REPORTING TO: Project Co-ordinator
CONTRACT: Six month fixed term contract – subject to funding.
HOURS: * hours per week
CLOSING DATE: End of the day *th September
*
SALARY: € * per hour
DUTIES OF ROLE:
* Work with the manager and administrator plus other designated staff
to create and maintain healthy, safe, and welcoming Safe House units.
* To be responsible for managing the waiting and admission list for
Yana’s Safehouses.
* To conduct face to face assessments with all applicants applying
for Safe housing.
* To complete Risk Assessments for all clients who move into the
Yana house.
* To induct women and children in to the Safehouse and ensure they
are aware of the house procedures and their responsibilities.
* To provide emotional support and advocacy for Safehouse occupants
with regards to Domestic Abuse.
* To provide support and advocacy to occupants with regards to
housing, move on and tenancy sustainment.
* Support women to organise childcare, local GP’s, and schools.
* To conduct weekly face to face support sessions with clients.
* To provide resettlement preparation and advocate with Cork County
Council, Hap and Private Rented Landlords.
* To report Child Protection Concerns in line with the Children’s
First guidelines.
* To manage the maintenance and Health and Safety of all Safehouses
including CCTV and conducting Health and Safety checks.
* To arrange rent collection and rent supplement payments for all
occupants.
* To develop policies and procedures where necessary.
* Develop and strengthen links with local agencies and communities.
* To work as part of a larger team within North Cork and to take
part in Team meetings.
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
* A minimum of one years’ experience working within Domestic Abuse
and an understanding of the dynamics of abuse
* A good knowledge and understanding of Domestic Violence legal
orders.
* Knowledge on Child Protection issues, homelessness, mental health
issues and addictions.
* Excellent communication skills including a non-judgemental
attitude
* Experience of report writing and competence in Microsoft Word and
Excel
* Ability to work alone and use initiative
* Must have your own car and a clean driving license
Please send a detailed Cover letter and CV to *
by the end of the day on Sunday *th September
*. Interviews will take place the week
commencing 2nd October *.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
