Domestic Violence Services Manager – East Sussex
Ref: EM1
Salary: Circa £32, 000 per annum
Do you want an outstanding management role calling upon all your versatility, judgement and tact? Do you have the ability to motivate and communicate well with others? Then consider this opportunity to manage our East Sussex sites. Responsible for managing the delivery of refuge services in the East Sussex area, you will ensure that a secure and supportive environment for women and children escaping domestic violence is provided.
This role requires a versatile individual, with proven experience of managing and motivating staff. You will have strong interpersonal and management skills. You must also have knowledge of domestic violence issues and experience of working in either women’s refuge/residential setting. A recognised social work/housing/management qualification would be desirable.
As member of the management team the postholder, will be required to be on call at all times. Also you will be expected to provide direct out-of-hours cover as required – including during bank holidays.
All candidates must have a commitment to the values of empowerment, support and equality, which underpin all the work undertaken by Refuge.
Benefits include 28 days’ holiday, a non-contributory pension scheme, employee assistance programme, death in service scheme and child care voucher scheme.
Closing date: 17th September 2010
*Section 7.2(d) of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 applies.
Due to the nature of this position an enhanced CRB disclosure will be required.
Refuge values diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
