Service Manager Community Services Please note, this is an on-site role only. Due to the nature of our Refuges and Outreach services, it is essential that our teams are present and accessible, enabling us to provide safe, responsive and high-quality support to those who need us most. About Safenet Safenet delivers domestic abuse services across the North West, including refuges for women and children, safe houses for men, and community-based support. We provide trauma-informed, survivor-led services and work with partners to help people stay safe and rebuild their lives. About the Role As Service Manager Community Services, you will lead the operational delivery of community-based domestic abuse services, including IDVA, triage and outreach support for adults, children and young people. Working closely with the Area Operational Lead and as part of the Senior Leadership Team, you will provide strong, values-led leadership to frontline teams, drive service performance, and ensure delivery is safe, responsive, trauma-informed and survivor-led. You will also play a key role in strengthening partnerships, supporting service development and ensuring services remain compliant, effective and sustainable. Women only occupational requirement : This post is open to women only under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010. Due to the nature of the role and the needs of the survivors we support, Safenet considers being a woman to be a genuine occupational requirement for this position. Key responsibilities Lead the day-to-day operational delivery of community domestic abuse services, ensuring support is safe, timely, trauma-informed and survivor-led. Provide effective leadership, supervision, reflective practice and case management oversight to staff, supporting wellbeing, accountability and professional development. Oversee referrals, allocations and case progression to ensure survivors receive an appropriate, equitable and responsive service, with risk managed effectively. Monitor service quality, performance and outcomes through audits, data, survivor feedback and reporting, and use this insight to drive continuous improvement. Ensure compliance with safeguarding, legal, contractual and organisational requirements, maintaining accurate oversight of governance and risk. Build and maintain strong partnerships with statutory, voluntary and community organisations to strengthen referral pathways and improve outcomes for survivors. Support service planning, workforce coordination and cover arrangements to ensure safe staffing and consistent service delivery across periods of leave and absence. Contribute to strategic development, identifying emerging needs, supporting service growth and helping to shape high-quality, inclusive responses for diverse communities. What you ll need Essential: Experience of managing or leading teams within domestic abuse, social care, housing, community safety or a related support environment. Strong knowledge of domestic abuse, trauma-informed practice, safeguarding for adults and children, and risk management in complex cases. Ability to provide effective supervision, case oversight and reflective support that promotes staff wellbeing, professional curiosity and high-quality practice. Experience of performance monitoring, report writing and using data, feedback and outcomes information to support service improvement. Ability to build positive working relationships with statutory, voluntary and community partners and represent the organisation confidently in multi-agency settings. Excellent communication, organisational and IT skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and maintain accurate records and reporting. Commitment to equality, inclusion and survivor-led practice, with the ability to model Safenet and Calico values in day-to-day leadership. Desirable ILM, CMI or another relevant management qualification, or evidence of continued professional development in leadership. Experience of service development, project delivery, change management or supporting new initiatives within a support service setting. Knowledge of Women s Aid National Quality Standards and relevant legislation and frameworks relating to domestic abuse and safeguarding. Understanding of budget monitoring, contract requirements or income maximisation within a commissioned or grant-funded service. Salary: £ Hours: 37 per week Contract: Permanent Location: Bury Closing date: 19th June 2026 Telephone screening : 25th June 2026 Interview date: 29th June 2026 We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of adults, children and young people. Appointment will be subject to appropriate safer recruitment checks. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to inclusive, anti-discriminatory and anti-racist practice.
May 20, 2026
Full time
Service Manager Community Services Please note, this is an on-site role only. Due to the nature of our Refuges and Outreach services, it is essential that our teams are present and accessible, enabling us to provide safe, responsive and high-quality support to those who need us most. About Safenet Safenet delivers domestic abuse services across the North West, including refuges for women and children, safe houses for men, and community-based support. We provide trauma-informed, survivor-led services and work with partners to help people stay safe and rebuild their lives. About the Role As Service Manager Community Services, you will lead the operational delivery of community-based domestic abuse services, including IDVA, triage and outreach support for adults, children and young people. Working closely with the Area Operational Lead and as part of the Senior Leadership Team, you will provide strong, values-led leadership to frontline teams, drive service performance, and ensure delivery is safe, responsive, trauma-informed and survivor-led. You will also play a key role in strengthening partnerships, supporting service development and ensuring services remain compliant, effective and sustainable. Women only occupational requirement : This post is open to women only under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010. Due to the nature of the role and the needs of the survivors we support, Safenet considers being a woman to be a genuine occupational requirement for this position. Key responsibilities Lead the day-to-day operational delivery of community domestic abuse services, ensuring support is safe, timely, trauma-informed and survivor-led. Provide effective leadership, supervision, reflective practice and case management oversight to staff, supporting wellbeing, accountability and professional development. Oversee referrals, allocations and case progression to ensure survivors receive an appropriate, equitable and responsive service, with risk managed effectively. Monitor service quality, performance and outcomes through audits, data, survivor feedback and reporting, and use this insight to drive continuous improvement. Ensure compliance with safeguarding, legal, contractual and organisational requirements, maintaining accurate oversight of governance and risk. Build and maintain strong partnerships with statutory, voluntary and community organisations to strengthen referral pathways and improve outcomes for survivors. Support service planning, workforce coordination and cover arrangements to ensure safe staffing and consistent service delivery across periods of leave and absence. Contribute to strategic development, identifying emerging needs, supporting service growth and helping to shape high-quality, inclusive responses for diverse communities. What you ll need Essential: Experience of managing or leading teams within domestic abuse, social care, housing, community safety or a related support environment. Strong knowledge of domestic abuse, trauma-informed practice, safeguarding for adults and children, and risk management in complex cases. Ability to provide effective supervision, case oversight and reflective support that promotes staff wellbeing, professional curiosity and high-quality practice. Experience of performance monitoring, report writing and using data, feedback and outcomes information to support service improvement. Ability to build positive working relationships with statutory, voluntary and community partners and represent the organisation confidently in multi-agency settings. Excellent communication, organisational and IT skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and maintain accurate records and reporting. Commitment to equality, inclusion and survivor-led practice, with the ability to model Safenet and Calico values in day-to-day leadership. Desirable ILM, CMI or another relevant management qualification, or evidence of continued professional development in leadership. Experience of service development, project delivery, change management or supporting new initiatives within a support service setting. Knowledge of Women s Aid National Quality Standards and relevant legislation and frameworks relating to domestic abuse and safeguarding. Understanding of budget monitoring, contract requirements or income maximisation within a commissioned or grant-funded service. Salary: £ Hours: 37 per week Contract: Permanent Location: Bury Closing date: 19th June 2026 Telephone screening : 25th June 2026 Interview date: 29th June 2026 We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of adults, children and young people. Appointment will be subject to appropriate safer recruitment checks. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to inclusive, anti-discriminatory and anti-racist practice.
Position: Virtual Communities Manager Hours: Full-time, 35 hours a week Contract: Permanent Location: Office-based in London, N4 with flexibility to work remotely Salary: Starting from £33,044 per annum plus excellent benefits Salary Band and Job Family: Band 2, Charity You'll start at an entry point salary of £33,044 per annum, increasing to £35,109 after 6 months service and satisfactory performance and to £37,174 after a further 6 months. About the Employer This charity makes sure that people living with MS are at the centre of everything they do. And it's this commitment that unites them across the UK. Their strategy is based on what people affected by MS have told them is important to them. It gives the organisation a clear and determined focus. Their work is based on the hopes and aspirations of the MS community. Together they campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information. This organisation's people are their greatest asset and the key to their success. They offer a vibrant, progressive working environment where you'll be able to make a difference. About this job Our client is looking for a passionate and experienced leader to join them as their Virtual Communities Manager. This is a key national role overseeing the delivery, growth and continuous improvement of the virtual community and peer support services for people affected by MS. You'll lead a dedicated team to deliver safe and inclusive online spaces and peer support services that support people to manage life with MS. You'll also play a central role in shaping how these services grow, ensuring they remain community-led and responsive to the needs of the MS community. Closing date for applications: 9:00 on Tuesday 26th May 2026 Interviews for this role will take place 2nd June 2026 for shortlisted candidates. Interested? Please click 'Apply' and follow the job board process. You will receive an email from CHM Recruit containing further information on how to apply for the role. Please note that although you may be asked by the job board to upload a CV, you are not applying at this stage. Equal Opportunities This employer particularly welcomes applications from people with disabilities and or from ethnic minority backgrounds. Disability Confident Employer Our client is a Disability Confident Employer and they are committed to promoting equality and diversity. You will be able to ask for reasonable adjustments as part of both their recruitment and new starter on-boarding processes. If you need any help or adjustments to apply for this role, you will be able to contact the employer to discuss this. You can also ask for the application materials to be sent to you in a different format. Such as for them to be sent to you by email or in a larger word format. More about their employee benefits: This employer has a wide range of employee benefits including (but not limited to): Encouraging work life balance 38 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), pro-rata for part-time More annual leave entitlement, based on length of employment Smart working options (with the opportunity to work remotely and find a smart working pattern that suits both you and them) Flexible working options Caring for you and your family Generous sick pay entitlement More sick pay entitlement, based on length of employment Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave in each calendar year Free access to a GP virtually 24 hours a day/7 days a week allowing you unlimited advice, reassurance and where appropriate diagnosis Enhanced leave for new parents Free access to a confidential 24 hours a day/7 days a week helpline service for both you and your family with a specialist range of support and information Special leave options (such as up to 5 days paid leave for domestic or personal emergencies a year) 10 days paid disability leave a year, pro-rata for part-time 10 days paid carers' leave a year, pro-rata for part-time Cycle to work scheme Death in service scheme New family-friendly benefits, including paid leave: in the event of miscarriage or still birth to support fertility treatments for antenatal appointments for both parents Thinking about your finances Enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme Discounted season ticket loan and interest-free emergency loans Give as you earn to support other charities of your choice before tax New employee portal including lifestyle savings vouchers and personal wellbeing Enriching your life at work Personalised development plans with a wide range of training courses and opportunities to source additional training options with your line manager Yearly internal apprenticeship opportunities New, modern offices that embrace working together both in-person and remotely Various opportunities to influence how this organisation internally operates (including surveys, and focus and committee groups) Active and supportive internal employee networking groups for collaboration and peer support 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering for the charity's activities during normal working hours (such as fundraising events, or campaigning in the local community) 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering with other charities during normal working hours Safeguarding This employer is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses their services and they come into contact with. This is regardless of: Gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, pregnancy, gender reassignment. They recognise their particular responsibility to make sure vulnerable adults and children are protected. They have measures in place to protect everyone they come into contact with from abuse and maltreatment of all kinds. Your right to work in the UK You must have the right to work in the UK to work in paid employment with this organisation. You'll need to share documents showing you're eligible to work in the UK if they offer you employment. You can find the UK visas and permits granting you the right to work in the UK on the UK Government website. They currently don't have a Sponsor Licence agreement with the Home Office and aren't able to support you with your visa applications. No agencies please.
May 20, 2026
Full time
Position: Virtual Communities Manager Hours: Full-time, 35 hours a week Contract: Permanent Location: Office-based in London, N4 with flexibility to work remotely Salary: Starting from £33,044 per annum plus excellent benefits Salary Band and Job Family: Band 2, Charity You'll start at an entry point salary of £33,044 per annum, increasing to £35,109 after 6 months service and satisfactory performance and to £37,174 after a further 6 months. About the Employer This charity makes sure that people living with MS are at the centre of everything they do. And it's this commitment that unites them across the UK. Their strategy is based on what people affected by MS have told them is important to them. It gives the organisation a clear and determined focus. Their work is based on the hopes and aspirations of the MS community. Together they campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information. This organisation's people are their greatest asset and the key to their success. They offer a vibrant, progressive working environment where you'll be able to make a difference. About this job Our client is looking for a passionate and experienced leader to join them as their Virtual Communities Manager. This is a key national role overseeing the delivery, growth and continuous improvement of the virtual community and peer support services for people affected by MS. You'll lead a dedicated team to deliver safe and inclusive online spaces and peer support services that support people to manage life with MS. You'll also play a central role in shaping how these services grow, ensuring they remain community-led and responsive to the needs of the MS community. Closing date for applications: 9:00 on Tuesday 26th May 2026 Interviews for this role will take place 2nd June 2026 for shortlisted candidates. Interested? Please click 'Apply' and follow the job board process. You will receive an email from CHM Recruit containing further information on how to apply for the role. Please note that although you may be asked by the job board to upload a CV, you are not applying at this stage. Equal Opportunities This employer particularly welcomes applications from people with disabilities and or from ethnic minority backgrounds. Disability Confident Employer Our client is a Disability Confident Employer and they are committed to promoting equality and diversity. You will be able to ask for reasonable adjustments as part of both their recruitment and new starter on-boarding processes. If you need any help or adjustments to apply for this role, you will be able to contact the employer to discuss this. You can also ask for the application materials to be sent to you in a different format. Such as for them to be sent to you by email or in a larger word format. More about their employee benefits: This employer has a wide range of employee benefits including (but not limited to): Encouraging work life balance 38 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), pro-rata for part-time More annual leave entitlement, based on length of employment Smart working options (with the opportunity to work remotely and find a smart working pattern that suits both you and them) Flexible working options Caring for you and your family Generous sick pay entitlement More sick pay entitlement, based on length of employment Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave in each calendar year Free access to a GP virtually 24 hours a day/7 days a week allowing you unlimited advice, reassurance and where appropriate diagnosis Enhanced leave for new parents Free access to a confidential 24 hours a day/7 days a week helpline service for both you and your family with a specialist range of support and information Special leave options (such as up to 5 days paid leave for domestic or personal emergencies a year) 10 days paid disability leave a year, pro-rata for part-time 10 days paid carers' leave a year, pro-rata for part-time Cycle to work scheme Death in service scheme New family-friendly benefits, including paid leave: in the event of miscarriage or still birth to support fertility treatments for antenatal appointments for both parents Thinking about your finances Enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme Discounted season ticket loan and interest-free emergency loans Give as you earn to support other charities of your choice before tax New employee portal including lifestyle savings vouchers and personal wellbeing Enriching your life at work Personalised development plans with a wide range of training courses and opportunities to source additional training options with your line manager Yearly internal apprenticeship opportunities New, modern offices that embrace working together both in-person and remotely Various opportunities to influence how this organisation internally operates (including surveys, and focus and committee groups) Active and supportive internal employee networking groups for collaboration and peer support 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering for the charity's activities during normal working hours (such as fundraising events, or campaigning in the local community) 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering with other charities during normal working hours Safeguarding This employer is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses their services and they come into contact with. This is regardless of: Gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, pregnancy, gender reassignment. They recognise their particular responsibility to make sure vulnerable adults and children are protected. They have measures in place to protect everyone they come into contact with from abuse and maltreatment of all kinds. Your right to work in the UK You must have the right to work in the UK to work in paid employment with this organisation. You'll need to share documents showing you're eligible to work in the UK if they offer you employment. You can find the UK visas and permits granting you the right to work in the UK on the UK Government website. They currently don't have a Sponsor Licence agreement with the Home Office and aren't able to support you with your visa applications. No agencies please.
Accommodation-Based Services Manager We are looking for an Accommodation-Based Services Manager to lead and shape an award-winning service supporting women to live free from abuse. This is a rare opportunity to take on a senior leadership role within an award-winning, specialist organisation at the forefront of supporting Black and minoritised women and children affected by domestic abuse, including forced marriage and honour based abuse. Please note that due to the nature of this role, we can only accept female applicants. Position: Accommodation-Based Services Manager Location: West Midlands (Birmingham/Walsall) Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week) Salary: £40,000 Contract: Permanent Closing Date: 25th May 2026 You will not only manage services, you will shape, strengthen and lead high-quality accommodation-based provision, ensuring it is safe, responsive and impactful. This role is ideal for a confident and values-driven Services Manager who is passionate about delivering excellence and driving meaningful change. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, ensuring all women are treated with dignity, fairness and respect. Safeguarding is central to everything we do, and this role is critical in embedding safe, high-quality practice across our services The Role As Accommodation-Based Services Manager, you will lead the operational delivery of the refuge and accommodation services across the West Midlands. You will provide strategic and operational leadership, ensuring services are safe, compliant and survivor-centred. You will oversee staff teams, safeguarding practice, housing management, and quality assurance, while contributing to the ongoing development of services. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage accommodation-based services, ensuring safe, high-quality and effective delivery Line manage the Senior Support Workers and provide overall leadership across accommodation services, including recruitment, supervision, performance management, training and rota/on-call cover Take overall responsibility for safeguarding practice, including oversight of high-risk cases Ensure robust risk assessment, safety planning and casework standards Oversee referrals, admissions, occupancy and move-on processes Ensure effective housing management, including rent systems, housing benefit and arrears monitoring Maintain oversight of health and safety, property compliance and refuge security Lead on quality assurance, audits, monitoring and continuous improvement Ensure accurate reporting to funders, commissioners and senior management Manage budgets and monitor expenditure Develop strong partnerships with relevant stakeholders, attend multi-agency meetings and represent the organisation externally About You You are an experienced and confident leader with a strong track record in managing accommodation-based or refuge services. You will: Have Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care, Housing, Management (or equivalent experience) plus evidence of continuous professional development Bring significant experience of services management within the domestic abuse or VAWG sector, including managing accommodation-based or refuge services Have strong expertise in safeguarding and managing high-risk cases Be able to lead, motivate and develop teams to deliver high standards Have experience managing compliance and complex operations within housing services and knowledge of benefits and refuge processes Be confident managing competing priorities and driving service improvement Be a strong communicator with the ability to influence and build partnerships Be committed to equality, diversity and anti-discriminatory practice Have strong organisational, leadership and IT skills (Microsoft Office and case management/ database systems) Ability to participate in an on-call rota and work flexibly Why Work Here Be part of an award-winning, specialist by and for organisation Take on a senior leadership role with real influence and impact Lead services that directly change the lives of women and children Work within a supportive, experienced and values-driven organisation Access ongoing professional development and opportunities to shape services Important Information This post is restricted to women under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 Enhanced DBS check required The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. All staff are expected to share this commitment You may also have experience in roles such as Housing, Housing Officer, Housing Adviser, Housing and Homelessness Advisor, Housing Support Officer, Housing Support, Refuge Housing, Emergency Housing, Service Manager, Abuse, VAWG, IDVA, Domestic Abuse, Abuse Case Worker. Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client Not For Profit People.
May 20, 2026
Full time
Accommodation-Based Services Manager We are looking for an Accommodation-Based Services Manager to lead and shape an award-winning service supporting women to live free from abuse. This is a rare opportunity to take on a senior leadership role within an award-winning, specialist organisation at the forefront of supporting Black and minoritised women and children affected by domestic abuse, including forced marriage and honour based abuse. Please note that due to the nature of this role, we can only accept female applicants. Position: Accommodation-Based Services Manager Location: West Midlands (Birmingham/Walsall) Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week) Salary: £40,000 Contract: Permanent Closing Date: 25th May 2026 You will not only manage services, you will shape, strengthen and lead high-quality accommodation-based provision, ensuring it is safe, responsive and impactful. This role is ideal for a confident and values-driven Services Manager who is passionate about delivering excellence and driving meaningful change. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, ensuring all women are treated with dignity, fairness and respect. Safeguarding is central to everything we do, and this role is critical in embedding safe, high-quality practice across our services The Role As Accommodation-Based Services Manager, you will lead the operational delivery of the refuge and accommodation services across the West Midlands. You will provide strategic and operational leadership, ensuring services are safe, compliant and survivor-centred. You will oversee staff teams, safeguarding practice, housing management, and quality assurance, while contributing to the ongoing development of services. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage accommodation-based services, ensuring safe, high-quality and effective delivery Line manage the Senior Support Workers and provide overall leadership across accommodation services, including recruitment, supervision, performance management, training and rota/on-call cover Take overall responsibility for safeguarding practice, including oversight of high-risk cases Ensure robust risk assessment, safety planning and casework standards Oversee referrals, admissions, occupancy and move-on processes Ensure effective housing management, including rent systems, housing benefit and arrears monitoring Maintain oversight of health and safety, property compliance and refuge security Lead on quality assurance, audits, monitoring and continuous improvement Ensure accurate reporting to funders, commissioners and senior management Manage budgets and monitor expenditure Develop strong partnerships with relevant stakeholders, attend multi-agency meetings and represent the organisation externally About You You are an experienced and confident leader with a strong track record in managing accommodation-based or refuge services. You will: Have Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care, Housing, Management (or equivalent experience) plus evidence of continuous professional development Bring significant experience of services management within the domestic abuse or VAWG sector, including managing accommodation-based or refuge services Have strong expertise in safeguarding and managing high-risk cases Be able to lead, motivate and develop teams to deliver high standards Have experience managing compliance and complex operations within housing services and knowledge of benefits and refuge processes Be confident managing competing priorities and driving service improvement Be a strong communicator with the ability to influence and build partnerships Be committed to equality, diversity and anti-discriminatory practice Have strong organisational, leadership and IT skills (Microsoft Office and case management/ database systems) Ability to participate in an on-call rota and work flexibly Why Work Here Be part of an award-winning, specialist by and for organisation Take on a senior leadership role with real influence and impact Lead services that directly change the lives of women and children Work within a supportive, experienced and values-driven organisation Access ongoing professional development and opportunities to shape services Important Information This post is restricted to women under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 Enhanced DBS check required The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. All staff are expected to share this commitment You may also have experience in roles such as Housing, Housing Officer, Housing Adviser, Housing and Homelessness Advisor, Housing Support Officer, Housing Support, Refuge Housing, Emergency Housing, Service Manager, Abuse, VAWG, IDVA, Domestic Abuse, Abuse Case Worker. Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client Not For Profit People.
Position: Policy and Public Affairs Officer (Scotland) Hours: Full-time, 35 hours a per-week Contract: Permanent Location: Home Based in Scotland Salary: Starting from £26,384 per annum plus excellent benefits Salary Band and Job Family: Band 1, Charity You will start at an entry point salary of £26,384 per annum, increasing to £28,033 after 6 months service and satisfactory performance and to £29,682 after a further 6 months. About the Employer This charity makes sure that people living with MS are at the centre of everything they do. And it's this commitment that unites them across the UK. Their strategy is based on what people affected by MS have told them is important to them. It gives the organisation a clear and determined focus. Their work is based on the hopes and aspirations of the MS community. Together they campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information. This organisation's people are their greatest asset and the key to their success. They offer a vibrant, progressive working environment where you'll be able to make a difference. About this job The organisation is looking for an enthusiastic and talented policy and public affairs professional to join their team. You should have experience of working to develop policy and have the ability to communicate the organisation's position to a wide range of audiences across Scotland. In this exciting role you will work with the MS community to influence change in public policy, continuing to make the case for improvements in the treatment, care and support of people affected by MS. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who understands the political and policy environment in Scotland, who has experience in external facing influencing roles, who is outcome-focused and delivers tangible results. The successful candidate will work closely with the MS community, the Scottish Policy and Communications team as well as key external partners such as MSPs and their teams. Closing date for applications: 9:00 on Monday 1st of June Interested? Please click 'Apply' and follow the job board process. You will receive an email from CHM Recruit containing further information on how to apply for the role. Please note that although you may be asked by the job board to upload a CV, you are not applying at this stage. Equal Opportunities This employer particularly welcomes applications from people with disabilities and or from ethnic minority backgrounds. Disability Confident Employer Our client is a Disability Confident Employer and they are committed to promoting equality and diversity. You will be able to ask for reasonable adjustments as part of both their recruitment and new starter on-boarding processes. If you need any help or adjustments to apply for this role, you will be able to contact the employer to discuss this. You can also ask for the application materials to be sent to you in a different format. Such as for them to be sent to you by email or in a larger word format. More about their employee benefits: This employer has a wide range of employee benefits including (but not limited to): Encouraging work life balance 38 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), pro-rata for part-time More annual leave entitlement, based on length of employment Smart working options (with the opportunity to work remotely and find a smart working pattern that suits both you and them) Flexible working options Caring for you and your family Generous sick pay entitlement More sick pay entitlement, based on length of employment Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave in each calendar year Free access to a GP virtually 24 hours a day/7 days a week allowing you unlimited advice, reassurance and where appropriate diagnosis Enhanced leave for new parents Free access to a confidential 24 hours a day/7 days a week helpline service for both you and your family with a specialist range of support and information Special leave options (such as up to 5 days paid leave for domestic or personal emergencies a year) 10 days paid disability leave a year, pro-rata for part-time 10 days paid carers' leave a year, pro-rata for part-time Cycle to work scheme Death in service scheme New family-friendly benefits, including paid leave: in the event of miscarriage or still birth to support fertility treatments for antenatal appointments for both parents Thinking about your finances Enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme Discounted season ticket loan and interest-free emergency loans Give as you earn to support other charities of your choice before tax New employee portal including lifestyle savings vouchers and personal wellbeing Enriching your life at work Personalised development plans with a wide range of training courses and opportunities to source additional training options with your line manager Yearly internal apprenticeship opportunities New, modern offices that embrace working together both in-person and remotely Various opportunities to influence how this organisation internally operates (including surveys, and focus and committee groups) Active and supportive internal employee networking groups for collaboration and peer support 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering for the charity's activities during normal working hours (such as fundraising events, or campaigning in the local community) 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering with other charities during normal working hours Safeguarding This employer is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses their services and they come into contact with. This is regardless of: Gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, pregnancy, gender reassignment. They recognise their particular responsibility to make sure vulnerable adults and children are protected. They have measures in place to protect everyone they come into contact with from abuse and maltreatment of all kinds. Your right to work in the UK You must have the right to work in the UK to work in paid employment with this organisation. You'll need to share documents showing you're eligible to work in the UK if they offer you employment. You can find the UK visas and permits granting you the right to work in the UK on the UK Government website. They currently don't have a Sponsor Licence agreement with the Home Office and aren't able to support you with your visa applications. No agencies please.
May 20, 2026
Full time
Position: Policy and Public Affairs Officer (Scotland) Hours: Full-time, 35 hours a per-week Contract: Permanent Location: Home Based in Scotland Salary: Starting from £26,384 per annum plus excellent benefits Salary Band and Job Family: Band 1, Charity You will start at an entry point salary of £26,384 per annum, increasing to £28,033 after 6 months service and satisfactory performance and to £29,682 after a further 6 months. About the Employer This charity makes sure that people living with MS are at the centre of everything they do. And it's this commitment that unites them across the UK. Their strategy is based on what people affected by MS have told them is important to them. It gives the organisation a clear and determined focus. Their work is based on the hopes and aspirations of the MS community. Together they campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information. This organisation's people are their greatest asset and the key to their success. They offer a vibrant, progressive working environment where you'll be able to make a difference. About this job The organisation is looking for an enthusiastic and talented policy and public affairs professional to join their team. You should have experience of working to develop policy and have the ability to communicate the organisation's position to a wide range of audiences across Scotland. In this exciting role you will work with the MS community to influence change in public policy, continuing to make the case for improvements in the treatment, care and support of people affected by MS. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who understands the political and policy environment in Scotland, who has experience in external facing influencing roles, who is outcome-focused and delivers tangible results. The successful candidate will work closely with the MS community, the Scottish Policy and Communications team as well as key external partners such as MSPs and their teams. Closing date for applications: 9:00 on Monday 1st of June Interested? Please click 'Apply' and follow the job board process. You will receive an email from CHM Recruit containing further information on how to apply for the role. Please note that although you may be asked by the job board to upload a CV, you are not applying at this stage. Equal Opportunities This employer particularly welcomes applications from people with disabilities and or from ethnic minority backgrounds. Disability Confident Employer Our client is a Disability Confident Employer and they are committed to promoting equality and diversity. You will be able to ask for reasonable adjustments as part of both their recruitment and new starter on-boarding processes. If you need any help or adjustments to apply for this role, you will be able to contact the employer to discuss this. You can also ask for the application materials to be sent to you in a different format. Such as for them to be sent to you by email or in a larger word format. More about their employee benefits: This employer has a wide range of employee benefits including (but not limited to): Encouraging work life balance 38 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), pro-rata for part-time More annual leave entitlement, based on length of employment Smart working options (with the opportunity to work remotely and find a smart working pattern that suits both you and them) Flexible working options Caring for you and your family Generous sick pay entitlement More sick pay entitlement, based on length of employment Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave in each calendar year Free access to a GP virtually 24 hours a day/7 days a week allowing you unlimited advice, reassurance and where appropriate diagnosis Enhanced leave for new parents Free access to a confidential 24 hours a day/7 days a week helpline service for both you and your family with a specialist range of support and information Special leave options (such as up to 5 days paid leave for domestic or personal emergencies a year) 10 days paid disability leave a year, pro-rata for part-time 10 days paid carers' leave a year, pro-rata for part-time Cycle to work scheme Death in service scheme New family-friendly benefits, including paid leave: in the event of miscarriage or still birth to support fertility treatments for antenatal appointments for both parents Thinking about your finances Enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme Discounted season ticket loan and interest-free emergency loans Give as you earn to support other charities of your choice before tax New employee portal including lifestyle savings vouchers and personal wellbeing Enriching your life at work Personalised development plans with a wide range of training courses and opportunities to source additional training options with your line manager Yearly internal apprenticeship opportunities New, modern offices that embrace working together both in-person and remotely Various opportunities to influence how this organisation internally operates (including surveys, and focus and committee groups) Active and supportive internal employee networking groups for collaboration and peer support 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering for the charity's activities during normal working hours (such as fundraising events, or campaigning in the local community) 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering with other charities during normal working hours Safeguarding This employer is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses their services and they come into contact with. This is regardless of: Gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, pregnancy, gender reassignment. They recognise their particular responsibility to make sure vulnerable adults and children are protected. They have measures in place to protect everyone they come into contact with from abuse and maltreatment of all kinds. Your right to work in the UK You must have the right to work in the UK to work in paid employment with this organisation. You'll need to share documents showing you're eligible to work in the UK if they offer you employment. You can find the UK visas and permits granting you the right to work in the UK on the UK Government website. They currently don't have a Sponsor Licence agreement with the Home Office and aren't able to support you with your visa applications. No agencies please.
Position: Quality Assurance and NI Resource Centre Manager Hours: Full-time, 35 hours a week Contract: Permanent Location: Office-based in Belfast BT7 Salary: Starting from £33,044 per annum plus excellent benefits Salary Band and Job Family: Band 2 Charity You'll start at an entry point salary of £33,044 per annum, increasing to £35,109 after 6 months service and satisfactory performance and to £37,174 after a further 6 months. About the Employer This charity makes sure that people living with MS are at the centre of everything they do. And it's this commitment that unites them across the UK. Their strategy is based on what people affected by MS have told them is important to them. It gives the organisation a clear and determined focus. Their work is based on the hopes and aspirations of the MS community. Together they campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information. This organisation's people are their greatest asset and the key to their success. They offer a vibrant, progressive working environment where you'll be able to make a difference. About this job This is a pivotal role at the heart of this organisation in Northern Ireland. As the Quality Assurance and NI Resource Centre Manager, you will be the driving force behind their NI Resource Centre in Belfast, ensuring it remains a vibrant, well-managed hub for the MS community. You will play a vital role in connecting the services delivered at the Centre to the wider community, fostering engagement and ensuring that supporters and service users receive excellent care. The Resource Centre is not only a focal point for activities and support but also serves as a key hub for staff and volunteers. Your key responsibilities will include: Resource Centre Management: Overseeing day-to-day operations and a diverse programme of activities to ensure the Centre functions effectively. Community Engagement: Leading on communications and contact with the MS community, acting as a bridge between the Centre and those the organisation support. People Leadership: Managing and developing staff and volunteers at the Resource Centre. Operational Excellence: Maintaining high standards of Health and Safety, managing local income and expenditure, and collaborating with partners to ensure a safe, inclusive environment. Quality Assurance: Dedicating a small portion of your week to working with the wider Customer Service team to monitor performance and identify ways to continuously improve services. The organisation is looking for an experienced manager with a background in office administration and team leadership who is passionate about making a difference for people living with MS in Northern Ireland. Closing date for applications: 9:00 on Friday 5 June 2026. Please note the successful candidate will require an Access NÍ disclosure check. Interested? Please click 'Apply' and follow the job board process. You will receive an email from CHM Recruit containing further information on how to apply for the role. Please note that although you may be asked by the job board to upload a CV, you are not applying at this stage. Equal Opportunities This employer particularly welcomes applications from people with disabilities and or from ethnic minority backgrounds. Disability Confident Employer Our client is a Disability Confident Employer and they are committed to promoting equality and diversity. You will be able to ask for reasonable adjustments as part of both their recruitment and new starter on-boarding processes. If you need any help or adjustments to apply for this role, you will be able to contact the employer to discuss this. You can also ask for the application materials to be sent to you in a different format. Such as for them to be sent to you by email or in a larger word format. More about their employee benefits: This employer has a wide range of employee benefits including (but not limited to): Encouraging work life balance 38 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), pro-rata for part-time More annual leave entitlement, based on length of employment Smart working options (with the opportunity to work remotely and find a smart working pattern that suits both you and them) Flexible working options Caring for you and your family Generous sick pay entitlement More sick pay entitlement, based on length of employment Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave in each calendar year Free access to a GP virtually 24 hours a day/7 days a week allowing you unlimited advice, reassurance and where appropriate diagnosis Enhanced leave for new parents Free access to a confidential 24 hours a day/7 days a week helpline service for both you and your family with a specialist range of support and information Special leave options (such as up to 5 days paid leave for domestic or personal emergencies a year) 10 days paid disability leave a year, pro-rata for part-time 10 days paid carers' leave a year, pro-rata for part-time Cycle to work scheme Death in service scheme New family-friendly benefits, including paid leave: in the event of miscarriage or still birth to support fertility treatments for antenatal appointments for both parents Thinking about your finances Enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme Discounted season ticket loan and interest-free emergency loans Give as you earn to support other charities of your choice before tax New employee portal including lifestyle savings vouchers and personal wellbeing Enriching your life at work Personalised development plans with a wide range of training courses and opportunities to source additional training options with your line manager Yearly internal apprenticeship opportunities New, modern offices that embrace working together both in-person and remotely Various opportunities to influence how this organisation internally operates (including surveys, and focus and committee groups) Active and supportive internal employee networking groups for collaboration and peer support 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering for the charity's activities during normal working hours (such as fundraising events, or campaigning in the local community) 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering with other charities during normal working hours Safeguarding This employer is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses their services and they come into contact with. This is regardless of: Gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, pregnancy, gender reassignment. They recognise their particular responsibility to make sure vulnerable adults and children are protected. They have measures in place to protect everyone they come into contact with from abuse and maltreatment of all kinds. Your right to work in the UK You must have the right to work in the UK to work in paid employment with this organisation. You'll need to share documents showing you're eligible to work in the UK if they offer you employment. You can find the UK visas and permits granting you the right to work in the UK on the UK Government website. They currently don't have a Sponsor Licence agreement with the Home Office and aren't able to support you with your visa applications. No agencies please.
May 20, 2026
Full time
Position: Quality Assurance and NI Resource Centre Manager Hours: Full-time, 35 hours a week Contract: Permanent Location: Office-based in Belfast BT7 Salary: Starting from £33,044 per annum plus excellent benefits Salary Band and Job Family: Band 2 Charity You'll start at an entry point salary of £33,044 per annum, increasing to £35,109 after 6 months service and satisfactory performance and to £37,174 after a further 6 months. About the Employer This charity makes sure that people living with MS are at the centre of everything they do. And it's this commitment that unites them across the UK. Their strategy is based on what people affected by MS have told them is important to them. It gives the organisation a clear and determined focus. Their work is based on the hopes and aspirations of the MS community. Together they campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information. This organisation's people are their greatest asset and the key to their success. They offer a vibrant, progressive working environment where you'll be able to make a difference. About this job This is a pivotal role at the heart of this organisation in Northern Ireland. As the Quality Assurance and NI Resource Centre Manager, you will be the driving force behind their NI Resource Centre in Belfast, ensuring it remains a vibrant, well-managed hub for the MS community. You will play a vital role in connecting the services delivered at the Centre to the wider community, fostering engagement and ensuring that supporters and service users receive excellent care. The Resource Centre is not only a focal point for activities and support but also serves as a key hub for staff and volunteers. Your key responsibilities will include: Resource Centre Management: Overseeing day-to-day operations and a diverse programme of activities to ensure the Centre functions effectively. Community Engagement: Leading on communications and contact with the MS community, acting as a bridge between the Centre and those the organisation support. People Leadership: Managing and developing staff and volunteers at the Resource Centre. Operational Excellence: Maintaining high standards of Health and Safety, managing local income and expenditure, and collaborating with partners to ensure a safe, inclusive environment. Quality Assurance: Dedicating a small portion of your week to working with the wider Customer Service team to monitor performance and identify ways to continuously improve services. The organisation is looking for an experienced manager with a background in office administration and team leadership who is passionate about making a difference for people living with MS in Northern Ireland. Closing date for applications: 9:00 on Friday 5 June 2026. Please note the successful candidate will require an Access NÍ disclosure check. Interested? Please click 'Apply' and follow the job board process. You will receive an email from CHM Recruit containing further information on how to apply for the role. Please note that although you may be asked by the job board to upload a CV, you are not applying at this stage. Equal Opportunities This employer particularly welcomes applications from people with disabilities and or from ethnic minority backgrounds. Disability Confident Employer Our client is a Disability Confident Employer and they are committed to promoting equality and diversity. You will be able to ask for reasonable adjustments as part of both their recruitment and new starter on-boarding processes. If you need any help or adjustments to apply for this role, you will be able to contact the employer to discuss this. You can also ask for the application materials to be sent to you in a different format. Such as for them to be sent to you by email or in a larger word format. More about their employee benefits: This employer has a wide range of employee benefits including (but not limited to): Encouraging work life balance 38 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), pro-rata for part-time More annual leave entitlement, based on length of employment Smart working options (with the opportunity to work remotely and find a smart working pattern that suits both you and them) Flexible working options Caring for you and your family Generous sick pay entitlement More sick pay entitlement, based on length of employment Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave in each calendar year Free access to a GP virtually 24 hours a day/7 days a week allowing you unlimited advice, reassurance and where appropriate diagnosis Enhanced leave for new parents Free access to a confidential 24 hours a day/7 days a week helpline service for both you and your family with a specialist range of support and information Special leave options (such as up to 5 days paid leave for domestic or personal emergencies a year) 10 days paid disability leave a year, pro-rata for part-time 10 days paid carers' leave a year, pro-rata for part-time Cycle to work scheme Death in service scheme New family-friendly benefits, including paid leave: in the event of miscarriage or still birth to support fertility treatments for antenatal appointments for both parents Thinking about your finances Enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme Discounted season ticket loan and interest-free emergency loans Give as you earn to support other charities of your choice before tax New employee portal including lifestyle savings vouchers and personal wellbeing Enriching your life at work Personalised development plans with a wide range of training courses and opportunities to source additional training options with your line manager Yearly internal apprenticeship opportunities New, modern offices that embrace working together both in-person and remotely Various opportunities to influence how this organisation internally operates (including surveys, and focus and committee groups) Active and supportive internal employee networking groups for collaboration and peer support 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering for the charity's activities during normal working hours (such as fundraising events, or campaigning in the local community) 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering with other charities during normal working hours Safeguarding This employer is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses their services and they come into contact with. This is regardless of: Gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, pregnancy, gender reassignment. They recognise their particular responsibility to make sure vulnerable adults and children are protected. They have measures in place to protect everyone they come into contact with from abuse and maltreatment of all kinds. Your right to work in the UK You must have the right to work in the UK to work in paid employment with this organisation. You'll need to share documents showing you're eligible to work in the UK if they offer you employment. You can find the UK visas and permits granting you the right to work in the UK on the UK Government website. They currently don't have a Sponsor Licence agreement with the Home Office and aren't able to support you with your visa applications. No agencies please.
Accommodation-Based Services Manager We are looking for an Accommodation-Based Services Manager to lead and shape an award-winning service supporting women to live free from abuse. This is a rare opportunity to take on a senior leadership role within an award-winning, specialist organisation at the forefront of supporting Black and minoritised women and children affected by domestic abuse, including forced marriage and honour based abuse. Please note that due to the nature of this role, we can only accept female applicants. Position: Accommodation-Based Services Manager Location: West Midlands (Birmingham/Walsall) Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week) Salary: £40,000 Contract: Permanent Closing Date: 25th May 2026 You will not only manage services, you will shape, strengthen and lead high-quality accommodation-based provision, ensuring it is safe, responsive and impactful. This role is ideal for a confident and values-driven Services Manager who is passionate about delivering excellence and driving meaningful change. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, ensuring all women are treated with dignity, fairness and respect. Safeguarding is central to everything we do, and this role is critical in embedding safe, high-quality practice across our services The Role As Accommodation-Based Services Manager, you will lead the operational delivery of the refuge and accommodation services across the West Midlands. You will provide strategic and operational leadership, ensuring services are safe, compliant and survivor-centred. You will oversee staff teams, safeguarding practice, housing management, and quality assurance, while contributing to the ongoing development of services. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage accommodation-based services, ensuring safe, high-quality and effective delivery Line manage the Senior Support Workers and provide overall leadership across accommodation services, including recruitment, supervision, performance management, training and rota/on-call cover Take overall responsibility for safeguarding practice, including oversight of high-risk cases Ensure robust risk assessment, safety planning and casework standards Oversee referrals, admissions, occupancy and move-on processes Ensure effective housing management, including rent systems, housing benefit and arrears monitoring Maintain oversight of health and safety, property compliance and refuge security Lead on quality assurance, audits, monitoring and continuous improvement Ensure accurate reporting to funders, commissioners and senior management Manage budgets and monitor expenditure Develop strong partnerships with relevant stakeholders, attend multi-agency meetings and represent the organisation externally About You You are an experienced and confident leader with a strong track record in managing accommodation-based or refuge services. You will: Have Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care, Housing, Management (or equivalent experience) plus evidence of continuous professional development Bring significant experience of services management within the domestic abuse or VAWG sector, including managing accommodation-based or refuge services Have strong expertise in safeguarding and managing high-risk cases Be able to lead, motivate and develop teams to deliver high standards Have experience managing compliance and complex operations within housing services and knowledge of benefits and refuge processes Be confident managing competing priorities and driving service improvement Be a strong communicator with the ability to influence and build partnerships Be committed to equality, diversity and anti-discriminatory practice Have strong organisational, leadership and IT skills (Microsoft Office and case management/ database systems) Ability to participate in an on-call rota and work flexibly Why Work Here Be part of an award-winning, specialist by and for organisation Take on a senior leadership role with real influence and impact Lead services that directly change the lives of women and children Work within a supportive, experienced and values-driven organisation Access ongoing professional development and opportunities to shape services Important Information This post is restricted to women under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 Enhanced DBS check required The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. All staff are expected to share this commitment You may also have experience in roles such as Housing, Housing Officer, Housing Adviser, Housing and Homelessness Advisor, Housing Support Officer, Housing Support, Refuge Housing, Emergency Housing, Service Manager, Abuse, VAWG, IDVA, Domestic Abuse, Abuse Case Worker. Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client Not For Profit People.
May 20, 2026
Full time
Accommodation-Based Services Manager We are looking for an Accommodation-Based Services Manager to lead and shape an award-winning service supporting women to live free from abuse. This is a rare opportunity to take on a senior leadership role within an award-winning, specialist organisation at the forefront of supporting Black and minoritised women and children affected by domestic abuse, including forced marriage and honour based abuse. Please note that due to the nature of this role, we can only accept female applicants. Position: Accommodation-Based Services Manager Location: West Midlands (Birmingham/Walsall) Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week) Salary: £40,000 Contract: Permanent Closing Date: 25th May 2026 You will not only manage services, you will shape, strengthen and lead high-quality accommodation-based provision, ensuring it is safe, responsive and impactful. This role is ideal for a confident and values-driven Services Manager who is passionate about delivering excellence and driving meaningful change. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, ensuring all women are treated with dignity, fairness and respect. Safeguarding is central to everything we do, and this role is critical in embedding safe, high-quality practice across our services The Role As Accommodation-Based Services Manager, you will lead the operational delivery of the refuge and accommodation services across the West Midlands. You will provide strategic and operational leadership, ensuring services are safe, compliant and survivor-centred. You will oversee staff teams, safeguarding practice, housing management, and quality assurance, while contributing to the ongoing development of services. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage accommodation-based services, ensuring safe, high-quality and effective delivery Line manage the Senior Support Workers and provide overall leadership across accommodation services, including recruitment, supervision, performance management, training and rota/on-call cover Take overall responsibility for safeguarding practice, including oversight of high-risk cases Ensure robust risk assessment, safety planning and casework standards Oversee referrals, admissions, occupancy and move-on processes Ensure effective housing management, including rent systems, housing benefit and arrears monitoring Maintain oversight of health and safety, property compliance and refuge security Lead on quality assurance, audits, monitoring and continuous improvement Ensure accurate reporting to funders, commissioners and senior management Manage budgets and monitor expenditure Develop strong partnerships with relevant stakeholders, attend multi-agency meetings and represent the organisation externally About You You are an experienced and confident leader with a strong track record in managing accommodation-based or refuge services. You will: Have Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care, Housing, Management (or equivalent experience) plus evidence of continuous professional development Bring significant experience of services management within the domestic abuse or VAWG sector, including managing accommodation-based or refuge services Have strong expertise in safeguarding and managing high-risk cases Be able to lead, motivate and develop teams to deliver high standards Have experience managing compliance and complex operations within housing services and knowledge of benefits and refuge processes Be confident managing competing priorities and driving service improvement Be a strong communicator with the ability to influence and build partnerships Be committed to equality, diversity and anti-discriminatory practice Have strong organisational, leadership and IT skills (Microsoft Office and case management/ database systems) Ability to participate in an on-call rota and work flexibly Why Work Here Be part of an award-winning, specialist by and for organisation Take on a senior leadership role with real influence and impact Lead services that directly change the lives of women and children Work within a supportive, experienced and values-driven organisation Access ongoing professional development and opportunities to shape services Important Information This post is restricted to women under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 Enhanced DBS check required The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. All staff are expected to share this commitment You may also have experience in roles such as Housing, Housing Officer, Housing Adviser, Housing and Homelessness Advisor, Housing Support Officer, Housing Support, Refuge Housing, Emergency Housing, Service Manager, Abuse, VAWG, IDVA, Domestic Abuse, Abuse Case Worker. Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client Not For Profit People.
Position: Quality Assurance and NI Resource Centre Manager Hours: Full-time, 35 hours a week Contract: Permanent Location: Office-based in Belfast Resource Centre, Annadale Avenue BT7 3JJ Salary: Starting from £33,044 per annum plus excellent benefits Salary Band and Job Family: Band 2 Charity You ll start at our entry point salary of £33,044 per annum, increasing to £35,109 after 6 months service and satisfactory performance and to £37,174 after a further 6 months. About us We make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it s this commitment that unites us across the UK. Our strategy is based on what people affected by MS have told us is important to them. It gives us a clear and determined focus. Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information. Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive working environment where you'll be able to make a difference. About this job This is a pivotal role at the heart of the MS Society in Northern Ireland. As the Quality Assurance and NI Resource Centre Manager, you will be the driving force behind our NI Resource Centre on Annadale Avenue in Belfast, ensuring it remains a vibrant, well-managed hub for the MS community. You will play a vital role in connecting the services delivered at the Centre to the wider community, fostering engagement and ensuring our supporters and service users receive excellent care. The Resource Centre is not only a focal point for activities and support but also serves as a key hub for our staff and volunteers. Your key responsibilities will include: Resource Centre Management: Overseeing day-to-day operations and a diverse programme of activities to ensure the Centre functions effectively. Community Engagement: Leading on communications and contact with the MS community, acting as a bridge between the Centre and those we support. People Leadership: Managing and developing staff and volunteers at the Resource Centre. Operational Excellence: Maintaining high standards of Health and Safety, managing local income and expenditure, and collaborating with partners to ensure a safe, inclusive environment. Quality Assurance: Dedicating a small portion of your week to working with the wider Customer Service team to monitor performance and identify ways to continuously improve our services. We are looking for an experienced manager with a background in office administration and team leadership who is passionate about making a difference for people living with MS in Northern Ireland. Closing date for applications: 9:00 on Friday 5 June 2026. Please note the successful candidate will require an Access NÍ disclosure check. Interested? PLEASE PRESS THE 'HOW TO APPLY' BUTTON FOR MORE INFORMATION. Equal Opportunities We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and or from ethnic minority backgrounds. We d be grateful if you downloaded and completed the equality and diversity monitoring form and submit it with your application. Disability Confident Employer We re a Disability Confident Employer and we re committed to promoting equality and diversity. You can ask for reasonable adjustments as part of both our recruitment and new starter on-boarding processes. If you need any help or adjustments to apply for this role, please contact us. You can also ask for the application materials to be sent to you in a different format. Such as for them to be sent to you by email or in a larger word format. More about our employee benefits: We have a wide range of employee benefits including (but not limited to): Encouraging work life balance 38 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), pro-rata for part-time More annual leave entitlement, based on length of employment Smart working options (with the opportunity to work remotely and find a smart working pattern that suits both you and us) Flexible working options Caring for you and your family Generous sick pay entitlement More sick pay entitlement, based on length of employment Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave in each calendar year Free access to a GP virtually 24 hours a day/7 days a week allowing you unlimited advice, reassurance and where appropriate diagnosis Enhanced leave for new parents Free access to a confidential 24 hours a day/7 days a week helpline service for both you and your family with a specialist range of support and information Special leave options (such as up to 5 days paid leave for domestic or personal emergencies a year) 10 days paid disability leave a year, pro-rata for part-time 10 days paid carers leave a year, pro-rata for part-time Cycle to work scheme Death in service scheme New family-friendly benefits, including paid leave: In the event of miscarriage or still birth To support fertility treatments For antenatal appointments for both parents Thinking about your finances Enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme Discounted season ticket loan and interest-free emergency loans Give as you earn to support other charities of your choice before tax New employee portal including lifestyle savings vouchers and personal wellbeing Enriching your life at work Personalised development plans with a wide range of training courses and opportunities to source additional training options with your line manager Yearly internal apprenticeship opportunities New, modern offices that embrace working together both in-person and remotely Various opportunities to influence how we internally operate (including surveys, and focus and committee groups) Active and supportive internal employee networking groups for collaboration and peer support 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering for MS Society activities during normal working hours (such as fundraising events, or campaigning in the local community) 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering with other charities during normal Safeguarding We re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses our services and we come into contact with. This is regardless of Gender, Race, Disability, Sexual orientation, Religion or belief, Pregnancy, Gender reassignment. We recognise our particular responsibility to make sure vulnerable adults and children are protected. We have measures in place to protect everyone we come into contact with from abuse and maltreatment of all kinds. Your right to work in the UK You must have the right to work in the UK to work in paid employment with us. You ll need to share documents showing you re eligible to work in the UK if we offer you employment. You can find the UK visas and permits granting you the right to work in the UK on the UK Government website. We currently don t have a Sponsor Licence agreement with the Home Office and aren t able to support you with your visa applications. No agencies please.
May 19, 2026
Full time
Position: Quality Assurance and NI Resource Centre Manager Hours: Full-time, 35 hours a week Contract: Permanent Location: Office-based in Belfast Resource Centre, Annadale Avenue BT7 3JJ Salary: Starting from £33,044 per annum plus excellent benefits Salary Band and Job Family: Band 2 Charity You ll start at our entry point salary of £33,044 per annum, increasing to £35,109 after 6 months service and satisfactory performance and to £37,174 after a further 6 months. About us We make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it s this commitment that unites us across the UK. Our strategy is based on what people affected by MS have told us is important to them. It gives us a clear and determined focus. Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information. Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive working environment where you'll be able to make a difference. About this job This is a pivotal role at the heart of the MS Society in Northern Ireland. As the Quality Assurance and NI Resource Centre Manager, you will be the driving force behind our NI Resource Centre on Annadale Avenue in Belfast, ensuring it remains a vibrant, well-managed hub for the MS community. You will play a vital role in connecting the services delivered at the Centre to the wider community, fostering engagement and ensuring our supporters and service users receive excellent care. The Resource Centre is not only a focal point for activities and support but also serves as a key hub for our staff and volunteers. Your key responsibilities will include: Resource Centre Management: Overseeing day-to-day operations and a diverse programme of activities to ensure the Centre functions effectively. Community Engagement: Leading on communications and contact with the MS community, acting as a bridge between the Centre and those we support. People Leadership: Managing and developing staff and volunteers at the Resource Centre. Operational Excellence: Maintaining high standards of Health and Safety, managing local income and expenditure, and collaborating with partners to ensure a safe, inclusive environment. Quality Assurance: Dedicating a small portion of your week to working with the wider Customer Service team to monitor performance and identify ways to continuously improve our services. We are looking for an experienced manager with a background in office administration and team leadership who is passionate about making a difference for people living with MS in Northern Ireland. Closing date for applications: 9:00 on Friday 5 June 2026. Please note the successful candidate will require an Access NÍ disclosure check. Interested? PLEASE PRESS THE 'HOW TO APPLY' BUTTON FOR MORE INFORMATION. Equal Opportunities We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and or from ethnic minority backgrounds. We d be grateful if you downloaded and completed the equality and diversity monitoring form and submit it with your application. Disability Confident Employer We re a Disability Confident Employer and we re committed to promoting equality and diversity. You can ask for reasonable adjustments as part of both our recruitment and new starter on-boarding processes. If you need any help or adjustments to apply for this role, please contact us. You can also ask for the application materials to be sent to you in a different format. Such as for them to be sent to you by email or in a larger word format. More about our employee benefits: We have a wide range of employee benefits including (but not limited to): Encouraging work life balance 38 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), pro-rata for part-time More annual leave entitlement, based on length of employment Smart working options (with the opportunity to work remotely and find a smart working pattern that suits both you and us) Flexible working options Caring for you and your family Generous sick pay entitlement More sick pay entitlement, based on length of employment Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave in each calendar year Free access to a GP virtually 24 hours a day/7 days a week allowing you unlimited advice, reassurance and where appropriate diagnosis Enhanced leave for new parents Free access to a confidential 24 hours a day/7 days a week helpline service for both you and your family with a specialist range of support and information Special leave options (such as up to 5 days paid leave for domestic or personal emergencies a year) 10 days paid disability leave a year, pro-rata for part-time 10 days paid carers leave a year, pro-rata for part-time Cycle to work scheme Death in service scheme New family-friendly benefits, including paid leave: In the event of miscarriage or still birth To support fertility treatments For antenatal appointments for both parents Thinking about your finances Enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme Discounted season ticket loan and interest-free emergency loans Give as you earn to support other charities of your choice before tax New employee portal including lifestyle savings vouchers and personal wellbeing Enriching your life at work Personalised development plans with a wide range of training courses and opportunities to source additional training options with your line manager Yearly internal apprenticeship opportunities New, modern offices that embrace working together both in-person and remotely Various opportunities to influence how we internally operate (including surveys, and focus and committee groups) Active and supportive internal employee networking groups for collaboration and peer support 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering for MS Society activities during normal working hours (such as fundraising events, or campaigning in the local community) 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering with other charities during normal Safeguarding We re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses our services and we come into contact with. This is regardless of Gender, Race, Disability, Sexual orientation, Religion or belief, Pregnancy, Gender reassignment. We recognise our particular responsibility to make sure vulnerable adults and children are protected. We have measures in place to protect everyone we come into contact with from abuse and maltreatment of all kinds. Your right to work in the UK You must have the right to work in the UK to work in paid employment with us. You ll need to share documents showing you re eligible to work in the UK if we offer you employment. You can find the UK visas and permits granting you the right to work in the UK on the UK Government website. We currently don t have a Sponsor Licence agreement with the Home Office and aren t able to support you with your visa applications. No agencies please.
RSR is a public safety & enterprise security recruitment specialist. We assist public safety employers find the right talent. We assist all employers when they want to source public safety and enterprise security skills and experience. Modern Slavery Safehouse Advocate Location: West Midlands (frequent travel required, including Croydon and Solihull) Salary: 25,287.91 Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday 9am-5pm Contract: Full-time Reporting to: Safehouse Manager Working Pattern: Site-based (not eligible for hybrid working) Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (Part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 - the post holder must be female MUST HAVE OWN VEHICLE About the Organisation We are a specialist charity providing trauma-informed support to women, men and children affected by violence, abuse, exploitation and trafficking. Our services support victims to achieve safety, stability and long-term recovery. Our Modern Slavery Support Service delivers safehouse accommodation and community-based support to adult victims of modern slavery and human trafficking (male and female victims, including those with children). We work within the Home Office national contracting arrangements to support individuals who have accessed the National Referral Mechanism (NRM), ensuring they receive safe accommodation, financial and practical assistance, and coordinated multi-agency support while awaiting decisions. The Role The Modern Slavery Safehouse Advocate plays a vital frontline role supporting potential victims of modern slavery and international human trafficking through their recovery and reflection period. You will provide trauma-informed, person-centred support to meet clients' physical, psychological and social needs, ensuring they can access their rights and entitlements under ECAT (European Convention on Action Against Trafficking). This is a challenging yet highly rewarding role requiring resilience, professionalism and the ability to manage complex casework within a fast-paced safehouse environment. Key Responsibilities Casework & Advocacy Deliver regular emotional and practical support to victims, promoting safety, independence and reducing risk of re-trafficking Complete timely and robust risk and needs assessments Develop and review journey plans and support plans Support clients to understand the National Referral Mechanism (NRM) process and advocate while they await conclusive grounds decisions Provide information regarding rights and entitlements under ECAT Address complex and multiple needs including exploitation, trauma, mental health, substance misuse and safeguarding concerns Work to contractual KPIs and required timescales Accommodation & Safehouse Duties Complete safehouse inductions, move-ins and move-ons Provide welcome packs and initial subsistence Support residents to understand and adhere to licence agreements and house rules Maintain health & safety, fire safety and building security standards Manage relationships between residents and respond to conflict appropriately Liaise with maintenance and facilities teams where required Partnership & Multi-Agency Working Refer and support clients to access specialist services (health, mental health, substance misuse, domestic abuse services and others) Attend and contribute to multi-agency meetings Build strong collaborative relationships with partner agencies Maintain accurate, confidential case management records About You Essential Experience working within a needs-led service undertaking risk and needs assessments Experience supporting vulnerable adults and/or children Experience managing complex casework and crisis intervention Experience working in supported accommodation, homelessness or destitution settings Knowledge of modern slavery and trafficking indicators and support systems in the UK Understanding of safeguarding legislation and best practice Strong organisational and communication skills Ability to manage a caseload and meet deadlines Confident using Microsoft Office and case management systems Full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle Eligible to work in the UK Desirable Experience working within formal contract frameworks with KPIs Knowledge of immigration systems and access to public funds Understanding of trauma-informed approaches and motivational interviewing Knowledge of the Violence Against Women and Girls strategy Benefits 25 days annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays 1 wellbeing day (pro rata) Annual leave buy-back scheme 5% employer pension contribution Mileage allowance Time off in lieu (TOIL) for overtime Employee Assistance Programme Access to group clinical supervision (BACP-trained counsellor) Training and development opportunities Bi-annual staff away days Regular internal staff newsletter Due to the high volume of applications we receive, if you do not hear from us within 7 working days, your application has been unsuccessful. If this role is not for you but you do know somebody who would be interested, please feel free to refer them to us! We have a "Refer A Friend" bonus scheme and we will reward you retail vouchers for any referrals who are not already known to us and are successfully placed! Red Snapper Recruitment is a member of the Red Snapper Group. The Red Snapper Group acts as an employment agency (permanent) and as an employment business (temporary) - a free and confidential service to candidates. The Red Snapper Recruitment Group is an equal opportunities employer.
May 18, 2026
Full time
RSR is a public safety & enterprise security recruitment specialist. We assist public safety employers find the right talent. We assist all employers when they want to source public safety and enterprise security skills and experience. Modern Slavery Safehouse Advocate Location: West Midlands (frequent travel required, including Croydon and Solihull) Salary: 25,287.91 Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday 9am-5pm Contract: Full-time Reporting to: Safehouse Manager Working Pattern: Site-based (not eligible for hybrid working) Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (Part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 - the post holder must be female MUST HAVE OWN VEHICLE About the Organisation We are a specialist charity providing trauma-informed support to women, men and children affected by violence, abuse, exploitation and trafficking. Our services support victims to achieve safety, stability and long-term recovery. Our Modern Slavery Support Service delivers safehouse accommodation and community-based support to adult victims of modern slavery and human trafficking (male and female victims, including those with children). We work within the Home Office national contracting arrangements to support individuals who have accessed the National Referral Mechanism (NRM), ensuring they receive safe accommodation, financial and practical assistance, and coordinated multi-agency support while awaiting decisions. The Role The Modern Slavery Safehouse Advocate plays a vital frontline role supporting potential victims of modern slavery and international human trafficking through their recovery and reflection period. You will provide trauma-informed, person-centred support to meet clients' physical, psychological and social needs, ensuring they can access their rights and entitlements under ECAT (European Convention on Action Against Trafficking). This is a challenging yet highly rewarding role requiring resilience, professionalism and the ability to manage complex casework within a fast-paced safehouse environment. Key Responsibilities Casework & Advocacy Deliver regular emotional and practical support to victims, promoting safety, independence and reducing risk of re-trafficking Complete timely and robust risk and needs assessments Develop and review journey plans and support plans Support clients to understand the National Referral Mechanism (NRM) process and advocate while they await conclusive grounds decisions Provide information regarding rights and entitlements under ECAT Address complex and multiple needs including exploitation, trauma, mental health, substance misuse and safeguarding concerns Work to contractual KPIs and required timescales Accommodation & Safehouse Duties Complete safehouse inductions, move-ins and move-ons Provide welcome packs and initial subsistence Support residents to understand and adhere to licence agreements and house rules Maintain health & safety, fire safety and building security standards Manage relationships between residents and respond to conflict appropriately Liaise with maintenance and facilities teams where required Partnership & Multi-Agency Working Refer and support clients to access specialist services (health, mental health, substance misuse, domestic abuse services and others) Attend and contribute to multi-agency meetings Build strong collaborative relationships with partner agencies Maintain accurate, confidential case management records About You Essential Experience working within a needs-led service undertaking risk and needs assessments Experience supporting vulnerable adults and/or children Experience managing complex casework and crisis intervention Experience working in supported accommodation, homelessness or destitution settings Knowledge of modern slavery and trafficking indicators and support systems in the UK Understanding of safeguarding legislation and best practice Strong organisational and communication skills Ability to manage a caseload and meet deadlines Confident using Microsoft Office and case management systems Full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle Eligible to work in the UK Desirable Experience working within formal contract frameworks with KPIs Knowledge of immigration systems and access to public funds Understanding of trauma-informed approaches and motivational interviewing Knowledge of the Violence Against Women and Girls strategy Benefits 25 days annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays 1 wellbeing day (pro rata) Annual leave buy-back scheme 5% employer pension contribution Mileage allowance Time off in lieu (TOIL) for overtime Employee Assistance Programme Access to group clinical supervision (BACP-trained counsellor) Training and development opportunities Bi-annual staff away days Regular internal staff newsletter Due to the high volume of applications we receive, if you do not hear from us within 7 working days, your application has been unsuccessful. If this role is not for you but you do know somebody who would be interested, please feel free to refer them to us! We have a "Refer A Friend" bonus scheme and we will reward you retail vouchers for any referrals who are not already known to us and are successfully placed! Red Snapper Recruitment is a member of the Red Snapper Group. The Red Snapper Group acts as an employment agency (permanent) and as an employment business (temporary) - a free and confidential service to candidates. The Red Snapper Recruitment Group is an equal opportunities employer.
Accommodation-Based Services Manager We are looking for an Accommodation-Based Services Manager to lead and shape an award-winning service supporting women to live free from abuse. This is a rare opportunity to take on a senior leadership role within an award-winning, specialist organisation at the forefront of supporting Black and minoritised women and children affected by domestic abuse, including forced marriage and honour based abuse. Please note that due to the nature of this role, we can only accept female applicants. You will not only manage services, you will shape, strengthen and lead high-quality accommodation-based provision, ensuring it is safe, responsive and impactful. This role is ideal for a confident and values-driven Services Manager who is passionate about delivering excellence and driving meaningful change. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, ensuring all women are treated with dignity, fairness and respect. Safeguarding is central to everything we do, and this role is critical in embedding safe, high-quality practice across our services The Role As Accommodation-Based Services Manager, you will lead the operational delivery of the refuge and accommodation services across the West Midlands. You will provide strategic and operational leadership, ensuring services are safe, compliant and survivor-centred. You will oversee staff teams, safeguarding practice, housing management, and quality assurance, while contributing to the ongoing development of services. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage accommodation-based services, ensuring safe, high-quality and effective delivery Line manage the Senior Support Workers and provide overall leadership across accommodation services, including recruitment, supervision, performance management, training and rota/on-call cover Take overall responsibility for safeguarding practice, including oversight of high-risk cases Ensure robust risk assessment, safety planning and casework standards Oversee referrals, admissions, occupancy and move-on processes Ensure effective housing management, including rent systems, housing benefit and arrears monitoring Maintain oversight of health and safety, property compliance and refuge security Lead on quality assurance, audits, monitoring and continuous improvement Ensure accurate reporting to funders, commissioners and senior management Manage budgets and monitor expenditure Develop strong partnerships with relevant stakeholders, attend multi-agency meetings and represent the organisation externally About You You are an experienced and confident leader with a strong track record in managing accommodation-based or refuge services. You will: Have Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care, Housing, Management (or equivalent experience) plus evidence of continuous professional development Bring significant experience of services management within the domestic abuse or VAWG sector, including managing accommodation-based or refuge services Have strong expertise in safeguarding and managing high-risk cases Be able to lead, motivate and develop teams to deliver high standards Have experience managing compliance and complex operations within housing services and knowledge of benefits and refuge processes Be confident managing competing priorities and driving service improvement Be a strong communicator with the ability to influence and build partnerships Be committed to equality, diversity and anti-discriminatory practice Have strong organisational, leadership and IT skills (Microsoft Office and case management/ database systems) Ability to participate in an on-call rota and work flexibly Why Work Here Be part of an award-winning, specialist "by and for" organisation Take on a senior leadership role with real influence and impact Lead services that directly change the lives of women and children Work within a supportive, experienced and values-driven organisation Access ongoing professional development and opportunities to shape services Important Information This post is restricted to women under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 Enhanced DBS check required The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. All staff are expected to share this commitment You may also have experience in roles such as Housing, Housing Officer, Housing Adviser, Housing and Homelessness Advisor, Housing Support Officer, Housing Support, Refuge Housing, Emergency Housing, Service Manager, Abuse, VAWG, IDVA, Domestic Abuse, Abuse Case Worker. Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client - Not For Profit People.
May 15, 2026
Full time
Accommodation-Based Services Manager We are looking for an Accommodation-Based Services Manager to lead and shape an award-winning service supporting women to live free from abuse. This is a rare opportunity to take on a senior leadership role within an award-winning, specialist organisation at the forefront of supporting Black and minoritised women and children affected by domestic abuse, including forced marriage and honour based abuse. Please note that due to the nature of this role, we can only accept female applicants. You will not only manage services, you will shape, strengthen and lead high-quality accommodation-based provision, ensuring it is safe, responsive and impactful. This role is ideal for a confident and values-driven Services Manager who is passionate about delivering excellence and driving meaningful change. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, ensuring all women are treated with dignity, fairness and respect. Safeguarding is central to everything we do, and this role is critical in embedding safe, high-quality practice across our services The Role As Accommodation-Based Services Manager, you will lead the operational delivery of the refuge and accommodation services across the West Midlands. You will provide strategic and operational leadership, ensuring services are safe, compliant and survivor-centred. You will oversee staff teams, safeguarding practice, housing management, and quality assurance, while contributing to the ongoing development of services. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage accommodation-based services, ensuring safe, high-quality and effective delivery Line manage the Senior Support Workers and provide overall leadership across accommodation services, including recruitment, supervision, performance management, training and rota/on-call cover Take overall responsibility for safeguarding practice, including oversight of high-risk cases Ensure robust risk assessment, safety planning and casework standards Oversee referrals, admissions, occupancy and move-on processes Ensure effective housing management, including rent systems, housing benefit and arrears monitoring Maintain oversight of health and safety, property compliance and refuge security Lead on quality assurance, audits, monitoring and continuous improvement Ensure accurate reporting to funders, commissioners and senior management Manage budgets and monitor expenditure Develop strong partnerships with relevant stakeholders, attend multi-agency meetings and represent the organisation externally About You You are an experienced and confident leader with a strong track record in managing accommodation-based or refuge services. You will: Have Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care, Housing, Management (or equivalent experience) plus evidence of continuous professional development Bring significant experience of services management within the domestic abuse or VAWG sector, including managing accommodation-based or refuge services Have strong expertise in safeguarding and managing high-risk cases Be able to lead, motivate and develop teams to deliver high standards Have experience managing compliance and complex operations within housing services and knowledge of benefits and refuge processes Be confident managing competing priorities and driving service improvement Be a strong communicator with the ability to influence and build partnerships Be committed to equality, diversity and anti-discriminatory practice Have strong organisational, leadership and IT skills (Microsoft Office and case management/ database systems) Ability to participate in an on-call rota and work flexibly Why Work Here Be part of an award-winning, specialist "by and for" organisation Take on a senior leadership role with real influence and impact Lead services that directly change the lives of women and children Work within a supportive, experienced and values-driven organisation Access ongoing professional development and opportunities to shape services Important Information This post is restricted to women under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 Enhanced DBS check required The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. All staff are expected to share this commitment You may also have experience in roles such as Housing, Housing Officer, Housing Adviser, Housing and Homelessness Advisor, Housing Support Officer, Housing Support, Refuge Housing, Emergency Housing, Service Manager, Abuse, VAWG, IDVA, Domestic Abuse, Abuse Case Worker. Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client - Not For Profit People.
The starting salary for this role is currently £37,995 per annum based on a 36-hour working week. A further financial package of £6,000 also available on completion of your Assisted and Supported Year in Employment with us. We are currently welcoming Newly Qualified Social Workers (NQSW) to join Surrey Children's Services as part of our Autumn 2026 cohort. The programme is planned to start on the 5th of October 2026 . Our Location and Teams: Surrey is a large and vibrant county that borders with Greater London to the northeast, Kent to the east, East and West Sussex to the south, and Hampshire and Berkshire to the west, please refer to the map attached to understand more about our geography. This is a unique opportunity to begin your career with us at a time of positive transformation. We are continuing to develop our services in line with the national Families First reforms, strengthening our Family Help approach and working more closely with multi-agency partners to deliver the right support at the right time. At present, our teams include Assessment, Family Safeguarding, Adolescents, Children with Disabilities, Children Looked After and Fostering. Due to forthcoming changes associated with the Families First and wider service transformation, team structures are likely to change later this year. As an NQSW, you will be supported to develop your practice within this evolving landscape, with a strong ASYE programme and clear professional guidance. You will have the opportunity to ask questions about team vacancies during the selection process. When applying, please indicate which of the geographical area(s), you would be willing to work in: Northeast area office based in Weybridge, covering Elmbridge, Spelthorne and Epsom & Ewell Southeast area office based in Reigate, covering Reigate & Banstead, Tandridge & Mole Valley. Northwest area office based in Woking, covering Woking, Surrey Heath & Runnymede. Southwest area office based in Guildford covering Guildford & Waverley. You will be required to travel to the office where your team is based and within a geographical area to undertake direct work with children, young people and families, to attend meetings and training as required. When not working with our children and families in the community, we support agile working with a combination of home and office working. We are keen to get the balance right of providing flexibility whilst maximising learning opportunities for you as a Newly Qualified Social Worker and responding to service needs. We invite you to discuss this with us further at interview. About Our ASYE Programme: Our programme is well established and well resourced, supported by a capable team of experienced social work staff and managers. Across the 12 month programme you can expect regular reflective supervision from both your Team Manager and ASYE Assessor who will guide and support you to develop your knowledge base. You will have the opportunity to develop your professional skills and confidence for a career in frontline social work. Our latest Ofsted inspection judged our Childrens Services as 'Good' The report recognises that "Staff are well-trained and committed, feel highly valued and are proud to work in Surrey." Upon successful completion of the ASYE programme with us, there will be an opportunity to progress your career with Surrey County Council and tap into our Post-Qualifying Year 2 programme which supports you beyond the completion of your ASYE. You are able to find out more about what Surrey has to offer by visiting our Surrey Children's Services Academy web page. NQSWs who undertake the ASYE programme with Surrey will have access to: Induction and Support A comprehensive ASYE Academy Induction programme and Team Induction. Allocated Advanced Social Worker as ASYE Assessor, in addition to the operational Team Manager. Graduated Supervision offer with increased support in the first six months. Graduated workload reaching a 90% allocation by the end of programme. Monthly one-to-one or group reflective supervision with ASYE Assessor. Access to our Children's Quality Practice and Performance Service to develop skills in social work practice. Monthly ASYE Learning Events focusing on Post Qualifying Standards (KSS). Two days a month Protected Development Time. Access to Community Care inform and Care Knowledge learning platforms. Access to Surrey Safeguarding Children's Partnership training programme, our wider Academy learning & development offer, plus bespoke Court Skills for Social Workers & Domestic Abuse training for NQSWs. Access to a secure SharePoint hub for collaborative working and access to up-to-date resources. Other Benefits: 28 days annual leave, rising to 30 days after 5 years' service (plus bank holidays) We pay your Social Work England registration fee for any registration period when you are employed with us. Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Parental, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents Shortlisting Criteria: In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: You hold a Social Work qualification such as a Degree, Masters or Post Graduate Diploma in Social Work (or will be about to obtain any of these) You are (or will be) registering with Social Work England and have permission to work in the UK following your studies, without requiring employer visa sponsorship. Your experience of working with children, young people and their families, e.g. paid or voluntary work / transferable work experience skills / social work placements etc That you qualified within two years of the NQSW cohort commencing in October 2026 (If you qualified earlier than October 2024 your application will not be considered) You hold a current valid full UK driving licence and will have access to a vehicle when taking up employment with us Surrey has both urban and rural areas, and you will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK and access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area. Reasonable adjustments where needed will be made for successful applicants who have a disability or long term health condition to enable them to fulfil the requirements of the job. Contact Us: Please contact us for any questions relating to the role via email at . This could be to discuss reasonable adjustments, understanding of the ASYE programme or Children's Services structures in Surrey and the opportunities available to you. The job advert closes at 23:59 on Sunday the 31st of May 2026 with shortlisting planned for W/C the 1st of June 2026. If your application is shortlisted, you will be invited to attend a face-to-face interview at one of our area offices. Interviews are planned to take place W/C 15th & W/C 22nd of June 2026. An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities.
May 15, 2026
Full time
The starting salary for this role is currently £37,995 per annum based on a 36-hour working week. A further financial package of £6,000 also available on completion of your Assisted and Supported Year in Employment with us. We are currently welcoming Newly Qualified Social Workers (NQSW) to join Surrey Children's Services as part of our Autumn 2026 cohort. The programme is planned to start on the 5th of October 2026 . Our Location and Teams: Surrey is a large and vibrant county that borders with Greater London to the northeast, Kent to the east, East and West Sussex to the south, and Hampshire and Berkshire to the west, please refer to the map attached to understand more about our geography. This is a unique opportunity to begin your career with us at a time of positive transformation. We are continuing to develop our services in line with the national Families First reforms, strengthening our Family Help approach and working more closely with multi-agency partners to deliver the right support at the right time. At present, our teams include Assessment, Family Safeguarding, Adolescents, Children with Disabilities, Children Looked After and Fostering. Due to forthcoming changes associated with the Families First and wider service transformation, team structures are likely to change later this year. As an NQSW, you will be supported to develop your practice within this evolving landscape, with a strong ASYE programme and clear professional guidance. You will have the opportunity to ask questions about team vacancies during the selection process. When applying, please indicate which of the geographical area(s), you would be willing to work in: Northeast area office based in Weybridge, covering Elmbridge, Spelthorne and Epsom & Ewell Southeast area office based in Reigate, covering Reigate & Banstead, Tandridge & Mole Valley. Northwest area office based in Woking, covering Woking, Surrey Heath & Runnymede. Southwest area office based in Guildford covering Guildford & Waverley. You will be required to travel to the office where your team is based and within a geographical area to undertake direct work with children, young people and families, to attend meetings and training as required. When not working with our children and families in the community, we support agile working with a combination of home and office working. We are keen to get the balance right of providing flexibility whilst maximising learning opportunities for you as a Newly Qualified Social Worker and responding to service needs. We invite you to discuss this with us further at interview. About Our ASYE Programme: Our programme is well established and well resourced, supported by a capable team of experienced social work staff and managers. Across the 12 month programme you can expect regular reflective supervision from both your Team Manager and ASYE Assessor who will guide and support you to develop your knowledge base. You will have the opportunity to develop your professional skills and confidence for a career in frontline social work. Our latest Ofsted inspection judged our Childrens Services as 'Good' The report recognises that "Staff are well-trained and committed, feel highly valued and are proud to work in Surrey." Upon successful completion of the ASYE programme with us, there will be an opportunity to progress your career with Surrey County Council and tap into our Post-Qualifying Year 2 programme which supports you beyond the completion of your ASYE. You are able to find out more about what Surrey has to offer by visiting our Surrey Children's Services Academy web page. NQSWs who undertake the ASYE programme with Surrey will have access to: Induction and Support A comprehensive ASYE Academy Induction programme and Team Induction. Allocated Advanced Social Worker as ASYE Assessor, in addition to the operational Team Manager. Graduated Supervision offer with increased support in the first six months. Graduated workload reaching a 90% allocation by the end of programme. Monthly one-to-one or group reflective supervision with ASYE Assessor. Access to our Children's Quality Practice and Performance Service to develop skills in social work practice. Monthly ASYE Learning Events focusing on Post Qualifying Standards (KSS). Two days a month Protected Development Time. Access to Community Care inform and Care Knowledge learning platforms. Access to Surrey Safeguarding Children's Partnership training programme, our wider Academy learning & development offer, plus bespoke Court Skills for Social Workers & Domestic Abuse training for NQSWs. Access to a secure SharePoint hub for collaborative working and access to up-to-date resources. Other Benefits: 28 days annual leave, rising to 30 days after 5 years' service (plus bank holidays) We pay your Social Work England registration fee for any registration period when you are employed with us. Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Parental, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents Shortlisting Criteria: In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: You hold a Social Work qualification such as a Degree, Masters or Post Graduate Diploma in Social Work (or will be about to obtain any of these) You are (or will be) registering with Social Work England and have permission to work in the UK following your studies, without requiring employer visa sponsorship. Your experience of working with children, young people and their families, e.g. paid or voluntary work / transferable work experience skills / social work placements etc That you qualified within two years of the NQSW cohort commencing in October 2026 (If you qualified earlier than October 2024 your application will not be considered) You hold a current valid full UK driving licence and will have access to a vehicle when taking up employment with us Surrey has both urban and rural areas, and you will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK and access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area. Reasonable adjustments where needed will be made for successful applicants who have a disability or long term health condition to enable them to fulfil the requirements of the job. Contact Us: Please contact us for any questions relating to the role via email at . This could be to discuss reasonable adjustments, understanding of the ASYE programme or Children's Services structures in Surrey and the opportunities available to you. The job advert closes at 23:59 on Sunday the 31st of May 2026 with shortlisting planned for W/C the 1st of June 2026. If your application is shortlisted, you will be invited to attend a face-to-face interview at one of our area offices. Interviews are planned to take place W/C 15th & W/C 22nd of June 2026. An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities.
LB RICHMOND UPON THAMES AND LB WANDSWORTH
Wandsworth, London
Children's Social Worker - Family Help Service Up to £52,767 per annum (subject to experience) + additional benefits Fixed Term (12 months) Full Time (36 Hours) Roehampton, London Ofsted Rating: 'Outstanding' View our Children's Services offer here . Are you a passionate and experienced Social Worker ready to change lives and shape futures? Join a team where your creativity, compassion and confidence are not only valued - they are essential. Every day in Wandsworth, Social Workers are helping families write new chapters in their lives.Through a family-led approach, we empower children and their families to overcome challenges, build resilience and thrive. As more families reach out for support and transformation, our service is growing - and so is our team.We are expanding to welcome motivated Social Workers who are ready to bring their heart, skill and vision to a place where their work truly matters. If you are driven by purpose and want to be part of a service that puts relationships at the heart of everything, we want to hear from you. About the Role In our newly formed Family Help Service, you will find more than just a job - you will find a place where your voice matters, your ideas are welcomed, and your impact is visible. This is your opportunity to walk alongside families through their most difficult moments and help them find strength, hope and solutions. You will work in a modern, collaborative environment with a stable, friendly team and strong, visible leadership. You will be part of a small, skilled team where supervision is regular, caseloads are manageable and your time with children and families is protected and purposeful. Our onboarding and induction are quick and efficient, ensuring you feel supported from day one. Our Approach We believe in the power of relationships. Our Family Help model is rooted in systemic practice and built on trust, consistency and co-production.You will work with families to create plans that reflect their voices and values - whether under Child in Need, Child Protection or care proceedings. You won't be working alone.You will be part of a multi-agency team that includes Children's Practitioners, Adult Mental Health Practitioners, Substance Misuse and Domestic Abuse Specialists and in-house Family Therapy and Social Care CAMHS teams. Together, we create a wraparound network of support that helps families stay together safely. Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience A qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England, with successful completion of the ASYE. Confident in your knowledge and practice, with experience across voluntary and statutory settings. A natural collaborator and communicator who brings compassion, creativity and clarity to your work. A champion for children and families, with a belief in their potential and a commitment to their rights. How We Support You You will be part of a small team of five Social Workers with manageable caseloads. Dedicated business support staff work alongside you to reduce admin and free up your time. You will have opportunities to lead, influence and innovate through working groups and service development. Our training offer is second to none: Systemic Psychotherapy (Levels 1, 2 and 3), Practice Educator training, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Informed Practice, Leadership Development and much more. We offer clear career progression through our panel for Senior Social Worker and Advanced Practitioner roles, plus ASYE, Step Up and Apprenticeship pathways. Excellent transport links and a vibrant, supportive working culture. If you are ready to make a real difference in the lives of children and families and want to do it in a place that values your passion, your practice and your purpose - apply now. Wandsworth is where your next chapter begins. All internal applicants for this secondment must seek permission from their current line manager before applying. Failure to do so may result in the secondment not being authorised. Contact Details For an informal discussion about the role, please contact: Veronica Leigh, Service Manager - Closing Date: 31 May 2026 Shortlisting Date: w/c 1 June 2026 Interview Date: w/c 1 June 2026 We may close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Richmond and Wandsworth Better Service Partnership is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan.
May 13, 2026
Full time
Children's Social Worker - Family Help Service Up to £52,767 per annum (subject to experience) + additional benefits Fixed Term (12 months) Full Time (36 Hours) Roehampton, London Ofsted Rating: 'Outstanding' View our Children's Services offer here . Are you a passionate and experienced Social Worker ready to change lives and shape futures? Join a team where your creativity, compassion and confidence are not only valued - they are essential. Every day in Wandsworth, Social Workers are helping families write new chapters in their lives.Through a family-led approach, we empower children and their families to overcome challenges, build resilience and thrive. As more families reach out for support and transformation, our service is growing - and so is our team.We are expanding to welcome motivated Social Workers who are ready to bring their heart, skill and vision to a place where their work truly matters. If you are driven by purpose and want to be part of a service that puts relationships at the heart of everything, we want to hear from you. About the Role In our newly formed Family Help Service, you will find more than just a job - you will find a place where your voice matters, your ideas are welcomed, and your impact is visible. This is your opportunity to walk alongside families through their most difficult moments and help them find strength, hope and solutions. You will work in a modern, collaborative environment with a stable, friendly team and strong, visible leadership. You will be part of a small, skilled team where supervision is regular, caseloads are manageable and your time with children and families is protected and purposeful. Our onboarding and induction are quick and efficient, ensuring you feel supported from day one. Our Approach We believe in the power of relationships. Our Family Help model is rooted in systemic practice and built on trust, consistency and co-production.You will work with families to create plans that reflect their voices and values - whether under Child in Need, Child Protection or care proceedings. You won't be working alone.You will be part of a multi-agency team that includes Children's Practitioners, Adult Mental Health Practitioners, Substance Misuse and Domestic Abuse Specialists and in-house Family Therapy and Social Care CAMHS teams. Together, we create a wraparound network of support that helps families stay together safely. Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience A qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England, with successful completion of the ASYE. Confident in your knowledge and practice, with experience across voluntary and statutory settings. A natural collaborator and communicator who brings compassion, creativity and clarity to your work. A champion for children and families, with a belief in their potential and a commitment to their rights. How We Support You You will be part of a small team of five Social Workers with manageable caseloads. Dedicated business support staff work alongside you to reduce admin and free up your time. You will have opportunities to lead, influence and innovate through working groups and service development. Our training offer is second to none: Systemic Psychotherapy (Levels 1, 2 and 3), Practice Educator training, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Informed Practice, Leadership Development and much more. We offer clear career progression through our panel for Senior Social Worker and Advanced Practitioner roles, plus ASYE, Step Up and Apprenticeship pathways. Excellent transport links and a vibrant, supportive working culture. If you are ready to make a real difference in the lives of children and families and want to do it in a place that values your passion, your practice and your purpose - apply now. Wandsworth is where your next chapter begins. All internal applicants for this secondment must seek permission from their current line manager before applying. Failure to do so may result in the secondment not being authorised. Contact Details For an informal discussion about the role, please contact: Veronica Leigh, Service Manager - Closing Date: 31 May 2026 Shortlisting Date: w/c 1 June 2026 Interview Date: w/c 1 June 2026 We may close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Richmond and Wandsworth Better Service Partnership is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan.
Team Manager - Family Help Service Up to £62,451 per annum Permanent Full Time (36 Hours) Tooting, London Ofsted Rating: 'Outstanding' Are you a passionate and driven Social Work Team Manager eager to expand your expertise in outstanding, relationship-based social work practice supporting children and families while making a lasting impact? Our values inspire our Outstanding Practice Framework , which creates the context to build relationships with families that bring about change to support children to live at home wherever possible. Following our implementation of Family Safeguarding model, you will join multi-agency teams offering the best practice conditions we've ever had to achieve the most positive outcomes for children and families. Can you provide creative leadership and management to Social Workers in your team to support children and their families by delivering evidence-based interventions that respect and promote their rights? About the Role Our Family Help Service has a stable, knowledgeable and creative team. Social workers benefit from small teams, regular supervision and a caseload that allows them to spend time with children and young people building relationships and building on their strengths and those of their wider family network. You will be a valued member of our team and encouraged to be a leader and champion of exemplary practice. Our Family Help model aims to support children and their families through consistent relationships and skilled interventions, rooted in systemic practice. You will lead a team of Social Workers who work with families to co-produce child and family assessments, and build family led plans under Child in Need and Child Protection frameworks, as well as in care proceedings. You will work alongside co-located Children's Practitioners, Adult Mental Health Practitioners, Substance Misuse and Domestic Abuse Practitioners. We have in-house family therapy and Social Care CAMHS teams, as well as a range of opportunities for progression. Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience: You will hold social work qualification with Social Work England membership and have successfully completed your ASYE. Proven leadership and management experience in a similar role. Experience of working across voluntary and statutory agencies with applied knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance. An excellent communicator and collaborator who is compassionate and understands the needs of children and young people. A 'can do' attitude coupled with creativity, you will be a champion for children and families and support them with hope, self-esteem and potential. If you meet the above criteria and can inspire, encourage and lead excellent social work practice to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people - we encourage you to apply for this opportunity. For an informal conversation about the role, please contact: Veronica Leigh, Service Manager - Closing date : 31 May 2026 Shortlisting date : w/c 1st June 2026 Closing date : w/c 1st June 2026 We may close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Richmond and Wandsworth Better Service Partnership are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan.
May 13, 2026
Full time
Team Manager - Family Help Service Up to £62,451 per annum Permanent Full Time (36 Hours) Tooting, London Ofsted Rating: 'Outstanding' Are you a passionate and driven Social Work Team Manager eager to expand your expertise in outstanding, relationship-based social work practice supporting children and families while making a lasting impact? Our values inspire our Outstanding Practice Framework , which creates the context to build relationships with families that bring about change to support children to live at home wherever possible. Following our implementation of Family Safeguarding model, you will join multi-agency teams offering the best practice conditions we've ever had to achieve the most positive outcomes for children and families. Can you provide creative leadership and management to Social Workers in your team to support children and their families by delivering evidence-based interventions that respect and promote their rights? About the Role Our Family Help Service has a stable, knowledgeable and creative team. Social workers benefit from small teams, regular supervision and a caseload that allows them to spend time with children and young people building relationships and building on their strengths and those of their wider family network. You will be a valued member of our team and encouraged to be a leader and champion of exemplary practice. Our Family Help model aims to support children and their families through consistent relationships and skilled interventions, rooted in systemic practice. You will lead a team of Social Workers who work with families to co-produce child and family assessments, and build family led plans under Child in Need and Child Protection frameworks, as well as in care proceedings. You will work alongside co-located Children's Practitioners, Adult Mental Health Practitioners, Substance Misuse and Domestic Abuse Practitioners. We have in-house family therapy and Social Care CAMHS teams, as well as a range of opportunities for progression. Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience: You will hold social work qualification with Social Work England membership and have successfully completed your ASYE. Proven leadership and management experience in a similar role. Experience of working across voluntary and statutory agencies with applied knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance. An excellent communicator and collaborator who is compassionate and understands the needs of children and young people. A 'can do' attitude coupled with creativity, you will be a champion for children and families and support them with hope, self-esteem and potential. If you meet the above criteria and can inspire, encourage and lead excellent social work practice to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people - we encourage you to apply for this opportunity. For an informal conversation about the role, please contact: Veronica Leigh, Service Manager - Closing date : 31 May 2026 Shortlisting date : w/c 1st June 2026 Closing date : w/c 1st June 2026 We may close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Richmond and Wandsworth Better Service Partnership are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan.
BLACK COUNTRY WOMEN'S AID
West Bromwich, West Midlands
Black Country Women's Aid Let us introduce ourselves Black Country Women's Aid (BCWA) is an established charity working across the Black Country and wider West Midlands, providing accommodation and community support services to victims of domestic abuse, sexual abuse and human trafficking. Services range from advocacy, civil remedies, support in court, individual and group support and access to a range of therapeutic interventions. All services are client and needs-led. Centre for the Analysis of Exploitation (CeAnEx) The Engagement Officer will join CeAnEx, and its highly regarded Community Engagement Project, run by Black Country Women's Aid. The Centre, based within BCWA, does innovative work to identify and support women who are sexually exploited in the West Midlands. We are a small, passionate team working on the ground in communities, and we combine this with open source intelligence and traditional academic research methods to identify victims of organised crime. Although we are an independent charity, we work closely with law enforcement and partner agencies. Our work is at the cutting edge, helping to develop new perspectives on human trafficking and sexual exploitation in the UK and beyond. Job Role Job Title: Engagement Officer (Romani-speaker) Position available: Temporary part-time position (16 hours per week) until end of March 2026. Salary: £12,948.48 pro rata (£30,348.00 FTE) Is this you? We are looking for a candidate who can speak English and Romani. The ability to speak Romanian is also beneficial. Experience of working with vulnerable people is an advantage. The Role: This is a unique, exciting and rewarding role, allowing the successful candidate to make a significant contribution to tackling exploitation. You will be involved in a variety of activities, including (but not limited to): Improving our cultural awareness when working with Roma women. Visits to sex work locations throughout the West Midlands Support for victims Involvement in BCWA's FCDO-funded Romania Project, aimed at tackling the trafficking of women from Romania to the UK To be considered for this position, click 'apply' and you will be emailed a link to an application form, job description, and equal ops form, plus details on how to complete your application. Informal enquiries can be made with Louise Brown, CeAnEx's Director. Please contact to arrange a call. CVs will not be accepted. Important information for all positions Black Country Women's Aid is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. It will be necessary for an enhanced disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service for details of any previous criminal convictions. Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies. The post holder must be female. Employment checks As a responsible employer we adhere to safer recruitment practice and all our employees are subject to the following recruitment checks: Right to work in the UK Under Section 8 of the Asylum and Immigration Act, as a responsible employer, we need to ensure that we do not employ anyone illegally. To avoid discrimination, we treat all job applicants equally. We therefore ask all candidates selected for interview to bring original documentation to show their Right to Work in the UK. A copy of these will be taken. Once the successful candidate has been appointed, the unsuccessful candidates' documents will be destroyed confidentially. You may be refused an interview if you do not bring the correct documents with you. References Following your interview, two employment references will be sought. One of these should be your current or most recent employer. If you have finished full-time education and you have no employer reference, we will accept a reference from: a professional from your centre of study, for instance, a teacher, lecturer or headteacher GP or health visitor a character reference from a person who knows you a civil servant from a government agency a bank manager DBS All positions are subject to DBS checks at the relevant level.
Oct 08, 2025
Full time
Black Country Women's Aid Let us introduce ourselves Black Country Women's Aid (BCWA) is an established charity working across the Black Country and wider West Midlands, providing accommodation and community support services to victims of domestic abuse, sexual abuse and human trafficking. Services range from advocacy, civil remedies, support in court, individual and group support and access to a range of therapeutic interventions. All services are client and needs-led. Centre for the Analysis of Exploitation (CeAnEx) The Engagement Officer will join CeAnEx, and its highly regarded Community Engagement Project, run by Black Country Women's Aid. The Centre, based within BCWA, does innovative work to identify and support women who are sexually exploited in the West Midlands. We are a small, passionate team working on the ground in communities, and we combine this with open source intelligence and traditional academic research methods to identify victims of organised crime. Although we are an independent charity, we work closely with law enforcement and partner agencies. Our work is at the cutting edge, helping to develop new perspectives on human trafficking and sexual exploitation in the UK and beyond. Job Role Job Title: Engagement Officer (Romani-speaker) Position available: Temporary part-time position (16 hours per week) until end of March 2026. Salary: £12,948.48 pro rata (£30,348.00 FTE) Is this you? We are looking for a candidate who can speak English and Romani. The ability to speak Romanian is also beneficial. Experience of working with vulnerable people is an advantage. The Role: This is a unique, exciting and rewarding role, allowing the successful candidate to make a significant contribution to tackling exploitation. You will be involved in a variety of activities, including (but not limited to): Improving our cultural awareness when working with Roma women. Visits to sex work locations throughout the West Midlands Support for victims Involvement in BCWA's FCDO-funded Romania Project, aimed at tackling the trafficking of women from Romania to the UK To be considered for this position, click 'apply' and you will be emailed a link to an application form, job description, and equal ops form, plus details on how to complete your application. Informal enquiries can be made with Louise Brown, CeAnEx's Director. Please contact to arrange a call. CVs will not be accepted. Important information for all positions Black Country Women's Aid is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. It will be necessary for an enhanced disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service for details of any previous criminal convictions. Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies. The post holder must be female. Employment checks As a responsible employer we adhere to safer recruitment practice and all our employees are subject to the following recruitment checks: Right to work in the UK Under Section 8 of the Asylum and Immigration Act, as a responsible employer, we need to ensure that we do not employ anyone illegally. To avoid discrimination, we treat all job applicants equally. We therefore ask all candidates selected for interview to bring original documentation to show their Right to Work in the UK. A copy of these will be taken. Once the successful candidate has been appointed, the unsuccessful candidates' documents will be destroyed confidentially. You may be refused an interview if you do not bring the correct documents with you. References Following your interview, two employment references will be sought. One of these should be your current or most recent employer. If you have finished full-time education and you have no employer reference, we will accept a reference from: a professional from your centre of study, for instance, a teacher, lecturer or headteacher GP or health visitor a character reference from a person who knows you a civil servant from a government agency a bank manager DBS All positions are subject to DBS checks at the relevant level.
FearFree delivers services across the Southwest for victims, children and perpetrators of domestic abuse, sexual violence and stalking with the aim to break the cycle of abuse and support all to live free from fear. We provide trauma responsive support, and this post will be fundamental to ensuring service users, stakeholders and partners experience this in our daily delivery. This exciting post will be working with children who have experienced or been affected by domestic abuse and sexual violence. Focusing on standard and medium risk cases, this role will provide practical and emotional support to children and young people, whilst working proactively with other professionals, with an emphasis on early intervention and awareness raising. FearFree is committed to flexible and hybrid working and this role will be a mix of home based and office based, alongside requiring travel for multi-agency meetings and other deliverables. This role may include evening and weekend work when required. Key Responsibilities Manage a caseload of low to high risk children and young people, predominantly through face to face appointments but also utilising virtual technologies and group work. Plan, recruit and deliver group work interventions for children and young people alongside colleagues. Complete an initial assessment of the child s needs so that you can identify and plan the support needed to address issues and prevent any problems from escalating. Assess the needs of the child and devise appropriate support and safety plans with due regard to the dynamic nature of risk. Proactively engage with children and young people affected by DA/SV by providing therapeutic sessions tailed to their needs in where they are in their recovery journey. Risk assess and follow FearFree safety procedures to ensure personal safety and that of service users and other staff at all times. Actively support carers and parents in how to support their CYP affected by trauma. This may include working together to ensure the child is support at every stage in their recovery journey. Respond to emergencies and crises with a focus on the child s wellbeing and safeguarding. Provide child-centred, trauma responsive support to all your cases taking in considering different learning needs, to empower the young person to make informed choices. Enable service users to participate in the design, delivery and evaluation of services. Keeping the child s voice central to all support and decision making wherever possible: taking the time to talk through and work with the individual child s understanding around safeguarding and why we need to share certain things. Act as duty officer, responding to incoming calls, logging referrals and making assigned outgoing calls, according to the duty rota. Work effectively within a multi-agency framework, consisting of the MARAC and local partnership responses to domestic abuse and sexual violence, in order to reduce the risk for service users and their families. Be proactive with your line manager to carry out periodic case reviews. Respect and value the diversity of the community in which the services work in, and recognise the needs and concerns of a diverse range of survivors ensuring the service is accessible to all. General Live and embody the FearFree values. To promote the service to external agencies where applicable. Give information and support to service users regarding their other needs and refer them to other support services as required. Ensure our service is widely accessible adapting practice as required to suit individuals. Work across a large geographical area to ensure locality is not a barrier to accessing services. Deliver training and information sessions to promote our service, and increase awareness and understanding of domestic abuse, sexual violence and stalking for victims and those who harm. Have a responsibility around safeguarding of both adults and children, maintaining knowledge of appropriate policies and procedures and integrated working. Support other agencies in the identification and referral of domestic abuse, sexual violence and stalking issues via promotion of service and institutional advocacy. Ensure all referrals are clearly logged on our database and all case records are kept fully updated, according to FearFree policies and procedures. Engage with case management supervision, reflective practice and clinical supervision as required, taking an active role in managing own wellbeing and supporting the wellbeing of your colleagues. Support colleagues in all services across FearFree as required. Support the sustainability of the organization by participating in fundraising activities and sharing ideas and contacts for income generation. To engage in and contribute to effective team working with a flexible and pro-active approach, including cover for other team members holidays and sickness. Undertake all statutory and mandatory training, as required by the organisation. To apply, please download the full job description/person specification along with the application and equality monitoring forms. Please send the completed application form and optional equality monitoring form direct to FearFree. There is no specific closing date for this role and this vacancy will close once a suitable candidate is found, so early applications are encouraged. For information about the processing of your personal data at FearFree, please visit our website. FearFree is committed to encouraging equality and diversity in the workplace. We strive to be a diverse and inclusive place to work where we can all be ourselves and individual differences are recognised and valued.
Oct 06, 2025
Full time
FearFree delivers services across the Southwest for victims, children and perpetrators of domestic abuse, sexual violence and stalking with the aim to break the cycle of abuse and support all to live free from fear. We provide trauma responsive support, and this post will be fundamental to ensuring service users, stakeholders and partners experience this in our daily delivery. This exciting post will be working with children who have experienced or been affected by domestic abuse and sexual violence. Focusing on standard and medium risk cases, this role will provide practical and emotional support to children and young people, whilst working proactively with other professionals, with an emphasis on early intervention and awareness raising. FearFree is committed to flexible and hybrid working and this role will be a mix of home based and office based, alongside requiring travel for multi-agency meetings and other deliverables. This role may include evening and weekend work when required. Key Responsibilities Manage a caseload of low to high risk children and young people, predominantly through face to face appointments but also utilising virtual technologies and group work. Plan, recruit and deliver group work interventions for children and young people alongside colleagues. Complete an initial assessment of the child s needs so that you can identify and plan the support needed to address issues and prevent any problems from escalating. Assess the needs of the child and devise appropriate support and safety plans with due regard to the dynamic nature of risk. Proactively engage with children and young people affected by DA/SV by providing therapeutic sessions tailed to their needs in where they are in their recovery journey. Risk assess and follow FearFree safety procedures to ensure personal safety and that of service users and other staff at all times. Actively support carers and parents in how to support their CYP affected by trauma. This may include working together to ensure the child is support at every stage in their recovery journey. Respond to emergencies and crises with a focus on the child s wellbeing and safeguarding. Provide child-centred, trauma responsive support to all your cases taking in considering different learning needs, to empower the young person to make informed choices. Enable service users to participate in the design, delivery and evaluation of services. Keeping the child s voice central to all support and decision making wherever possible: taking the time to talk through and work with the individual child s understanding around safeguarding and why we need to share certain things. Act as duty officer, responding to incoming calls, logging referrals and making assigned outgoing calls, according to the duty rota. Work effectively within a multi-agency framework, consisting of the MARAC and local partnership responses to domestic abuse and sexual violence, in order to reduce the risk for service users and their families. Be proactive with your line manager to carry out periodic case reviews. Respect and value the diversity of the community in which the services work in, and recognise the needs and concerns of a diverse range of survivors ensuring the service is accessible to all. General Live and embody the FearFree values. To promote the service to external agencies where applicable. Give information and support to service users regarding their other needs and refer them to other support services as required. Ensure our service is widely accessible adapting practice as required to suit individuals. Work across a large geographical area to ensure locality is not a barrier to accessing services. Deliver training and information sessions to promote our service, and increase awareness and understanding of domestic abuse, sexual violence and stalking for victims and those who harm. Have a responsibility around safeguarding of both adults and children, maintaining knowledge of appropriate policies and procedures and integrated working. Support other agencies in the identification and referral of domestic abuse, sexual violence and stalking issues via promotion of service and institutional advocacy. Ensure all referrals are clearly logged on our database and all case records are kept fully updated, according to FearFree policies and procedures. Engage with case management supervision, reflective practice and clinical supervision as required, taking an active role in managing own wellbeing and supporting the wellbeing of your colleagues. Support colleagues in all services across FearFree as required. Support the sustainability of the organization by participating in fundraising activities and sharing ideas and contacts for income generation. To engage in and contribute to effective team working with a flexible and pro-active approach, including cover for other team members holidays and sickness. Undertake all statutory and mandatory training, as required by the organisation. To apply, please download the full job description/person specification along with the application and equality monitoring forms. Please send the completed application form and optional equality monitoring form direct to FearFree. There is no specific closing date for this role and this vacancy will close once a suitable candidate is found, so early applications are encouraged. For information about the processing of your personal data at FearFree, please visit our website. FearFree is committed to encouraging equality and diversity in the workplace. We strive to be a diverse and inclusive place to work where we can all be ourselves and individual differences are recognised and valued.
Look Ahead Care Support and Housing
Islington, London
We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Employee Relations Specialist located at our Head Office in Islington. £50,000.00 per annum, working 35 hours per week. Want to feel like you're making a difference? You'll feel at home here. Our benefits include: Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service Free DBS Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card Fully paid induction programme and further training ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes Cycle to work scheme Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support Online wellbeing resources A generous pension - we will contribute up to 4% and life assurance cover up to £10,000 (T&Cs apply) Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship. What you'll do: The Employee Relations Specialist is responsible for building strong working relationships across the business and advising, coaching and training stakeholders and the People team on best practice on all aspects of HR case work. This includes (but not limited to) disciplinary, grievances, absence management, probations, restructures and TUPE as well as training and coaching managers to enable them to successfully manage their teams whilst effectively managing risks. This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead About you: Offering best practice and pragmatic advice on all areas relating to HR Case work with the outcome of aiming to manage risks and reach successful resolution Working with managers and staff to resolve conflict and grievances at the lowest level of formality possible Addressing employee raised issues/concerns Coaching and advising managers on policies/procedures, best practice and identifying risks/costs Ensuring compliance with employment law and policy and processes Ensuring all casework is dealt with in a timely and pragmatic way Facililate change - supporting and advising on restructures, TUPE etc Being a 'trusted advisor' to the business on all aspects of employee relations Support on succession mapping: Provide support in identifying current and future skills requirements, succession gaps. Support on HR induction and other HR related training Building a good working relationship with the wider People team to ensure the effective working of the whole team Ensure people management practices reflect employee brand, values and expected behaviours Health & Wellbeing: Provide guidance to business on best practice approach to dealing with and supporting life events and issues relating to health and wellbeing, including reasonable adjustments and referral to Occupational Health. Essential: Excellent HR experience with a strong emphasis on Employee Relations Ability to effectively influence, challenge and negotiate within their business area on a range of people/HR issues Ability to build effective relationships with people at all levels in the organisation, to understand business needs and consider and be aware of wider organisational and external impact Ability to give sound HR advice to managers on all aspects of HR issues Excellent understanding of employment law, regulations and good practice Ability to think outside of process where necessary and take full accountability Excellent stakeholder engagement and customer service with all managers and staff across the Organisation Desirable: Social Care sector Ideally have operated in a multi-site and unionised HR role TUPE experience For our full job description please visit our website About us: Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us. We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values: We focus on Excellence and innovation. We are Caring and Compassionate. We are Inclusive and Trusted. We work in Partnership and are One-Team. Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date. We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.
Oct 03, 2025
Full time
We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Employee Relations Specialist located at our Head Office in Islington. £50,000.00 per annum, working 35 hours per week. Want to feel like you're making a difference? You'll feel at home here. Our benefits include: Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service Free DBS Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card Fully paid induction programme and further training ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes Cycle to work scheme Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support Online wellbeing resources A generous pension - we will contribute up to 4% and life assurance cover up to £10,000 (T&Cs apply) Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship. What you'll do: The Employee Relations Specialist is responsible for building strong working relationships across the business and advising, coaching and training stakeholders and the People team on best practice on all aspects of HR case work. This includes (but not limited to) disciplinary, grievances, absence management, probations, restructures and TUPE as well as training and coaching managers to enable them to successfully manage their teams whilst effectively managing risks. This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead About you: Offering best practice and pragmatic advice on all areas relating to HR Case work with the outcome of aiming to manage risks and reach successful resolution Working with managers and staff to resolve conflict and grievances at the lowest level of formality possible Addressing employee raised issues/concerns Coaching and advising managers on policies/procedures, best practice and identifying risks/costs Ensuring compliance with employment law and policy and processes Ensuring all casework is dealt with in a timely and pragmatic way Facililate change - supporting and advising on restructures, TUPE etc Being a 'trusted advisor' to the business on all aspects of employee relations Support on succession mapping: Provide support in identifying current and future skills requirements, succession gaps. Support on HR induction and other HR related training Building a good working relationship with the wider People team to ensure the effective working of the whole team Ensure people management practices reflect employee brand, values and expected behaviours Health & Wellbeing: Provide guidance to business on best practice approach to dealing with and supporting life events and issues relating to health and wellbeing, including reasonable adjustments and referral to Occupational Health. Essential: Excellent HR experience with a strong emphasis on Employee Relations Ability to effectively influence, challenge and negotiate within their business area on a range of people/HR issues Ability to build effective relationships with people at all levels in the organisation, to understand business needs and consider and be aware of wider organisational and external impact Ability to give sound HR advice to managers on all aspects of HR issues Excellent understanding of employment law, regulations and good practice Ability to think outside of process where necessary and take full accountability Excellent stakeholder engagement and customer service with all managers and staff across the Organisation Desirable: Social Care sector Ideally have operated in a multi-site and unionised HR role TUPE experience For our full job description please visit our website About us: Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us. We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values: We focus on Excellence and innovation. We are Caring and Compassionate. We are Inclusive and Trusted. We work in Partnership and are One-Team. Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date. We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.
We are Hestia. We make a difference. At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Children and Families Lead Manager to play a pivotal role in our Domestic Abuse Services across London . At Hestia, we know that children are not just witnesses to domestic abuse they are survivors in their own right. We are looking for an experienced and passionate leader to join us as Children & Families Manager, shaping and driving the support we provide to children and their families across our domestic abuse refuges in London. Sounds great, what will I be doing? This is an opportunity to make a profound impact. You will lead on designing and delivering a transformative strategy for our children and families' services, ensuring that every child we support has the chance to feel safe, to recover, and to thrive. Working at both a strategic and operational level, you will bring together the voices of children, the expertise of our Children & Family Workers, and the knowledge of in house and external mental health specialists to deliver holistic, trauma informed support. Your leadership will be central in strengthening outcomes for families, embedding best practice, and ensuring our services respond to complex safeguarding needs with confidence. You will also play a key role in supporting and developing our frontline teams, helping them to remain resilient and equipped to deliver life changing work. As deputy child safeguarding lead for the organisation, you will bring authority and assurance to our safeguarding culture, ensuring we meet the highest standards of care and protection What do I need to bring with me? You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application. Here's what the team will be looking for We are seeking a qualified social work professional with strong expertise in child safeguarding (Level 4). The ideal candidate will bring experience in child-focused practice, trauma and crisis response services, and proven leadership as a Safeguarding Lead. You will have a track record of effective multi-agency working, developing protocols and referral pathways, and delivering training to upskill teams. With in-depth knowledge of child and contextual safeguarding, childhood development and the impact of trauma, you will be skilled at working with children and families in a user-led, strengths-based way to achieve the best outcomes. Interview Steps We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect. Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do! Face to face interview: Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based. Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles. Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation. We are a disability confident employer Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us. Safeguarding Statement Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia. Important Information for Candidates If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed. We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.
Oct 02, 2025
Full time
We are Hestia. We make a difference. At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Children and Families Lead Manager to play a pivotal role in our Domestic Abuse Services across London . At Hestia, we know that children are not just witnesses to domestic abuse they are survivors in their own right. We are looking for an experienced and passionate leader to join us as Children & Families Manager, shaping and driving the support we provide to children and their families across our domestic abuse refuges in London. Sounds great, what will I be doing? This is an opportunity to make a profound impact. You will lead on designing and delivering a transformative strategy for our children and families' services, ensuring that every child we support has the chance to feel safe, to recover, and to thrive. Working at both a strategic and operational level, you will bring together the voices of children, the expertise of our Children & Family Workers, and the knowledge of in house and external mental health specialists to deliver holistic, trauma informed support. Your leadership will be central in strengthening outcomes for families, embedding best practice, and ensuring our services respond to complex safeguarding needs with confidence. You will also play a key role in supporting and developing our frontline teams, helping them to remain resilient and equipped to deliver life changing work. As deputy child safeguarding lead for the organisation, you will bring authority and assurance to our safeguarding culture, ensuring we meet the highest standards of care and protection What do I need to bring with me? You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application. Here's what the team will be looking for We are seeking a qualified social work professional with strong expertise in child safeguarding (Level 4). The ideal candidate will bring experience in child-focused practice, trauma and crisis response services, and proven leadership as a Safeguarding Lead. You will have a track record of effective multi-agency working, developing protocols and referral pathways, and delivering training to upskill teams. With in-depth knowledge of child and contextual safeguarding, childhood development and the impact of trauma, you will be skilled at working with children and families in a user-led, strengths-based way to achieve the best outcomes. Interview Steps We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect. Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do! Face to face interview: Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based. Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles. Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation. We are a disability confident employer Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us. Safeguarding Statement Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia. Important Information for Candidates If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed. We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.