Safe Housing Partnership Co-ordinator

Lead on both operational and strategic work relating to domestic abuse following the Domestic Abuse Act, and the Council’s Domestic Abuse Strategy 

Ensure supported emergency safe-accommodation is available for survivors by sourcing and coordinating pan-London accommodation availability i.e., refuge spaces, single sex accommodation and other ‘relevant safe accommodation’.

Be the central point of contact for both internal staff and external providers and organising cross-departments collaboration.  To act as third party liaison working closely with local domestic abuse agencies and the Community Safety Teams in both boroughs. 

Monitor domestic abuse and report on trends, including reporting to the GLA and MOPAC as needed.

Effective staff management of direct reports and deputising for Senior Managers.

To be the training lead for the department therefore being an expert Domestic Abuse, this will include providing training to new starters, as well as periodic training for all staff.  The postholder will need to be up to date with all policy changes and ensure their own training is kept up to date.

Fixed Term Contract till 31st March, contract may be extended subject to external funding.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact [email protected].

We will offer you in return a package that includes a competitive salary, an excellent pension scheme and generous annual leave plus bank holidays. For more information on the benefits package on offer please refer to the Candidate Information document attached.

We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date.

Candidate Profile

For the full list of essential and desirable criteria for this role then please refer to the Person Specification within the Job Description attached.

Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)

Bexley is a vibrant and diverse outer London Borough nestled in the Thames Gateway between London and Kent which means it combines the perfect blend of city vibe and the tranquillity of Kent. It's got award-winning parks, open spaces, and heritage sites. The borough has excellent transport connections, including the Elizabeth Line and proximity to the M25. Bexley offers fantastic amenities such as libraries, leisure centres, and shopping areas. Our borough is also home to numerous primary and secondary schools, as well as further education institutions.

Our Offer to you

We will offer you in return a package that includes a competitive salary, an excellent pension scheme and generous annual leave plus bank holidays. For more information on the benefits package on offer please refer to the Candidate Information document attached.

Recruitment Information

As a disability confident employer Bexley welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including hidden disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on  [email protected]

 This role may be available as a development opportunity through secondment for the Council’s existing employees.  The Council’s Secondment Scheme can be found here. If this option is of interest, please contact the recruiting manager.

We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date.