Join our team as a Domestic, Sexual Violence and Abuse Team Manager and make a positive difference in the lives of survivors. Lead a dedicated team, provide support and implement strategies to combat abuse and help create a safer community.
The Independent Domestic Violence Advisors (IDVAs) and Team Manager are part of the Community Safety and Wellbeing Directorate. The IDVA roles identify, assess, and assist victim-survivors of domestic and sexual violence and abuse, in order to increase their safety and the safety of their families.
If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and relish being part of a close-knit team, supporting colleagues to deliver better outcomes for the residents of West Sussex. we want to hear from you!
Salary: £45,441 to £48,474 per annum
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract until 14 June 2026. The final end date will be confirmed with the successful candidate.
Working Pattern: Full-time (37 hours per week)
Location: Bridge House, Barrington Rd, Goring-by-Sea, Worthing BN12 4SE (Hybrid and Flexible Working)
Interview Date: 20 May 2024
Internal candidates wishing to apply for this role will be considered for a secondment position. Please can you therefore discuss and agree this with your manager before applying for this position.
You will work Monday to Friday with the requirement to travel countrywide. You will need to be able to travel independently around the county, including to areas that may not be easily accessible by public transport. Pool cars and pool bikes available. Final arrangements will be confirmed with successful candidate.
The Opportunity
We're looking for someone passionate about working in the local community, building relationships and who will manage the day-to-day operation of the service.
In this role, you will lead, supervise and oversight of a team that provides direct intervention to victim-survivors and their families through targeted support and partnership working with both internal and external partners including Children's Social Care and Police.
You will work with partner organisations to ensure victim-survivors receive the advice, information, and support that they require, including the provision of practical support where appropriate to reduce risk and promote safety.
With a focus on continuous improvement, you will lead and manage our Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conference (MARAC) responsibilities in West Sussex. You will ensure that all victims remain central to all coordinated responses and holding those causing harm to account.
As a proactive leader, you will enable the team to provide support to those who affected by sexual violence and abuse. You will be responsible for the case management for the IDVAs delivering the service and will regularly liaise with the Integrated Front Door Domestic Abuse Team Manager, ensuring that a seamless service is delivered to clients from referral to exit from service.
Apply now and embark on a rewarding career that values your skills offers opportunities for development!
About You
We are looking for someone with proven leadership skills and a desire to use these in influencing colleagues, partners and decision-makers, as part of our mission to secure continuous improvement to raising practice standards that will directly lead to better outcomes for victims, survivors and their families.
You will be faced with complex problems to solve across many domains, all of which will require energy, creativity, agility, and a strong drive to achieve change.
You will be able to demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, communicating on several different levels with multiple stakeholders and adapting your style accordingly.
You will have keen attention to detail, be comfortable working independently and be at ease in this fast-paced, agile environment with rapidly changing deadlines, workloads, and priorities.
For more information on the Key Skills as well as the Qualifications and/or experience required, please refer to the Job Description attached.
Further Information
The reference number for this role is CPP00924.
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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and a health check.
Equity, inclusion and accessibility is very important to West Sussex County Council. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, as this helps us build a diverse and talented workforce, that reflects the communities we serve. We ensure our approach to recruitment is flexible and supportive to enable all applicants to be at their best and to ensure they have the best possible chance of success.