APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION:
OUTREACH SUPPORT WORKER (**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**.5 HRS PER WEEK)
Drogheda Women & Children’s Refuge CLG (DWCR) is a long standing
voluntary organisation. We have been working in the community for over
* years and through our supports and services
have helped many thousands of women and children who have experienced
domestic violence and/or homelessness. We work closely with a wide
range of organisations and agencies to ensure a holistic approach to
support for women and children in the Drogheda and Dublin North East
area. We work to empower women to of all cultures and backgrounds to
live abuse free lives. We provide for women and children safe
emergency refuge accommodation, information, emotional support,
advocacy, court accompaniment and support to seeking long term
accommodation
The purpose of the role of an outreach worker is to provide support
for women experiencing domestic violence within the community, and
have a housing need due to the domestic abuse. This role includes
managing a case load within the community whilst raising awareness and
providing educational supports to women around domestic violence.
This role also includes being able to facilitate support groups within
the community and deliver programs to meet the needs being presented
to the service.
The Outreach worker will also undertake court accompaniments to assist
and support women in seeking court orders.
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL DEMONSTRATE:
* Third level Qualification at degree level in social care, social
science, or related field
* A minimum of 3 years relevant experience working in a social care
setting, housing development or related context with women/
families/children
* Theoretical and practical knowledge and understanding of domestic
violence
* Knowledge and understanding of the challenges and issues affecting
women and children experiencing domestic violence and relevant
legislation
* Knowledge around Risk assessment/Safety and Care planning is
essential
* Facilitation training and communication skills
* Excellent report writing skills
* IT and Database skills
Job Descriptions and person specification are attached to this
advertisement.
Include with your CV a cover letter clearly outlining in no more than
* words: _“YOUR QUALIFICATIONS & EXPEREINCE
TO DATE THAT WOULD MAKE YOU AN IDEAL CANDIDATE FOR THE ROLE”_
CVS AND COVER LETTER CAN BE:
* EMAILED TO: * (Input OUTRREACH SUPPORT
WORKER in to the Subject Line)
* POSTED TO: The Manager, Drogheda Women & Children’s Refuge CLG,
St. Anthony’s, Priest’s Lane, Drogehda, Co Louth
No later than 5PM WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 4TH **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
_SHORTLISTING WILL APPLY_
_DROGEHDA WOMEN & CHILDREN’S REFUGE CLG IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
EMPLOYER_
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
