Aoibhneas is a Domestic Abuse Support Agency working with Women and
Children who are or have been affected by domestic abuse.
Aoibhneas provides a complete continuum of care within a service of
excellence. A complete continuum of care arrangement provides for the
access of women and children to supports at earliest intervention
through provision of prevention and awareness raising programmes,
community-based support, refuge accommodation, transitional
accommodation and post refuge/ transitional support.
VACANCY ? CHILDREN & YOUTH SUPPORT WORKER ? COMMUNITY & OUTREACH
JOB TITLE: Children & Youth Support Worker ? Community & Outreach
(Three Year Fixed Term)
LOCATION: Aoibhneas CLG
SALARY: ?**Apply on the website**,**Apply on the website**-
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HOURS: Full time post, **Apply on the website**-hour week flexible
working from time to time
CONTRACT: 3 Year Fixed Term
SUMMARY:
Aoibhneas is seeking a Children & Youth Support Worker ? Community &
Outreach (Three Year Fixed Term) to join our Team to:
* provide supports and structured services for the children and youth
living with domestic abuse and engaged through our community services
in North Dublin, to remain safely in their own homes;
* provide a post refuge service to children and youth who return
home or who relocate to alternative accommodation settings;
* Provide appropriate therapeutical interventions, activities and
resilience-focus programmes as well as parenting programmes;
* Create community awareness and provide training on the impact of
Domestic Abuse on Children and Youth living with Domestic abuse and
Represent the work and ethos of Aoibhneas within the community.
This is a new and exciting role within the organisation. The ideal
candidate will meet the following criteria and have the following
skills:
PERSON REQUIREMENTS
Essential
* Third Level Qualification at degree level in childcare, social
science, social care or related field.
* A minimum of 3 years relevant work experience working in a social
care setting with children/youth.
* Experience of key-working clients or individual case-work .
* Excellent knowledge and understanding of domestic violence and
issues affecting women and children experiencing domestic violence.
* Understanding and working knowledge of Children?s First
Legislation/ Child Care Act.
* Excellent facilitation, training and communication skills.
Desirable Criteria
* Flexibility/Adaptability
* Integrity
* Dependability
* Concern for others
* Independence
* Resilience/ Stress tolerance
* Initiative
* Self Control
* Experience of inter-agency working
* Full driving License
CHILDREN SERVICES
* To make an initial assessment of a child?s support needs and
refer children in need of a more in-depth assessment to the relevant
agency in conjunction with the Direct Line and other designated
persons.
* Attend child protection case conferences and case conference
reviews.
* To accompany children and mothers to Child Guidance Clinics,
Courts, Sexual Assault Units etc., when necessary.
* To play a part in meeting the unique needs and interests of each
child as part of an agreed plan paying particular attention to their
family circumstances.
* To provide ongoing emotional support to all children in crisis and
to create opportunities for each child to share their feelings about
his/her home situation, their fears and anxieties.
* To manage each child?s behaviour by creating a friendly, safe,
happy and caring environment for all children.
* To identify behavioural difficulties and support the creation of a
behaviour management plan.
* To develop and implement suitable programmes to meet the needs of
the children accessing community and outreach services.
* Where possible and appropriate, organise and structure activities
such as arts, crafts, or games. These activities must be developed to
meet the particular needs, interests, and ages of the children;
therefore, the Child and Youth Support Worker need to be highly
flexible and have the ability to adapt to the changing client group.
* To provide parenting support to mothers and to facilitate
individual/group parenting classes if appropriate.
* To help mothers arrange temporary school placements for their
children.
COMMUNITY & OUTREACH SERVICES
* Provide training in the form of talks, workshops, etc., to schools,
statutory and non-statutory agencies.
* Create community awareness regarding the impact of domestic abuse
in children and youth and best practices to recognise, respond and
refer.
* Develop referral links for children and youth with relevant
support services and networks;
* Develop links with services in the North Dublin, North Inner City
and North County Dublin with local service providers, gardai, schools,
children and youth groups, parenting support programmes, etc.
* Attend and represent Aoibhneas at relevant committees tasked to
provide a community response to domestic abuse.
ADMINISTRATION
* Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all case files.
* Liaise with and inform the Direct Line, on a regular basis, of
issues arising from work.
* Prepare and compile departmental statistics
OTHER
* To manage activities, paying particular attention to safety,
hygiene, fire prevention and use of equipment.
* To work as part of a Community and Outreach team, liaising with
other staff in relation to services and supports for
children/families.
* To attend court hearings and give evidence as required.
* Work under the direction and guidance of the CEO or other
Designated Officer to ensure the highest possible level of care is
maintained at all times.
* Engage in supervision sessions on a regular basis.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
* Full time post, **Apply on the website** hour week
* Three Year Fixed Term Contract
* Salary scale is ?**Apply on the website**,**Apply on the
website**- ?**Apply on the website**,**Apply on the website**
Any interested applicants should forward their CV and a short covering
letter stating their suitability for the role.
Please email **Apply on the website** by **Apply on the website**th
February, **Apply on the website** by 5 pm for the attention of
Cristina Santamar?a,
Head of Services
Aoibhneas CLG.
PO Box **Apply on the website**
Dublin **Apply on the website**
Tel. **Apply on the website** **Apply on the website**
_ALL OFFERS OF EMPLOYMENT WITH AOIBHNEAS ARE SUBJECT TO GARDA VETTING.
AOIBHNEAS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER._
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