VAWG Officer inLondon inLondon PUBLISHED 7 JUN 2024

It is essential therefore that you have demonstrable experience of working within the VAWG sector, and significant experience of working in a multi-agency setting.
Job Description



Violence Against Women and Girls Officer



PO1: Starting salary £40,389 pa rising in annual increments to £42,855



1 x Fixed term/Secondment contract.



About Us:


It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our Lambeth 2Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth. To deliver on these ambitions, we have embarked our transformational One Lambeth Programme ensuring we are ‘connected by purpose,’ in everything we do to deliver excellence. We are proud to have recently developed a refreshed set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours that were develop for staff by staff; Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability. For more information, please have a look at our dedicated One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.


About the Borough:


Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.

With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.


About the Team:


Lambeth Council is recognised as a leading local authority in relation to our commitment to, and experience of, addressing Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG). This includes a strong partnership response and an innovative approach to service provision for victims and survivors of gender-based violence.

To ensure that Lambeth continues to maintain a strong partnership approach and continues to support all agencies in working to end violence against women and girls, we are recruiting a Violence Against Women and Girls Project Officer.


About the Role:


  • To coordinate and administrate the Lambeth Multi Agency Risk Assessment Conference (MARAC) and Lambeth Sexual Exploitation and Harm Panel (SEHP) to ensure the effective operation, performance and delivery of these processes, in partnership with key Lambeth stakeholders.
  • Support the Violence Against Women and Girls Team with the delivery of the Lambeth Made Safer Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy, with a particular focus on the coordination of a multi-agency response to high-risk victims and survivors of violence against women and girls.
  • Lead on developing the MARAC and SEHP processes using innovative solutions to manage caseloads and ensure victims and survivors and partner agencies receive an effective service.
  • Lead on refreshing the digital system, administration forms, policies and procedures where required and coordinate and administrate the Lambeth MARAC and SEHP steering groups.
  • Work in close partnership with staff from the voluntary, statutory and community sector to ensure they are familiar with the MARAC and SEHP processes, and their role and responsibilities within them.


It is essential therefore that you have demonstrable experience of working within the VAWG sector, and significant experience of working in a multi-agency setting. You will have a comprehensive knowledge of the needs and experience of victims and survivors of VAWG, and of related service delivery.


To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement will clearly evidence:


For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification in hyperlink below:


Job Description & Person Specification



Contact Information:


If you require more information about the role please contact Ella Pollock, Senior VAWG Workstream Lead 020 7926 1674.


Recruitment Timelines:


Advert close date: 11:59pm on Sunday 16 th June 2024.

Shortlisting: Tuesday 18 th – Wednesday 19 th June 2024

Interviews: Tuesday 25 th June 2024


Benefits:


We believe in rewarding our staff. When you join us, you'll gain access to a range of benefits, including:

  • Participation in our 5 Staff Networks: Black, Asian, and Multi-Ethnic, LGBTQ+, Disability, Young Professionals, and Women's.
  • Generous annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days, increasing to up to 35 days depending on length of service.
  • Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
  • Hybrid Working.
  • Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Occupational Sick Pay based on length of service.
  • Discounts at local restaurants.
  • Discount at our Active Lambeth Gyms.
  • Learning and Development opportunities, including Apprenticeships.
  • Cycle to Work Scheme.
  • Secure Bike Storage facilities at our Town Hall and Civic Centre.
  • Trade Union Membership.



How to Apply:


If you're interest in this opportunity, click on the apply button and complete an online application.

In your supporting statement, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an 'A' at shortlist stage.
We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement.


At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please click here .

In addition, you will also be required to undertake a Cifas check. Further information about Cifas can be found here Cifas

We actively support applications from Lambeth Care Leavers.
Job Description


Violence Against Women and Girls Officer


PO1: Starting salary £40,389 pa rising in annual increments to £42,855


1 x Fixed term/Secondment contract.


About Us:

It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our Lambeth 2Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth. To deliver on these ambitions, we have embarked our transformational One Lambeth Programme ensuring we are ‘connected by purpose,’ in everything we do to deliver excellence. We are proud to have recently developed a refreshed set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours that were develop for staff by staff; Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability. For more information, please have a look at our dedicated One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.

About the Borough:

Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.

With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.

About the Team:

Lambeth Council is recognised as a leading local authority in relation to our commitment to, and experience of, addressing Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG). This includes a strong partnership response and an innovative approach to service provision for victims and survivors of gender-based violence.

To ensure that Lambeth continues to maintain a strong partnership approach and continues to support all agencies in working to end violence against women and girls, we are recruiting a Violence Against Women and Girls Project Officer.

About the Role:

  • To coordinate and administrate the Lambeth Multi Agency Risk Assessment Conference (MARAC) and Lambeth Sexual Exploitation and Harm Panel (SEHP) to ensure the effective operation, performance and delivery of these processes, in partnership with key Lambeth stakeholders.
  • Support the Violence Against Women and Girls Team with the delivery of the Lambeth Made Safer Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy, with a particular focus on the coordination of a multi-agency response to high-risk victims and survivors of violence against women and girls.
  • Lead on developing the MARAC and SEHP processes using innovative solutions to manage caseloads and ensure victims and survivors and partner agencies receive an effective service.
  • Lead on refreshing the digital system, administration forms, policies and procedures where required and coordinate and administrate the Lambeth MARAC and SEHP steering groups.
  • Work in close partnership with staff from the voluntary, statutory and community sector to ensure they are familiar with the MARAC and SEHP processes, and their role and responsibilities within them.

It is essential therefore that you have demonstrable experience of working within the VAWG sector, and significant experience of working in a multi-agency setting. You will have a comprehensive knowledge of the needs and experience of victims and survivors of VAWG, and of related service delivery.

To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement will clearly evidence:

For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification in hyperlink below:

Job Description & Person Specification


Contact Information:

If you require more information about the role please contact Ella Pollock, Senior VAWG Workstream Lead 020 7926 1674.

Recruitment Timelines:

Advert close date: 11:59pm on Sunday 16 th June 2024.

Shortlisting: Tuesday 18 th – Wednesday 19 th June 2024

Interviews: Tuesday 25 th June 2024

Benefits:

We believe in rewarding our staff. When you join us, you'll gain access to a range of benefits, including:

  • Participation in our 5 Staff Networks: Black, Asian, and Multi-Ethnic, LGBTQ+, Disability, Young Professionals, and Women's.
  • Generous annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days, increasing to up to 35 days depending on length of service.
  • Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
  • Hybrid Working.
  • Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Occupational Sick Pay based on length of service.
  • Discounts at local restaurants.
  • Discount at our Active Lambeth Gyms.
  • Learning and Development opportunities, including Apprenticeships.
  • Cycle to Work Scheme.
  • Secure Bike Storage facilities at our Town Hall and Civic Centre.
  • Trade Union Membership.


How to Apply:

If you're interest in this opportunity, click on the apply button and complete an online application.

In your supporting statement, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an 'A' at shortlist stage.
We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement.

At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please click here .

In addition, you will also be required to undertake a Cifas check. Further information about Cifas can be found here Cifas

We actively support applications from Lambeth Care Leavers.


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