DRIVE Case Manager

• Locations

  West London, London

• Salary

  £29000 - £33000 per annum + hybrid working

• Sector

  Social Care, Social Care & Health

• Type

  Permanent

Job Advert: Case Manager for Drive Project

Purpose: As a Case Manager, you will engage with high-risk domestic abuse perpetrators identified by MARAC. Your goal will be to promote attitudinal and behavioural change through one-on-one interventions and collaboration with existing agencies. You will work closely with the IDVA service to review risks, develop safety plans, and improve outcomes for all involved.

Responsibilities:

Interagency Work:

• Integrate the Case Manager role into multi-agency responses to domestic abuse.
• Challenge and support partner agencies to adopt best practices.
• Work with professionals to ensure effective risk management and safeguarding.
• Maintain partnerships with statutory, private, and voluntary agencies.
• Represent the service in multi-agency meetings and contribute to service evaluation.
• Act as a central point of contact for professionals involved in cases.

Case Management:

• Adhere to child protection and information sharing policies.
• Manage a caseload of high-risk domestic abuse perpetrators.
• Conduct thorough assessments and create individual support plans.
• Participate in regular service reviews and case management meetings.
• Take action to protect individuals when imminent risk is identified.

Recording and Administration:

• Maintain accurate and complete case files and records.
• Enter information into the Drive project electronic case management system.
• Ensure compliance with data protection and information sharing protocols.

Direct Work with Service Users:

• Maintain proactive engagement with service users to encourage behaviour change.
• Use motivational and therapeutic skills to address abusive behaviour.
• Support service users in addressing needs that contribute to risk, such as housing and substance use.
• Ensure accountability for continued abusive behaviour.
• Deliver consistent services including risk assessment, support planning, and referrals.

General:

• Stay updated with relevant legislation and best practices.
• Represent the service at local events and deliver training as required.
• Engage in reflective practice and continuous learning.
• Act with integrity and respect in all interactions.
• Hold a full driving license and be able to travel within the pilot area.
• Participate in evening and weekend work as required.

Person Specification:

Essential Experience:

• Direct work with vulnerable service users.
• Experience in public protection/safeguarding multi-agency settings.
• Managing safeguarding issues and procedures.
• Writing and presenting information to various audiences.
• Working within legislative frameworks.

Desirable Experience:

• Work with domestic abuse victims or perpetrators.
• Experience with service users with complex needs or challenging behaviour.
• Experience with mental health issues or substance misuse.
• Work with young people aged 16-25.
• Use of pro-social modeling and motivational interviewing.

Knowledge and Understanding:

• In-depth understanding of domestic abuse impacts and legal remedies.
• Knowledge of public protection arrangements and multi-agency working.
• Understanding of Idva work and Marac processes.
• Awareness of the child protection system.

Skills:

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong relationship management and partnership working skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent advisory, negotiation, and persuasive skills.
• Conflict and crisis management capabilities.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and networking skills.
• Reflection and self-awareness.

Attributes:

• Confidence in decision-making.
• Collaborative team player with initiative.
• Belief in the possibility of perpetrator behaviour change.
• Comprehensive understanding of risk.
• Experience in the domestic abuse sector.
• Capacity to manage conflict and trauma.
• Proactive and self-motivated.

Apply now to be a part of our dedicated team working to bring about meaningful change and improve safety for all involved.

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