Job Description

About Merseyside Domestic Violence Service,

MDVS has been serving some of the most vulnerable people in Liverpool for almost 25 years, building one of the most dynamic domestic abuse organisations in Liverpool. Grounded in strengths-based, anti-oppressive values, we work with survivors, families, and perpetrators to end abuse and build safer futures.

Our services stretch across stalking response, child-to parent violence and abuse (CAPVA), perpetrator interventions (MASC and MAC), and our nationally recognised ANCHOR Project, which prevents unnecessary fleeing by keeping women and children safe in their homes.

We recently won the prestigious King's Award for Voluntary Service and exciting new roles funded across Merseyside, including leading the first stalking response across the region. This is a pivotal time to join our team!

The Role: Domestic Abuse Team Manager

33,500 Rising to 35,300 (in year 3) 37.5 Hours Per Week Full-time, 37.5 hours per week >

Contract Type Permanent

Location: Liverpool and some work to be carried out across Merseyside (hybrid working considered)

As Team Manager, you will:

1 Lead and support a multidisciplinary team working with survivors and perpetrators across a number of key MDVS interventions.

2 Oversee the operational delivery of our trauma-responsive, survivor-centred services, with a focus on high-risk cases involving coercive control, stalking, and repeat harm.

3 Supervise, coach, and develop your team through regular case management, reflective supervision, and strengths-based leadership.

4 Support the continued rollout of our Whole Family Response, ensuring survivor autonomy, perpetrator disruption, and systemic accountability are embedded in every case.

5 Contribute to our strategic development by identifying gaps, risks, and innovation opportunities across the domestic abuse landscape.

6 Represent MDVS within multi-agency structures (including MARAC, social care, housing, and health) and build strong, values-driven partnerships.

7 Support the integration of lived experience into our services, through co-production and community engagement.

About You You'll be a compassionate, driven, and highly organised domestic abuse practitioner with a strong understanding of risk, complexity, and intersectionality.

You'll have: Experience Significant experience in domestic abuse service delivery, including case management and safeguarding.

Understanding A strong understanding of coercive control, stalking, and perpetrator behaviour, and their impact on survivors and children.

Leadership Demonstrated experience supervising or managing staff and holding risk in a supportive way.

Knowledge A working knowledge of statutory duties under the Domestic Abuse Act, child and adult safeguarding legislation, and trauma-informed approaches. Commitment A commitment to equality, survivor leadership, and anti racist practice. Communication Excellent communication skills and the ability to navigate complex multi-agency environments.

Our Values We are: z Survivor-Centred We put voice, choice and safety at the heart of everything we do.

Justice-Oriented We hold systems and perpetrators accountable, not survivors. Disruptive We work to challenge harmful norms and disrupt abuse at its root. _ Trauma-Responsive We understand that healing requires trust, stability, and autonomy.

Collaborative We believe change happens when systems, communities and survivors work together.

What We Offer

28 days annual leave + bank holidays 3% employer pension contribution Clinical supervision and reflective practice Regular CPD and leadership development opportunities Flexible and hybrid working A deeply committed and values-led team How to Apply

Step 1 Before applying, please read the and Person Specification to understand the role and the skills and experience we are looking for.

Step 2 Download and complete the Application Form,

MDVS Team Manager Application Form.docx This will be sent when you express and interest if you fulfil the criteria via indeed

and write a personal statement (max 2 pages) clearly outlining how you meet the criteria in the Person Specification. Step 3 Write a personal statement (max 2000 words) clearly outlining how you meet the criteria in the Person Specification. Please submit:

Completed application form Up to date CV A personal statement (max 2 pages) clearly linking how you meet the criteria in the Person Specification. Please provide specific examples. Application Details If you need the application in another format or wish to discuss access requirements, please get in touch. Important Dates
Click here to access JD & Person Spec Click here to access Application form Deadline Friday, 28th of July, at 5pm Interviews Week commencing 4th August 2025 Questions

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From 33,500.00 per year

Benefits:

On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Liverpool L1 0AB

Application deadline: 28/07/2025
Reference ID: TEAM MANAGER