SAFE HARBOUR OUTREACH & EDUCATION PROJECT
EMPOWERING COMMUNITIES, PROTECTING LIVES
APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE FOLLOWING NEW POSITION:
OUTREACH SUPPORT & EDUCATION WORKER
WORKING WITH WOMEN & YOUNG PEOPLE IN MOSNEY ACCOMMODATION CENTRE
(**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**.5 HRS PER WEEK – FUNDED FOR 2 YEARS)
Drogheda Women & Children’s Refuge (DWCR) is a voluntary
organisation with over * years of working in
the community, supporting women & children affected by domestic
violence and homelessness. Collaborating with various organisations,
we offer holistic support in Drogheda and Dublin North East. Our
mission is to empower women from diverse backgrounds to live
abuse-free lives by providing safe refuge, information, education,
emotional & therapeutic support, advocacy, court accompaniment, and
assistance in securing long-term accommodation.
The primary objective of this newly pilot position is to offer
outreach and educational support programmes and services to women and
children residing in the Mosney Accommodation Centre. Specifically
tailored for refugee women within the centre, the role seeks to
enhance their awareness of domestic and family violence, elucidating
its root causes, and facilitating access to referral pathways for
additional support. _The overarching aim of this role is to cultivate
awareness about the functions and resources provided by the DWCR,
ultimately working towards the establishment of a dedicated support
service within the Mosney Accommodation Centre._
The Outreach & Education Worker will take a community development and
trauma informed approach, building trust and the capacity of the women
living in the centre through various development programmes to engage,
and understand the issues facing women from culturally and
linguistically diverse backgrounds.
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.
This is a fixed term post, initially funded for a duration of two
years, with further continuation contingent upon available funding.
The project is funded by the Dept. of Justice through the Safety
Innovation Fund. Normal working hours are Monday to Friday; however,
the nature of this role requires flexibility in work hours to meet
DWCR support work and the project needs.
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL DEMONSTRATE:
* Level 7 or 8 qualification in one of the following disciplines:
* Community Development; Community Work; Social Care
* A minimum of 1 years’ experience working with the following:
* Working with various cultures on various projects and understanding
of cultural dynamics
* Supporting in the provision of one to one support to women in DV
situations, either information provision, signposting or listening ear
* Experience facilitating support programmes/groups
* Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of DV, dynamics and
support work.
* Demonstrating an understanding of immigration policies, practices
and legislation in Ireland
* Understand a trauma informed approach to work.
* A commitment to human rights-based approaches.
* Full clean driving Licence.
* The ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in
writing with people from all areas of the community and be comfortable
working with clients from diverse cultural and social backgrounds.
All Job Description/person specifications and Application forms are
attached to this advertisement.
TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION COMPLETE THE APPLICATION FORM ATTACHED AND
RETURN BY EMAIL TO: **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** (INPUT OUTREACH SUPPORT &
EDUCATION WORKER IN TO THE SUBJECT LINE)
NO LATER THAN 4PM ON MONDAY. JANUARY **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**ND
**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
CV’s and applications received after the time and date specified
above will not be accepted.
_SHORTLISTING WILL APPLY_
_DROGHEDA WOMEN & CHILDREN’S REFUGE CLG IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
EMPLOYER_
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
