We are recruiting on behalf of a large, established housing charity with services across the UK, who are expanding their provision in Manchester.
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They are looking for an experienced Domestic Abuse Support Team Leader to join a new service supporting adults and children affected by domestic abuse, safeguarding concerns and complex support needs.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a strong background in domestic abuse and supported housing who is ready to take on a leadership role. You will manage a small team of support workers, provide guidance and oversight, and work closely with the Supported Housing Manager to ensure the delivery of a safe, effective and high-quality service.
You will play a key role in developing the new service, supporting staff, maintaining safeguarding standards and ensuring residents receive person-centred support that promotes safety, independence and long-term stability.
Key Responsibilities of a Domestic Abuse Support Team Leader
Lead, manage and support a small team of Domestic Abuse Support Workers, providing day-to-day guidance, supervision and direction.
Work closely with the Supported Housing Manager to support the effective day-to-day running and development of the service.
Provide practical and emotional support to adults and children with complex needs, particularly those affected by domestic abuse.
Oversee referrals, assessments, risk assessments and support planning to ensure residents receive appropriate and timely interventions.
Ensure safeguarding concerns are identified, recorded, escalated and managed appropriately.
Support staff in managing complex cases, challenging situations and high-risk safeguarding concerns.
Work collaboratively with Children's Services, local authorities, social workers, police and other statutory and voluntary partner agencies.
Monitor the quality of case notes, records, risk assessments and support plans, ensuring accurate and compliant documentation.
Support move-ins, inductions, welfare checks and ongoing resident assessments.
Ensure staff promote independence, tenancy sustainment, personal safety and positive outcomes for residents.
Support residents with Housing Benefit, welfare-related matters and access to relevant services. xgikmsk
Carry out regular property, room and welfare checks, ensuring health and safety standards and service requirements are maintained.
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