MARAC Co-Ordinator - ARB18753

Argyll and Bute Council; Arrochar; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

competitive salary

pension scheme

generous leave entitlement

cycle to work scheme

discounts on gym memberships andLeisur

wellbeing initiatives

learning and career growth

Job summary

Argyll and Bute Council’s Health and Social Care Partnership is seeking a MARAC Co-ordinator to support victims of domestic abuse. This remote-hybrid role can be based anywhere in Argyll and Bute, with attendance required in person for training and meetings.

You will co-ordinate MARAC referrals and meetings, support the Violence Against Women Partnership, ensure safety and other action plans are followed, and deliver MARAC-related training to staff.

Qualifications

• Experience in the domestic abuse field with leadership and organisational skills.
• Good understanding of the legislative framework and national strategy relating to domestic violence.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate MARAC referrals and meetings.
• Support the Violence Against Women Partnership.
• Ensure that safety plans and other action plans are actioned.
• Deliver MARAC-related training to staff.

Skills

Leadership experience

Organisational skills

Domestic abuse sector knowledge

Job description

Service: Health and Social Care Partnership

Closing Date: Friday 6 November 2026

We are looking for a Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conference (MARAC) Co-ordinator to join our Justice Social Work Team in Argyll and Bute to support those who are victims of domestic abuse.

Argyll and Bute is one of Scotland's most stunning areas. As its award-winning council, we play a vital part in the day-to-day life and long-term future of our beautiful and diverse communities. Our unwavering purpose is to make Argyll and Bute the place to be, the place where people want to live, to work and do business. And we are committed to making the council the place

to have a great career, by providing excellent benefits and a friendly, dynamic working culture so that each of our 5000 colleagues can deliver services that help our corner of Scotland thrive. Join us to make a difference.

This is a remote hybrid role which can be based anywhere in Argyll and Bute. Attendance will be required in person to deliver training and at meetings.

The main tasks will be:

• To co-ordinate the MARAC referrals and meetings
• Support the Violence Against Women Partnership
• Ensure that safety plans and other action plans are actioned
• Deliver training to staff on MARAC process

We are looking for someone experienced in the domestic abuse field who has leadership experience and organisational skills. A good understanding of the legislative framework and national strategy relating to domestic violence is essential as well as the ability to work in a multi-agency context.

Our employees make good things happen in the day-to-day life and for the longer term future of Argyll and Bute. We want you to feel valued working for us.

• competitive salary
• pension scheme
• generous leave entitlement
• cycle to work scheme
• discounts on gym memberships and leisure centres
• wellbeing initiatives
• opportunities for learning and career growth

We also embrace a modern approach to work, offering a flexible first approach where possible to requests from our employees to how they work.

We provide information to help with moving to the area, from finding somewhere to live to securing employment, and from schools and wider education to the varied lifestyles available here. If you have any enquiries, you're welcome to get in touch with us at

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We care about our people and the world around us and always aim to do the right thing. From employee recognition schemes to environmental policies we have many initiatives in place to help us look after the things we all care about.

Learn more here

• Argyll and Bute Employee Recognition Programme
• Disability Confident
• Equality and Fairness
• Climate Change
• Hybrid and Flexible Working Policy

Argyll and Bute Council recognises the numerous benefits of a positive work-life balance to the wellbeing and productivity of our employees. We will take a flexible first approach to requests from our employees to change the way that they work. While we must balance such requests with the need to ensure the quality of the important services we deliver is not compromised, we will ensure that each request is given careful consideration with a view to achieving a positive outcome wherever possible.

We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve.

We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice.

We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging.

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Applicant should note that:

Happy to talk about flexible working arrangements.

This post is not suitable for job share.

The salary shown is the full time equivalent salary, the actual salary will be paid pro rata for the hours worked.

The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2013, as amended, applies to this post.

Successful candidates may have to apply for Non-Police Personnel Vetting (NPPV) at Level 1, 2 or 3 (dependent on post) in order to access Police/ Court databases as an essential requirement of the post.