At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and manage domestic abuse refuge services, ensuring high-quality support for residents.
- Company: Respected specialist support organisation dedicated to helping victims of domestic abuse.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, ongoing professional development, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and to influence service development.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals and contribute to vital services.
- Qualifications: Management experience in domestic abuse or related support services, with strong safeguarding knowledge.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
A respected specialist support organisation is seeking an experienced Manager to join its domestic abuse refuge service. The organisation provides safe accommodation and vital support to women, children and other victims of domestic abuse, helping individuals rebuild their lives, increase their safety, and move towards independent living. The service is committed to delivering high-quality, trauma-informed support and works closely with local authorities and partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes for those accessing its services.
As Manager, you will play a key role in the day-to-day leadership and operational management of refuge accommodation services. You will support the Service Manager in ensuring the safe and effective running of the service, providing leadership to support workers and volunteers, overseeing safeguarding and risk management processes, and ensuring high standards of support for residents. You will be responsible for staff supervision and development, monitoring service performance, managing referrals and housing-related matters, supporting tenancy management processes, and working collaboratively with a range of statutory and voluntary sector partners. The position also offers the opportunity to contribute to service development, strategic planning, and the continuous improvement of domestic abuse services.
- Previous management or senior-level experience within domestic abuse, supported housing, refuge, homelessness, or a related support service.
- Strong understanding of safeguarding, risk management and trauma-informed practice.
- Experience supervising, supporting and developing staff teams.
- Knowledge of housing management, tenancy-related issues and partnership working.
- A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable individuals and improving outcomes for victims of domestic abuse.
The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of individuals affected by domestic abuse. Ongoing professional development and training opportunities. A supportive working environment with a strong focus on quality service delivery. The chance to contribute to the development and growth of vital domestic abuse services. Competitive salary and benefits package.
Domestic Services Supervisor employer: Hays
Join a respected specialist support organisation dedicated to providing safe accommodation and vital support for victims of domestic abuse. With a strong commitment to high-quality, trauma-informed care, this company fosters a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth through ongoing professional development and training opportunities. As a Domestic Services Supervisor, you will not only lead a passionate team but also have the chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of vulnerable individuals in your community.
