Fixed-Term (Maternity cover)
£32,642 (FTE) p.a.
Hours are flexible and with a choice of contracted hours being between 24-35 hour per week. (Full time – 35 hours a week)

It’s all about making a difference.

We are currently seeking a highly skilled and enthusiastic Out of Hours Team Leader to cover maternity leave until the end of March 2025.
The OOH Team Leader will lead the OOH’s team covering nights and weekends who answer the 24hour helpline and respond to the day to day support needs of service users in the refuge. The helpline is the first point of contact for Leeds Domestic Violence Service for any person who is experiencing domestic abuse.

The hours are flexible and some working from home can be arranged.

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

You will need:
• Experience of supervising and leading a team to provide excellent support to vulnerable people and children
• Experience working in supported accommodation
• A good understanding of safeguarding, domestic abuse, sexual and honour-based violence, stalking and forced marriage

The closing date for applications is 9am on Monday 25th November 2024

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, 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) 

Please send completed applications which should include your covering letter, CV and completed application form to:  [email protected]

For an informal chat, please contact [email protected]