of domestic abuse on women, children and families.
- Good knowledge of housing service management.
- Caring, compassionate, calm and non-judgemental.
- Committed to making a real difference to peoples lives.
- Knowledge of trauma informed practice, ACEs and PIE.
- YOU MUST BE A DRIVER WITH ACCESS TO A VEHICLE
- WE NEED SOMEONE WITH A LIVE DBS ON THE UPDATE SERVICE (children and adult workforce - enhanced)
If you believe you have the skills, knowledge, experience and drive to take on this role...contact Keeran @ Moxie People for an informal chat.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Location: Merthyr Tydfil and Bridgend
Type: Temporary (3 months minimum)
Job Title: Refuge Services Manager
