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I am recruiting a CARING and PASSIONATE Interim Refuge Manager on behalf of a fantastic service. You will oversee the provision of two services in Merthyr Tydfil and Bridgend.
I am keen to speak with candidates who are dynamic, inquisitive, have a passion for rights, diversity and inclusion, and want to fight alongside those who may not have a voice.
This is a great opportunity to manage team members and lead the day-to-day running of the Refuge Service, providing specialist trauma-informed and person-led support to people affected by Violence Against Women, Domestic Abuse and/or Sexual Violence (VAWDASV).
This position is open to women only under the Equality Act 2010 pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1. It is also subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
* Hours: 35 Hours per week (Monday to Friday)
* Contract: 3 months (Potential to extend long term)
* Shifts: Monday to Friday
* Location: Merthyr Tydfil and Bridgend
Benefits of the Interim Refuge Manager:
* Generous Annual Leave Package Totalling 33 Days (Inclusive of Bank Holidays)
* Pension
* Life Assurance
* Employee Assistance Program - That Supports Your Health and Well-being at Home and at Work
* Flexi Working
* Paid Company Sick Pay & Emergency Dependent Leave
As an Interim Refuge Manager, you will be responsible for the following:
* Work closely with the senior management team to contribute to achieving the ambition and operational objectives of team members by demonstrating and positively role-modelling the organisation's values and culture.
* Collaborate with team members to plan and deliver high-quality, specialist, trauma-informed, person-led support services.
* Ensure team members place individuals supported through the service at the centre of designing their support and have a range of ways to give feedback about their experience.
* Manage safeguarding for your service area.
* Provide support to the team with case management and direction.
* Manage team preparation and attendance at the Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conference (MARAC) and other similar meetings.
* Collaborate in monitoring the team's compliance with external quality standards.
* Oversee regular audits and compliance.
* Empower individuals to have informed choices and design and achieve meaningful and impactful outcomes.
* Provide support, signpost, and refer adults and children to the internal and external services they wish to engage with.
Requirements of the Interim Refuge Manager:
* Hold a SafeLives IDVA training certificate or a relevant degree or demonstrable equivalent experience or a vocational qualification.
* Previous experience in a similar role.
* A driving licence and access to own vehicle is essential.
* Have an understanding of domestic violence and abuse, including the impact on victims and their children.
* Understand child protection issues and how to effectively safeguard.
* Experience in engaging with external agencies.
* Excellent IT and communication skills.
* Ability to provide practical and emotional support.
* Ability to manage own workload.
* Ability to work alone and as part of a team.
* Have a Live DBS on the update service.
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Vetro Recruitment acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Vetro is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merit alone.
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