Access and Assessment Team Leader - Leeds, United Kingdom - Doing good leeds

Description

Access and Assessment Team Leader (Female*)

Leeds Women's Aid

We are currently seeking a highly skilled and enthusiastic Access & Assessment (AAT) Team Leader.

AAT is the first point of contact for Leeds Domestic Violence Service for any person who is experiencing domestic abuse. The team works with victim-survivors, risk assessing and developing support and safety plans.

AAT is also the first point of contact for professionals who are making referrals, seeking support for their service-users or wanting advice.

You will support, lead and manage the team to provide a high quality and proactive service to victim-survivors and professionals from other organisations.

You will need;

• Experience of leading, motivating and managing a team.

• Experience of working at pace and the ability to deal with stressful and difficult situations under pressure

• Experience of working within an operational multi-agency environment

• A good understanding of safeguarding, domestic abuse, sexual and honour-based violence, stalking and forced marriage.

Leeds Women's Aid (LWA) is the largest women's charitable organisation in Leeds and provides services for victims of domestic abuse, honour-based violence, forced marriage, stalking and harassment and is the lead agency for two consortia, Leeds Domestic Violence Service and Women's Lives Leeds.

How to Apply

LWA is fully committed to the principles of equality of opportunity and applications are welcome from all sections of the community. LWA is a diverse and inclusive organisation, however we would particularly welcome applications from women from Black, Asian or Minoritized Ethnic communities, who are currently underrepresented at senior levels.

LWA is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required before taking up this position.

* Posts are open to women only (Exempt under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1)
For further information and to apply please download a pack from our website:

Leeds Women's Aid