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 ? KEY WORKER
JOB TITLE: Key Worker
LOCATION: Aoibhneas CLG
SALARY: HSE **Apply on the website** Social Care Worker Scale
HOURS: Full time post, **Apply on the website**-hour week flexible
working from time to time
CONTRACT: Permanent
SUMMARY:
Aoibhneas is seeking a Key Worker to join our team to provide
emergency accommodation to Women and Children fleeing Domestic Abuse;
welcome new families into the service and ensure the provision of
practical and emotional supports; operate the **Apply on the
website**-hour free Helpline, carry out assessments of support needs;
provide information, advocacy and referral services; develop and
implement suitable programmes to meet the needs of women and children
in refuge.
The right candidate will provide support and structured services to
residents in the Refuge and Community setting, with an emphasis on
progressing needs; ensure the safety and security of women and
children resident in Aoibhneas and represent the work and ethos of
Aoibhneas.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
CLIENT SERVICES
* Provide emergency accommodation to Women and Children fleeing
Domestic Abuse.
* Welcome new resident women and children and ensure that they are
familiarised with house rules, practices, services and activities
available.
* Ensure the provision of practical and emotional supports to all
residents in Aoibhneas.
* Operate the **Apply on the website**-Hour Refuge Helpline.
* Make an initial assessment of a woman?s support needs via the
refuge/ drop-in/helpline service.
* Advise and assist women on legal, housing, social welfare, rights
and entitlements
* Provide information, advocacy and referrals to appropriate
services
* Discuss all the options available and advise women on how to
access the relevant services
* Accompany woman to Courts, Sexual Assault Units, solicitor
appointments etc, when necessary.
* Meet the unique needs and interests of each woman as part of an
agreed plan paying attention to her family circumstance
* Provide ongoing emotional support to all women and children in
crisis and to create opportunities for each woman to share their
feelings about his/her home situation, their fears and anxieties.
* Create a friendly, safe, happy and caring environment for all
women and children.
* Develop and implement suitable programmes to meet the needs of the
women and children in the refuge.
LINKAGES
* Develop referral links for women with local support services and
networks
* Develop links with local service providers, Garda?, schools,
women?s groups etc.
* Attend and represent Aoibhneas at committees tasked to provide a
community response to domestic violence
ADMINISTRATION
* Maintain accurate and up to date records of all case files using
service database.
* Liaise with and inform the CEO and/or other designated persons, on
a regular basis, of issues arising from work.
* Prepare and compile departmental statistics
OTHER
* Work as part of a team, liaising with other staff in relation to
services for women/children/families.
* Supervise and co-ordinate volunteers and placement students.
* Maintain appropriate professional boundaries with residents and
colleagues.
* Promote the philosophy of self-help and mutual aid.
* 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.
* Perform such duties appropriate to the post, which may be assigned
by the CEO or other Designated Officer.
* Ensure standards are maintained and adhered to in line with
policy, procedure and legislation.
* Access the designated person on call when required in line with
policy and Children's First legislation.
* Participate in relevant training and development courses.
* Participate in the provision of services as part of the Refuge
team.
* Engage in supervision sessions on a regular basis.
PERSON REQUIREMENTS
ESSENTIAL
* Third Level Qualification at degree level in social science, social
care or related field.
* A minimum of 3 years relevant work experience working in a social
care setting with women/ families.
* 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 Domestic Violence Act/
Children?s First Legislation/ Child Care Act.
* Excellent facilitation, training and communication skills.
DESIRABLE CRITERIA
* Flexibility/Adaptability
* Integrity
* Dependability
* Concern for others
* Independence
* Stress tolerance
* Initiative
* Self-Control
* Experience of inter-agency working
* Full driving License
A Panel may be formed out of this recruitment process.
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 FRIDAY 6TH JANUARY, **APPLY
ON THE WEBSITE** 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._
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
