Domestic Abuse Refuge Manager

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Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference and possess the skills and dedication to lead a women’s refuge? If so, we are currently recruiting on behalf of our charity client based in Leicester for a Domestic Abuse Refuge Manager.

This is a full time, permanent role and offers a salary of £30,868.

As a manager, you'll lead the daily operations of our vital service. Your role will encompass a diverse array of responsibilities, including roster management, budget oversight, staff training, assisting with benefit claims, utilizing computer systems, and conducting informative sessions for local authorities, the public, and partner organizations.

Main duties:

• Provide managerial support to all aspects of the refuge. This is a 24-hour refuge which provides a safe place for women and their children who have been victims of domestic violence.
• Responsible for the day to day running of this service. You will be doing rota’s, budgeting, managing staff, training staff, assisting with benefit claims, using computer systems, conducting talks and presentations to local authorities, the public and other organisations and much more.

Essential requirements:

• Strong background in working with people who have been victims of domestic violence and abuse. You will have worked for a non-profit organisation and have a good knowledge of how the benefits system works.
• Managerial experience in a similar setting and it would be advantageous if you have worked with people with complex needs before.
• A solid understanding of the benefits system is crucial.
• Strong interpersonal skills are a must, enabling you to cultivate positive relationships with colleagues, volunteers, external agencies, and service users.
• A valid driving license, access to a vehicle, and business insurance are essential

Proficiency in at least one of the following languages—Urdu, Hindi, Mirpuri, Punjabi, Gujarati, Bengali, Farzi, Pashto, or an African language, particularly Somali—is advantageous.

Please note that this position is exclusively for female applicants, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1.

Successful candidates will undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check before employment commences.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, if you do not hear from us within 7 working days, your application has been unsuccessful.

If this role is not for you but you do know somebody who would be interested, please feel free to refer them to us! We have a "Refer A Friend" bonus scheme and we will reward you retail vouchers for any referrals who are not already known to us and are successfully placed!

Red Snapper Justice is a member of the Red Snapper Group.

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The Red Snapper Recruitment Group is an equal opportunities employer.