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London, Greater London (On-site)
£30,000 per year
Full-time
Permanent

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Job description

Women's Refuge Deputy Service Manager (Female Only)

When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed.

Please note, due to the nature of the service, it is an occupational requirement that the post holder is female and the post is therefore exempt from the provisions of the Equality Act 2010 in terms of Schedule 9, Part 1, and Paragraph 1 of the Act.  

Job Title: Deputy Service Manager 

Location: West London (This location is hidden due to the sensitive nature of the service) Please note that this service has no step free access.

Salary: £30,000

Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday between 09:00 - 17:00. You may be required to work outside these hours dependent on service and resident requirements and you will also be expected to take part in the out of hours on call service.

About the Role

We're hiring a Specialist Women’s Refuge Deputy Service Manager someone who is passionate about supporting women and their children and is committed to their rights and safety. This role offers the opportunity to lead and support a refuge for women and children surviving domestic abuse, many of whom are living with trauma. You'll ensure the team are empowered, with the right tools and resources to deliver a seamless service that supports residents through their healing journey, helping them overcome personal challenges and work towards independence and their goals.

The service spans over 3 buildings and you will help lead a team of support mentors and children and family workers. We’re looking for a solution focused leader who is passionate about the resident group, committed to trauma informed and inclusive practice, and driven to make lasting change. You will ensure full contract and regulatory compliance while leading your team to meet KPIs and service requirements.

Some Key Responsibilities include:

  • Line management and leadership, offering guidance and support throughout the employee lifecycle.
  • Support the Service Manager in leading the day to day operational delivery of the service.
  • Risk Management ownership, ensuring processes and policies are followed.
  • Property and housing management, ensuring accommodation standards, timely maintenance and reporting.
  • Financial Management, including petty cash and budget management.
  • Contract management and Internal auditing, admin, and general other duties as required.
  • Striving to ensure excellence and quality in our service delivery.

About You

We're looking for someone who’s driven to provide high quality, person centred support to staff, colleagues, residents and participants, with a passion about supporting women who have faced complex trauma and domestic abuse. You enjoy working as part of a team, communicating well and building professional relationships with people from all backgrounds. You're confident supporting service level enquiries, offering advice on employment matters and resident or participant queries. Most importantly, you're compassionate, supportive and thrive in a fast paced, ever changing environment.

  • Due to the nature of the service, it is an occupational requirement that the post holder is female
  • Ability to provide high quality support and line management to staff
  • Ability to motivate and empower a team to achieve KPI's
  • Ability to provide advice, guidance, and support to the team on all aspects of service delivery including resident related queries
  • Knowledge of the needs of women experiencing domestic abuse and will have strong leadership and team development skills.
  • Understanding and/or experience of working with people of complex backgrounds, ex-offenders, mental health, substance misuse, challenging behaviours
  • Willingness and ability to work flexibly to meet service needs
  • IT Proficiency, including Microsoft Office, and the ability to navigate and learn new case management systems and other types of organisational software.
  • Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency

Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.

What we Offer

  • 25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service
  • Employer Pension Contribution
  • Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card
  • Access to discounted tickets for music events, shows, sports and more
  • Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work
  • Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
  • Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
  • Life Assurance Scheme
  • Cycle-to-work scheme
  • Annual Staff Awards
  • EDI Ambassador programme

About Social Interest Group (SIG)

SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings, probation settings, and hospitals. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, Kent and Liverpool. Our goal is to transform lives through empowering change. 

We believe good care and support improves lives with the vision to create healthier, safer, and more inclusive communities. Join us on our mission to empower independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital, and off the streets.
Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group. 

Additional Information

Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.

Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details below. 

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions. 

Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our website.

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Social Interest Group View profile Organisation type Registered Charity Company size 101 - 500

Empowering independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital and off the streets

Posted on: 19 December 2025
Closing date: 18 January 2026 at 23:30
Job ref: 298113CHJ
Tags: Operations, Governance / Management, Social / Support Work