Job Description

*Caseworker - assistant manager - Women's refuge*
*Full time permanent*
*£26,000 per annum*
We are working alongside a fantastic women's refuge organisation who are recruiting for an assistant manager.
You will be working for a women's equality organisation which exists to eradicate violence against women and girls and to support survivors. They recognise that ending violence and abuse takes a whole society approach to social change, and it needs you to help them achieve this!
This is a full time position where you would need flexibility to work on call hours, weekend and bank holidays.
If you are a dynamic, inquisitive person who has a passion for rights, diversity and inclusion and want to fight alongside those who may not have a voice, we would like to hear from you!
Company benefits

• Generous annual leave package
• Life assurance
• Employee assistance programme to support your health and well being at work and at home
• Flexi working
• Paid company sick pay
• Living wage employer
• Bike to work scheme and more!

About the role

• Deliver expert, specialist, independent domestic violence/abuse and other violence/abuse services to women and children through a range of delivery mechanisms.
• You will be supporting a multi-faced team of specialist IPA`s
• Promote good communication using regular team meetings
• Assist with the day to day operation of staff
• Assist in maintaining appropriate levels of cover within the team
• Support the team manager in staff supervision
• Prepare case studies
• Develop and deliver training for support staff
• Completing in on call duties

About you

• You will have management skills and experience
• You will have a thorough understanding of domestic violence
• You will have a good knowledge of the civil and criminal justice system for victims of domestic abuse and their children
• Understand child protection issues and how to respond effectively
• You will have experience of working with vulnerable people
• Good IT skills
• You will hold a Safelives IDVA training certificate or a relevant degree or vocational qualification or be able to demonstrate equivalent experience
• Excellent communication, negotiation and advisor skills
• You will be confident in dealing with crisis situations
• You will have a flexible approach to working
• You will be a driver and have access to your own car

If you are looking for a new and rewarding role with an organisation that truly makes a difference apply today or contact Stacey at BS Social Care 07483 928 055