At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the Domestic Abuse Safety Hub, ensuring effective interventions and compliance with standards.
- Company: 4Recruitment Services focuses on delivering specialist support services in Barnet.
- Benefits: Offers a supportive environment for staff wellbeing and professional development.
- Other info: Minimum of 3 years' experience in domestic abuse services is essential.
- Why this job: Join a dedicated team making a real impact on domestic abuse survivors' lives.
- Qualifications: Requires Level 3 qualification in domestic abuse support and a relevant degree.
4Recruitment Services are seeking an experienced Domestic Violence Team Manager to lead the delivery of a specialist Domestic Abuse Safety Hub service in Barnet. As Team Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day operation of the Domestic Abuse Safety Hub, leading a team of specialist practitioners including Independent Domestic Violence Advocates (IDVAs) and other support staff. You will ensure the service delivers effective interventions, meets contractual and organisational requirements, and maintains a survivor-centred approach at all times.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
- Service Delivery & Operational Management
- Lead the delivery of a high-quality, inclusive, culturally responsive and trauma-informed domestic abuse service.
- Ensure compliance with contractual requirements, quality standards, safeguarding procedures, and organisational policies.
- Monitor service performance and outcomes, ensuring survivors receive timely and effective support.
- Oversee contract delivery, partnership agreements, referral pathways, and service development initiatives.
- Produce regular performance reports for commissioners and key stakeholders.
- Leadership & Staff Development
- Provide effective leadership, supervision, coaching, and support to a multidisciplinary team.
- Facilitate team meetings, case discussions, and quality assurance activities.
- Promote a culture of learning, reflective practice, and continuous professional development.
- Support staff wellbeing and foster a positive, high-performing team environment.
- Performance Management
- Ensure accurate and effective use of case management systems.
- Monitor performance against agreed targets, outcomes, and service standards.
- Address performance issues appropriately and support staff to achieve their objectives.
- Implement and review team and individual work plans.
- Partnership Working & Representation
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with partners including police, health services, housing providers, children's services, and voluntary sector organisations.
- Represent the service at multi-agency meetings, including Domestic Abuse MARAC and other strategic forums.
- Support integrated working arrangements and identify opportunities to strengthen local responses to domestic abuse.
- Contribute to service development, partnership initiatives, and system-wide improvements.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:
- Significant experience supporting vulnerable individuals, particularly those affected by domestic abuse.
- Experience managing or delivering advocacy and support services within a regulated environment.
- Experience of multi-agency working, including MARAC processes and partnership engagement.
- Level 3 qualification in supporting victims of domestic abuse (e.g. SafeLives IDVA or equivalent).
- Degree-level qualification in a relevant field such as Psychology, Mental Health, Counselling, or Social Work, with UK-recognised professional credentials.
- Minimum of 3 years' post-qualification experience in domestic abuse services.
Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. 4Recruitment Services is an equal opportunities employer.
Domestic Violence Team Manager in Barnet employer: 4Recruitment Services
4Recruitment Services is based in Barnet and is committed to equal opportunities. The team prioritises a survivor-centred approach and fosters continuous professional development.
