Deputy Service Manager (Community-Based Services) – Southampton

Company: Southern Domestic Abuse Service
Apply for the Deputy Service Manager (Community-Based Services) – Southampton
Location: Southampton
Job Description:

*This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

Stop Domestic Abuse is a trauma informed organisation, the work we do to support those affected by domestic abuse may be triggering for those with past trauma. Please only apply if you are living free from abuse. If you’d like to talk to us about this, please get in touch.

Main purpose and scope of the job

  • Providing support to the Service Manager in managing all aspects of Stop Domestic Abuse’s services and projects, including delivery of contracted services, liaison with sub-contractors/partners, completion of monitoring and evaluation and identification of unmet/additional needs of clients.
  • Managing services that provide support, advice and assistance to adults and their children affected by domestic abuse and are staying in refuge/safe space and ensure that they are provided with secure, high-quality accommodation. To be able to work therapeutically within a communal living dynamic.
  • Recruiting, inducting, supervising, leading and developing staff within policy and quality standards and to provide a range of high-quality services.
  • Recording and maintaining up to date statistics of enquiries and referrals.
  • Supporting the Service Manager complete monitoring and financial returns required by funders/commissioners.
  • Deputising for the Service Manager as and when required.

Location & Contract

Southampton: Reference Number: STOPDA908Contract Type: Fixed Term Maternity Cover until September 2027 or until postholder returnsHours Per Week: 37.5 – Monday – Friday: 9am – 5pm

An enhanced DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) disclosure will be required for this role.

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Posted: July 21st, 2026