Practice Manager - Domestic Abuse at East Sussex County Council

Eastbourne, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Aug, 26

Salary

56737.0

Posted On

18 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Team Management, Safety Planning, Risk Management, Professional Consultation, Crisis Communication, Case Management, Domestic Abuse Intervention, Professional Decision Making

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Could you be who we're looking for? This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of the Connected Families in Partnership team as the Domestic Abuse Practice Manager. The CFIP team offers direct support to families experiencing domestic abuse and more broadly the 3 CFIP services (focussing on Domestic Abuse, Substance Misuse and Mental Health) enable families to access meaningful, targeted and timely support at the earliest opportunity, working alongside Children’s Social Care and Early help teams. As the Practice Manager you will be responsible for overseeing a team of practitioners who are working with parents/carers, providing safety planning and intervention directly to those experiencing or causing harm. Applicants will need to demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of domestic abuse and have skills/experience that would enable the effective management of the team and service delivery. We are looking for candidates who have * Relevant professional qualification in an area of social work, nursing, probation, psychology or other expertise relevant to the service area and registered with a professional regulatory body as appropriate. * Evidence of continual professional development in working with domestic abuse or relevant expertise. * Ability to provide expert practice consultation and promote respect for social work professional authority and expertise. * Ability to manage risk and support professional decision making in your service area * Ability to communicate effectively in highly charged, complex and challenging circumstances to support professional decision making. To apply for this role, please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above and upload your CV and a Supporting Statement. We will be using your Supporting Statement to shortlist so please be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification, drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education, or personal interests. Please download the Job Description and Person Specification [https://fa-euru-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/cs/groups/public/documents/document/yta5/mde4/~edisp/ucmfa09018872.docx] for more information. For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply page [https://fa-euru-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/External/pages/10005] and our statement on the use of AI [https://fa-euru-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/External/pages/23001]. Interviews will take place in person at St. Mary’s House, 52 St Leonard's Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex BN21 3UU. The date will be confirmed once the shortlisting has taken place. Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page [https://fa-euru-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/External/pages/10009] for details. We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page. [https://www.eastsussex.gov.uk/jobs/benefits] East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit. For more information or an informal chat about the role please contact Patrick Walsh via Patrick.Walsh@eastsussex.gov.uk [Patrick.Walsh@eastsussex.gov.uk] or 07500 109049. For work that makes a difference, choose East Sussex. Additional Information This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record [https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record]. Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad. Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only. If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role. For further information please go to https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas [https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas] If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.

Responsibilities

Oversee a team of practitioners providing safety planning and interventions for families experiencing or causing domestic abuse. Coordinate with Children’s Social Care and Early Help teams to ensure timely and targeted support.