Domestic Abuse Support Team Leader (Manchester)

Niyaa People; Manchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Niyaa People is recruiting on behalf of a large national housing charity for a Domestic Abuse Support Team Leader in Manchester. You will lead a small team, oversee safeguarding, risk assessments and support planning, and work with Children’s Services and police to ensure a safe, person-centred service.

You will help establish the new service, support staff development and ensure residents receive independence-focused support in a challenging environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in domestic abuse safeguarding and risk management.
• Experience supervising staff and leading teams.
• Full UK driving licence – company car provided.
• Enhanced DBS check or willingness to undergo.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a small team of Domestic Abuse Support Workers with day-to-day guidance and supervision.
• Oversee referrals, risk assessments and support plans for residents to ensure timely interventions.
• Collaborate with Children’s Services, local authorities, social workers, police and partner agencies.
• Maintain high quality case notes, risk assessments and documentation in line with safeguarding standards.
• Support move-ins, inductions and welfare checks while promoting tenancy sustainment and safety.
• Participate in on-call rota and provide guidance during emergencies.
• Contribute to developing the new Manchester service and ongoing service development.

Skills

Leadership

Safeguarding

Risk management

Staff supervision

Communication

Decision making

Organisation

Education

Health & Social Care – Level 2+

Job description

Niyaa People is recruiting on behalf of a large national housing charity for a Domestic Abuse Support Team Leader in Manchester. You will lead a small team, oversee safeguarding, risk assessments and support planning, and work with Children’s Services and police to ensure a safe, person-centred service.

You will help establish the new service, support staff development and ensure residents receive independence-focused support in a challenging environment.