Domestic Abuse Workplace Champion Co-ordinator

Domestic Abuse Workplace Champion Co-ordinator
OPCC
Grade F £36,996 - £43,098 Pro Rata
Permanent
Part Time 22 Hours Per Week
Mather Avenue

Merseyside Police and Crime Commissioner

Are you looking for an exciting new challenge that will allow you to demonstrate your skills and share your experience within a fast-paced and dynamic working environment?

At Merseyside Police and Crime Commissioner's Office (OPCC) we understand that searching for your first job, your next job, or that big promotion is a huge milestone. Here, we always think about what it’s like to be in your position when making those big decisions. It takes courage to make change happen in your life, and we’re here to help you with that.

We’re here for the first step, the next step, and the big step.

You’re not just a number to us. You’ve got to know you’ll love working here. It’s as important to us as you ‘being the right fit’. We want to help you feel what it’s like to work at Merseyside OPCC to see the value you can bring to any of our roles, and how we can help you grow. We’re never one-size-fits-all. Our careers are as unique as you are.

We’re a kind, ambitious and diverse team, always supporting and encouraging each other. Our people are extremely important to our business, without them we wouldn’t be where we are today, if you like what you hear, then we’d love you to apply!

Job Purpose:

To oversee and manage all aspect of the Merseyside Domestic Abuse Workplace Scheme, Champions Training & Champions Network and Identify opportunities for income generation to allow expansion of the scheme across the County of Merseyside in order to support victims and vulnerable people.

Knowledge and experience:

Have a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of Domestic and Sexual Abuse and violence and Violence Against Women and Girls locally and nationally.

Have a wide-ranging understanding of the priorities and challenges for both the Statutory and Third Sectors in relation to Domestic Abuse

Have a proven track record in writing and delivering effective and specialist training in relation to Domestic Abuse

The ability to be able to inspire, enthuse and engage people from a wide range of organisations challenging perceptions and assumptions around Domestic Abuse

Have a high degree of interpersonal skills is required to build and maintain a network of contacts and excellent relationships with key partners, stakeholders and agencies representing the OPCC in different forums both internally and externally.

Have excellent planning and organisation skills are required to ensure suitable venues are available to run the courses.

Please use the attached JDQ and Leadership Framework when completing your 1000 - word evidence, please provide copies of your qualifications and your CV.

Please click here for full JDQ

Please click here for the leadership Framework

Benefits

At Merseyside Police/OPCC we value our employees, and we provide ample support and training to ensure you excel in your role, alongside receiving benefits such as:

25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays pro rata increasing to 30 days plus 8 bank holidays after 5 years full service.
Local Government Pension Scheme with contributions from 5.5% to 11.5% depending on your salary.
Access to on-site gyms – Mather Ave, HQ and OCC
Option to become a member of the onsite unions.
Discounts from various retailers via the Blue Light Scheme
Cycle to work scheme.
Taskers Salary sacrifice car scheme
Hybrid/Agile working (role dependant)
Support from our Health and Wellbeing Centre including Welfare Officers, Counselling, Physiotherapy and Mental Health Peer Supporters.
Flexible working opportunities 7am – 19:00 – (must work during the core working hours 10:00-15:00 )
Generous maternity/paternity and adoption leave entitlements.
Sick pay provisions

Our commitment to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion

Building a workforce that represents our communities is important to us. We aim to attract & keep people with the best skills & highest potential. We want to attract a diverse range of individuals into our force who might not have considered a career with us before.

We particularly welcome applications from women and black & ethnic minority candidates.

To help us achieve a workforce that represents our communities, we have a dedicated team working to encourage people from diverse communities to build their career with us. They provide support & guidance throughout the application process to candidates from under-represented groups.

To find out more about the support on offer from our dedicated Outreach team please click here or contact us at Outreach@merseyside.police.uk