Direct Intervention Team Manager (women only)

Savera UK; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A non-profit organization in Liverpool is seeking a Direct Intervention Team Manager to lead safeguarding and advocacy services for those at risk of honour-based abuse. The role involves managing the Direct Intervention team, overseeing referrals, and building partnerships with diverse communities. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in safeguarding services and a commitment to the organization's values of respect and inclusion. This role offers competitive compensation and generous leave allowances.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

Wellbeing support

Ongoing training

Employer pension contribution (3%)

Qualifications

• Experience managing frontline safeguarding or domestic abuse services.
• Knowledge of communities where honour-based abuse is prevalent.
• Experience in leading and supporting staff and volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the Direct Intervention team.
• Manage referrals and complex cases.
• Build partnerships with agencies.

Skills

Managing frontline safeguarding or domestic abuse services

Working across diverse communities

Leading, mentoring, and supporting staff

Service development and project management

Budgeting

Job description

Location: Liverpool (with travel as required). This role is based in our Liverpool office

Salary: £34,500

Hours: 37.5 per week

Reporting to: CEO

Direct Reports: Staff, volunteers, and student placements

Join Savera UK

Are you passionate about human rights and committed to ending ‘honour’-based abuse (HBA) and harmful practices? We are seeking a Direct Intervention Team Manager to lead our frontline service, supporting those at risk and driving change across communities.

The Role

This is a rewarding leadership role where you will:

• Lead and support the Direct Intervention team to deliver safeguarding and advocacy services
• Manage referrals, complex cases, and ensure person‑centred support
• Build and maintain partnerships with agencies and professionals
• Contribute to organisational development, fundraising, and strategy
• Ensure safeguarding, risk management, and service standards are upheld

About You

We’re looking for someone with:

• Experience managing frontline safeguarding or domestic abuse services
• Knowledge of working across diverse communities, particularly those where HBA and harmful practices are more prevalent
• Experience in leading, mentoring and supporting staff and volunteers
• Experience in service development, project management, and budgeting
• Commitment to Savera UK’s values of respect, inclusion, compassion, innovation, and ambition

What We Offer

• 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Wellbeing support and external supervision
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Employer pension contribution (3%)

Equality & Occupational Requirements

This role is open to female applicants only under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010, due to the nature of the work and needs of our service users.

How to Apply

To apply, please complete our application form and Equal Opportunities monitoring form and send them to [e-mail].

To be considered, you must complete all required sections of the application form to demonstrate how your skills and experience meet the role requirements.

Application deadline: 5pm on Friday 12th December 2025. In person interviews will take place during the first week of January 2026.

For an informal discussion, please contact Jenny at [e-mail].