Safer Communities Violence Reduction Team Manager

Job Advert: Safer Communities Violence Reduction Team Manager Location: London Borough of Lewisham Rate of Pay: Up to £38.07 per hour Main Purpose of the Role: We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Safer Communities Violence Reduction Team Manager to lead the Violence Reduction Team (VRT) within Lewisham's Safer Communities service. This role is vital in driving a multi-agency approach to tackling group-related violence, using contextual safeguarding practices to break cycles of offending and exploitation. You will oversee day-to-day operations, ensure high-quality service delivery, and lead on performance management, monitoring, and reporting to the central Violence Reduction Unit. With responsibility for chairing multi-agency meetings, you will tackle cases involving young people at risk of exploitation, violence, or harm. This role offers the chance to make a significant difference in community safety while collaborating with a range of partners including the police, probation service, youth offending teams, and other local agencies. Key Responsibilities: Team Leadership: Provide operational leadership and manage a team of six directly and four indirectly, ensuring the delivery of high-quality interventions and safeguarding practices. Policy and Strategy Development: Lead the development and implementation of policies and strategies aligned with violence reduction objectives. Multi-Agency Collaboration: Chair meetings addressing c…