Deputy Manager – Greenwich REF:015DEPGR
Refuge is the largest specialist service provider of domestic violence services in the country. It opened the world’s very first refuge in London in 1971 and celebrates its 40th birthday in 2011. On any given day Refuge is supporting over 1,600 women and children. It also runs the Freephone 24-hour National Domestic Violence Helpline in partnership with Women’s Aid.
Deputy Manager REF: 015DEPGR
Hours: 18.75 per week Salary: C£31,000 pro rata Location: Greenwich
This role requires an exceptional individual who wants to make a difference. You will have proven experience of providing direct emotional and practical support to African and Caribbean women and managing case work. In addition you will have experience of managing and motivating staff, as well as knowledge of domestic violence issues and experience of working in either a women’s refuge or residential setting. A recognised social work, housing or management qualification would be desirable.
As member of the management team the postholder, will be required to be available to deal with out of hours emergencies.
Benefits include 28 days holiday, a non contributory pension scheme, employee assistance programme, death in service scheme and childcare voucher scheme.
This post is based in women’s refuges and is therefore restricted to women under the Equality Act 2010*
Closing date: 12pm on 1 August 2011
An enhanced criminal records bureau disclosure will be required for this role.
*Occupational Requirement (Equality Act 2010) applies
All candidates must demonstrate a commitment to the values of empowerment, support and equality, which underpins all the work undertaken by Refuge.
Refuge values diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Deputy DVS Manager PT Greenwich JD
(FS 547245)
