Team Lead, Adult Community Services 
21 hours per week to be worked over three days plus occasional emergency on call shifts on a rota basis (shift allowance paid)
Maternity Cover - fixed term contract for maximum of 12 months 
Salary £20,708 per annum (full time equivalent £35,500 per annum)

We are looking for an experienced Team Lead with strong people management skills and a passion for supporting survivors of domestic abuse.

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Working with peer colleagues, you will have responsibility for ensuring the delivery of a high-quality trauma-informed community-based service for adults affected by domestic abuse. This is an interesting and challenging role where you will have line management responsibility for a team of front-line professionals. You will be involved in multi-agency and partnership working so the skills to build strong relationships is essential as is the ability to risk-assess and advocate effectively.  There will be the opportunity to contribute to the development and promotion of the service, so you must be comfortable with presenting and facilitating group sessions.

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You will need to be able to demonstrate line management experience (of both people and services), ideally within the charity sector and/or a trauma informed environment.  Knowledge of issues relating to domestic abuse would be advantageous.  Strong organisational and IT skills are essential.

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Your Sanctuary offers training opportunities, 25 days annual leave, a contributory pension scheme, an Employee Assistance Programme and a dynamic and engaging workplace. Successful applicants must be able to drive, have access to a reliable car, and live within a maximum 45 minute driving distance from our office address in Woking. 

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Please note that this is a maternity cover role and the contract will be offered on a fixed term basis for a period of 12 months but may be ended at an earlier date with 8 weeks notice.

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Your Sanctuary is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and equitable environment for all individuals associated with our organisation.  A full job description and covering letter with details of how to apply are below.  The closing date is 9am Tuesday 1st September 2026.  

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*Because of the nature of this post it is only open to female applicants and is exempt under Schedule 9 Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010. 

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No agencies please.

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