Refuge and Accommodation Services Senior Caseworker

The Refuge and Accommodation Services Senior Caseworker supports the Refuge and Accommodation Services Manager in the operational delivery of LBWP''s refuge and dispersed accommodation services. The postholder provides first-line line management, supervision and practice leadership to Refuge and Accommodation Caseworkers and Child Specialists, ensuring women and children receive high-quality, trauma-informed and culturally responsive support. Alongside managing a team of Caseworkers, the postholder may hold a reduced caseload of women with more complex support needs, oversee day-to-day operational issues, monitor the quality of casework and safeguarding practice, and support the Manager to ensure accommodation services are safe, effective and meet organisational and contractual standards. The post is based in Haringey with an expectation to work across Newham when it is required. This is a 0.5 role wiht a possibilty to be full time subject to funding. The Senior Caseworker deputises for the Refuge and Accommodation Services Manager in their absence where appropriate. This is a part time role, requiring 3 days per week (35 hours per week pro rata). There is potential for the role to increase to full-time hours in the future, subject to funding. Due to the nature of work and focus of LBWP, the organisation considers the candidate''s race and sex, to be an occupational requirement in accordance with Parag. 1, Schedule 9, of the Equality Act 2010. This post is open only to Black ..... full job details .....