SUPPORT WORKER
EMPLOYER Men?s Aid Ireland
LOCATION OF EMPLOYMENT St. Anne?s Resource Centre, Navan, Co. Meath
REPORTING TO Social Care Team Manager
HOURS **Apply on the website**am to 2pm Saturday & Sunday
CONTRACT 4 months, specific purpose contract
THE ROLE
Men?s Aid Ireland is the only dedicated support service for male
victims of domestic violence in Ireland.
We support men and their loved ones who are experiencing difficult and
or abusive family situations. We are now seeking to add to our
dedicated team and are inviting applications for the position of
Part-time Support worker (Full training will be provided)
The candidate will have knowledge and understanding of domestic
violence and the legal options available to men and their families.
GENERAL DUTIES
* To provide legal information on family law issues, domestic
violence orders and court procedures to callers.
* Maintain all records and files in line with Men?s Aid
procedures, policies and guidelines.
* Input all records and files into our CRM in line with Men?s Aid
procedures, policies and guidelines.
* To support clients around safety issues and legal matters in
relation to domestic violence orders.
* To arrange bookings for face to face appointments and court
accompaniment workers.
* Facilitate face to face appointments with clients.
* Provide referrals to other organisations/sources of support.
* Provide information about survivor?s rights and information on
relevant court orders.
* To adhere to Men?s Aid Child Protection policy and make child
protection referrals if necessary.
* To stay up to date on the changes of policies, legislation and
additional supports available within the area of domestic violence and
attend all in-house training when required.
* Ensure all Men?s Aid GDPR policies are adhered to.
OTHER TASKS OR DUTIES COMPATIBLE WITH THE ROLE;
* Support local groups and agencies to deal with issues of domestic
abuse within their work programmes.
* Assist in the development of structures to enable Men?s Aid to
provide a wide range of services and supports to meet the needs of men
and children including individual and peer supports.
* Any other duties or tasks as required by the Manager which are
compatible with the aims and objectives of the organisation.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED
Support workers must most importantly be able to provide a
non-judgmental listening ear while adhering to the boundaries of the
role. Empathy & confidentiality are most important as well as
awareness of and adherence to the boundaries of the role.
* Empathy and a willingness to support male survivors of domestic
violence.
* Excellent listening, communication and interpersonal skills.
* Self-motivated.
* Computer skills including word processing, email and internet and
CRM. Experience of Microsoft Office desirable.
* Experience in report writing.
* Ability to work independently on their own initiative and as part
of a team.
* Possesses the ability to work in very busy or quiet environments.
* Ability to follow guidelines and represent the charity in a
positive manner.
* Previous experience key working vulnerable clients an advantage.
EXPERIENCE
The ideal candidate would have;
* A minimum of 2 years? experience within the area of domestic
violence
* Previous experience as a support worker.
* Knowledge of the workings of family court, domestic violence
orders, guardianship, custody and other basic family law matters.
* Helpline experience.
* A third level qualification in: social studies, social science,
social care or equivalent.
Interested candidates please submit your CV with cover letter to
Amanda Comey at Men?s Aid Ireland **Apply on the website**
Closing date for applications is WEDNESDAY **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**TH
OCTOBER **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** AT 5PM
_MEN?S AID IRELAND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER._
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Type: Permanent
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