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Are you passionate about making a difference to our citizens and the district that they reside in? Then, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Team

About the Role:

• We are seeking a Domestic Abuse and VAWG Programme Manager to support the strategic leadership and co-ordination of the Council’s domestic abuse statutory duties and commissioning strategy.  This important role will lead on a programme across the district to create positive results for residents and build safer, healthier, and more sustainable communities.

What will be expected from me?

You will take a lead role in:

• Whole system pathway development and integration of domestic abuse related services, community services and the Council’s Integrated Domestic Abuse Response Team (IDART).
• Programme management, including commissioning and contract management, assessing need, reviewing service provision, risk management, governance; and facilitating action plans to support the Council’s domestic abuse statutory duties and commissioning strategy.
• Actively supporting several boards and committees, including preparation and execution of reports as required.
• Coordination of the Council’s Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) and Men and Boys Strategy

 If you have programme management experience with significant knowledge in Domestic Abuse, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to lead in building a better, safer future for all.

What can I expect?

• A competitive salary
• Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy up to 10 extra days of annual leave
• Hybrid working (subject to role suitability)
• Access to high-quality training programs to advance your career to the next level.
• We are committed to supporting the wellbeing of our staff. We recognise that resilient teams need good work life balance as well as supportive leadership.
• Discounted and subsidised public transport (Arriva Bus Annual Travel Ticket, Northern Trains Limited (NTL), MetroCard).
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and a Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVC) scheme providing a tax efficient way to increase our pension.
• Great range of benefits including an Employee Assistant Programme, discounted membership to our excellent leisure facilities with free 12 weeks exercise program, discounts for a range of retail, entertainment, health and leisure providers, a cycle to work scheme, and many more.

Want to know more?

If you would like to know more about the role, the recruitment process or working for Wakefield Council, feel free to contact.

Name: Jennifer Smith

Tel: 07468711055

E-mail: jennifersmith@wakefield.gov.uk

Join us and make a real impact in the community. Apply today to become a valued member of our team!

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.

Company: Wakefield Council

Salary: Grade 10 SCP 32 £42,839 - SCP 35 £46,142

Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire

Sector: Health and Social Care

Sector: Mental Health

Sector: Wellbeing

Job Role: Support Worker