Would you like to be part of an exciting West Yorkshire-wide pilot programme supporting individuals, families and children through the Family Court process?
Are you ready to make a meaningful impact through supporting domestic abuse survivors, ensuring their voice is heard in the Family Courts?
West Yorkshire Pathfinder Partnership (WYPP) is to be launched in June 2025 as a 12-month pilot, following successful programmes in other UK areas. Staying Put are proud to lead this partnership of 5 exceptional providers of domestic abuse services; Leeds Domestic Violence Service represented by Leeds Women’s Aid and Behind Closed Doors, WomenCentre, Pennine Domestic Abuse Partnership and Wakefield Domestic Abuse Service. We are now looking to set up our team of dedicated and passionate Family Court Team Leader, IDVAs and Support Worker.
Family Court Team Leader
About the role
This role will oversee the day-to day running of the West Yorkshire Pathfinder Family Court IDVA Service, taking responsibility for the co-ordination, management and delivery of the service. Working as part of a strong multi-agency team across West Yorkshire, you will ensure an effective service is delivered to domestic abuse survivors and their children. This role will also involve the line management of the Family Court IDVAs as well as working collaboratively with external partners, including the courts, CAFCASS and local authorities. Based in Bradford, there will be a requirement to travel across West Yorkshire.
- Full time, 37.5 hours, Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
- £32,960 per annum.
- 12 month fixed-term contract initially. There is the possibility of extension, depending on successful outcomes of the pilot.
About you
We’re looking for someone organised, who is an excellent communicator and who can manage and motivate a team. If you have experience supporting vulnerable people in a domestic abuse arena, a strong understanding of safeguarding practices and are confident in presenting information in different settings, we want to hear from you. We are looking for someone with ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic team environment and is able to influence and problem solve in a solution-focused way. Apply now and be a part of something meaningful!
Women only – ** Due to the nature of this role, we will only be accepting applications from women under schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010**
Application Information
For more information on the Pathfinder Partnership, individual partners and the role, please visit our website to download the recruitment pack and application form. https://stayingput.org.uk/family-court-team-leader-wypp/
Here you can download the job description and application form. Please submit completed applications to the address on the form. CVs will not be accepted.
We expect a high volume of applications so unfortunately, we will not be able to respond to all applications individually. If you have not heard from us after the shortlisting dates please consider that you have not been successful on this occasion.
Closing date: 5pm Tuesday 22nd April 2025
Shortlisting date: Thursday 24th April 2025
Interview date: Friday 2nd May 2025
The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.
