Job Description

Job Ad: VAWG Project Officer - MARAC Coordinator

Location: Lewisham

Salary: £30 Umbrella

Contract: Full-Time

Make a Difference in Your Community

Are you passionate about creating safer communities and supporting victims of domestic abuse and violence? Lewisham Council is seeking a dedicated and organized Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Project Officer - MARAC Coordinator to join our Safer Communities Team.

This is an opportunity to take a pivotal role in coordinating our Domestic Abuse Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conference (DA MARAC) process, ensuring its smooth operation and contributing to the implementation of Lewisham's Domestic Abuse and VAWG Strategy (Apply online only).

Key Responsibilities:

Coordinate and administer the DA MARAC process, including case referrals, meeting agendas, and action follow-ups.

Deliver training and briefings on MARAC processes to internal and external stakeholders.

Collect and analyze referral and demographic data to identify and address emerging trends and inequalities.

Collaborate with local agencies and stakeholders to enhance support for high-risk victims.

Prepare reports and maintain records to support monitoring and evaluation of outcomes.

Support the development and implementation of VAWG-related policies, ensuring compliance with the Domestic Abuse Act 2021.What We're Looking For:

Comprehensive knowledge of legislation and policy relating to VAWG.

Experience in coordinating partnership projects, particularly those supporting vulnerable groups.

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage data, prepare reports, and meet deadlines.

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to engage with diverse audiences.

A proactive and flexible attitude to the needs of the service.

For more information please call Sam on (phone number removed)