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 #removed#.

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.

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