Domestic Abuse Prevention Programme Regional Manager (Mid East)

Key Responsibilities & Core Duties

• Ensure programme delivery adheres to the MOVE model, organisational policies and best practice and be the primary contact for referral agencies.
• Receive, screen and manage referrals for programme suitability.
• Manage DAS worker and initiate partner and ex-partner contact referrals.
• Co-ordinate and support regional teams.
• Manage risk assessment and safeguarding processes.
• Chair and contribute to risk management and safeguarding meetings holding the safety and confidentiality of women and children at the core through a trauma informed domestic abuse lens. Ensuring all actions are followed up.
• Ensure decisions are evidence-informed, proportionate and aligned with the organisation’s values, policies and legislative requirements.
• Attend case management and supervision meetings with your direct line manager.
• Escalate high risk situations to Service Delivery Manager.
• Liaise with TUSLA and the Probation Services in relation to Child Protection Conferences (CPCs) and tripartite meetings.
• Establish and maintain strong interagency relationships with relevant agencies (Gardaí, Legal Service, Health Care and Specialist supports).
• Prepare reports as required, in response to requests from clients and referral agencies in line with company policy.
• Maintain accurate, confidential records using MOVE Ireland’s CRM and databases in line with GDPR and internal policies.
• Lead on compliance with Children First and MOVE Ireland safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring safeguarding concerns are responded to appropriately and without delay.
• Participate in internal supervision, team meetings, external clinical supervision and annual staff appraisals.
• Raise awareness of MOVE Ireland amongst professionals and the public.
• Represent the organisation at interagency meetings, forums and relevant events.
• Working with and supporting the wider Regional Manager Team.
• Approve timesheets and invoices for payment.
• To work independently while maintaining a strong awareness of the wider organisation, fostering collaboration and contributing to MOVE Ireland’s mission and strategic objectives.
• Provide leadership, supervision, support and performance management to assigned staff members.
• Support staff development through regular supervision, coaching and annual performance review processes.
• Contribute to workforce planning, recruitment and retention activities within the region.
• Undertake other duties appropriate to the role as reasonably requested.