Venn Group
Service Manager
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Service Manager
Location: Flintshire
Contract: 6 Month Contract (Potential to Go Permanent)
Rate: £26 - £28 per hour via Umbrella
Hours: Full Time, Monday to Friday
Start Date: Immediate Start Available
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Refuge Manager to lead a specialist refuge service supporting families affected by domestic abuse. We are seeking a strong people manager who can lead a team, maintain high service standards, and ensure the delivery of safe, person-centred support for vulnerable individuals.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, motivate, coach and support a team of staff, promoting organisational values and ensuring a high-performing, inclusive and supportive working culture.
- Oversee the day-to-day delivery of refuge services, ensuring residents receive safe, effective and person-centred support whilst maintaining compliance with safeguarding, health and safety, and service standards.
- Develop and maintain a skilled workforce through supervision, performance management and personal development planning aligned to organisational objectives.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with local authorities, partner agencies, funders and community networks, representing the organisation positively and enhancing its reputation.
- Support budget management, procurement processes and supplier relationships, ensuring value for money and identifying opportunities to maximise funding and resources.
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- Previous management experience within a refuge, domestic abuse, housing support, supported accommodation or complex needs setting.
- Experience managing and developing staff teams.
- Strong understanding of safeguarding, risk management and supporting vulnerable individuals.
- Ideally experienced within domestic abuse services or supporting individuals with complex needs.
- Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle.
- Enhanced Adult and Child DBS issued within the last 3 years
To apply, please submit your CV via this advert or email scain@venngroup.com or djudge@venngroup.com
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