Safe Housing Partnership Co-ordinator

London Borough of Bexley; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Safe Housing Partnership Co-ordinator to lead efforts in addressing domestic abuse. This role involves ensuring the availability of emergency safe accommodation and acting as a liaison between various agencies. The successful candidate will manage staff, provide training, and report on domestic abuse trends. Join a vibrant team dedicated to making a difference in the community while enjoying a competitive salary and excellent benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Excellent Pension Scheme

Generous Annual Leave

Bank Holidays

Qualifications

• Educated to Degree level or equivalent extensive experience in domestic abuse or safeguarding.
• Knowledge of domestic abuse processes like MARAC and Domestic Homicide Reviews.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational and strategic work on domestic abuse and ensure safe accommodation.
• Monitor domestic abuse trends and report findings to relevant authorities.

Skills

Domestic Abuse Knowledge

Staff Management

Multi-Agency Collaboration

Report Writing

Education

Degree in Social Care or Equivalent Experience

Job description

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Key Accountabilities And Responsibilities

Lead on both operational and strategic work relating to domestic abuse following the Domestic Abuse Act, and the Council’s Domestic Abuse Strategy

Ensure supported emergency safe-accommodation is available for survivors by sourcing and coordinating pan-London accommodation availability i.e., refuge spaces, single sex accommodation and other ‘relevant safe accommodation’.

Be the central point of contact for both internal staff and external providers and organising cross-departments collaboration. To act as third party liaison working closely with local domestic abuse agencies and the Community Safety Teams in both boroughs.

Monitor domestic abuse and report on trends, including reporting to the GLA and MOPAC as needed.

Effective staff management of direct reports and deputising for Senior Managers.

To be the training lead for the department therefore being an expert Domestic Abuse, this will include providing training to new starters, as well as periodic training for all staff. The postholder will need to be up to date with all policy changes and ensure their own training is kept up to date.

Please refer to the Job Description attached for more information.

Fixed Term Contract till 31st March, contract may be extended subject to external funding.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact [e-mail].

We will offer you in return a package that includes a competitive salary, an excellent pension scheme and generous annual leave plus bank holidays. For more information on the benefits package on offer please refer to the Candidate Information document attached.

We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date.

Candidate Profile

• Educated to Degree level or equivalent extensive experience in the field of domestic abuse, social care, housing or safeguarding
• Experience of working in a domestic abuse, Housing or safeguarding related area.
• Knowledge and understanding of key domestic abuse related processes, such as MARAC and Domestic Homicide Reviews
• Able to lead multi-agency meetings and deliver across a range of partnerships.
• Experience of writing and presenting complex reports and delivery plans
  
  

For the full list of essential and desirable criteria for this role then please refer to the Person Specification within the Job Description attached.

Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)

Bexley is a vibrant and diverse outer London Borough nestled in the Thames Gateway between London and Kent which means it combines the perfect blend of city vibe and the tranquillity of Kent. It's got award-winning parks, open spaces, and heritage sites. The borough has excellent transport connections, including the Elizabeth Line and proximity to the M25. Bexley offers fantastic amenities such as libraries, leisure centres, and shopping areas. Our borough is also home to numerous primary and secondary schools, as well as further education institutions.

Our Offer to you

We will offer you in return a package that includes a competitive salary, an excellent pension scheme and generous annual leave plus bank holidays. For more information on the benefits package on offer please refer to the Candidate Information document attached.

Recruitment Information

As a disability confident employer Bexley welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including hidden disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on [e-mail]

This role may be available as a development opportunity through secondment for the Council’s existing employees. The Council’s Secondment Scheme can be found here. If this option is of interest, please contact the recruiting manager.

We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date.

Seniority level

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  Mid-Senior level

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