Meath Women’s Refuge and Support Services is a domestic violence
support service. We provide a wide range of support services that
include emergency refuge accommodation, outreach support,
psychotherapy and counselling service, educational programs, and a
specialist children’s programme. We have worked in the community for
over * years and have a strong record of
supporting women and children experiencing domestic violence. We work
closely with a wide range of stakeholders to fulfil our mission
statement and seek innovative responses to domestic violence in Co.
Meath.
ROLE: LIVE NIGHT SUPPORT WORKER, **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** HOURS.
PURPOSE: To work as a Live Night Refuge Support Worker (NSW) for the
delivery of support services to women and children in the refuge, one
to one and group settings.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Running of refuge support services in accordance with the
organisation’s policies and procedures.
* Manage the helpline, providing information, taking referrals for
refuge, and referring to internal services and external agencies where
appropriate.
* Ensure electronic and paper records and reports relating to your
work is of a high standard, and compliant with GDPR (General Data
Protection Regulation).
* Provide support to the Key Workers & Residents by taking on tasks
relating to the Residents Support Plan as requested.
* Provide support, information, and advocacy to residents and
helpline where needed.
* Ensure the environment of the refuge is maintained to a high
standard in line with health and safety policies and performing
housekeeping duties in relation to same e.g., in hygiene,
accommodation standards, fire hazards in line with the
organisation’s procedures and policies etc.
* Conduct and report security checks, including property checks,
fire safety checks, occupancy checks, welfare checks, and room checks.
* Conduct light cooking/baking activities as needed.
* Complete Esafe administrative quality control tasks as requested.
* Complete GDPR quality control tasks as requested.
* Liaise with the Night Support Worker (sleeping) for support as
situation requires.
* Maintain an ongoing level of Continuous Professional Development
(CPD) in line with upcoming CORU regulations.
* Highlight and participate in Quality Improvement initiatives
within MWRSS to ensure we are providing the best service possible.
* Attend and participate in team meetings, reviews, and
organisational planning events.
* Provide support to new, or temporary staff as required.
* Work a variety of overnight shifts to include weekdays and
weekends.
* Undertake other related tasks that may be assigned to you by your
line manager.
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
* Relevant Level 7 NQF relevant qualification and minimum of 1 year
of relevant work experience OR has a minimum of 2 years' work
experience in a domestic violence organisation.
* Displays evidence of relevant training and/or professional or
voluntary experience e.g., domestic violence theory, practice and
legislation, child protection training, GDPR, Trauma Informed Care,
Quality Improvement, Motivational Interviewing, Counselling Skills
and/or First Aid Training.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills. This includes
MS Office and experience of using Client Record Management (CRM)
program for record keeping and data collection.
* Has experience of working both in a team setting and on own
initiative, strong self- motivation, and is dependable, a strong
decision maker, and flexible in work practices as well as being a
strong team player.
* Has the ability to work in a calm manner during crisis situations
seeking support of relevant colleagues' external agencies as and when
required in line with organisational policies and procedures.
* Holds the ability to assess the needs and risks to women
experiencing domestic abuse in crisis situations and act appropriately
and professionally, using problem solving processes, which meet the
needs of women.
* Has a willingness to participate in continuous professional
development, in line with CORU recommendations and a willingness, when
applicable, to register and comply with their Code of Ethics.
* Works from the perspective that the woman is the expert in her own
life and has a commitment to the equality and human rights of women,
children, and young people.
* Has the capacity to hold strong boundaries, ability to identify
quickly if they have been compromised and ability to complete
reparative work.
* Understands the importance of health and safety within a
residential work environment.
DESIRABLE CRITERIA:
* Experience of collaborating with people experiencing crisis
situations.
* Experience of lone working.
* Knowledge of the importance of strong boundaries, experience of
implementing them, and reparation work when they have been breached.
* Experience of managing and prioritising your workload
* Experience of interagency work and joint service provision.
* Experience of facilitating programmes e.g., residents' group.
WORKING HOURS:
* The Night Support Worker role is a full-time position.
* The hours will be from *.**Apply on the
website**pm - 8. *am (9 hour waking shifts). The
normal hour rate is € *.**Apply on the
website** per hour. Saturday and Sundays are time and a half.
* NSW will be paid at the normal hourly rate for meetings they
attend outside of their core hours.
* Meath Women’s Refuge and Support Services staff handbook
contains further details on the employment practices of the
organisation.
* The Live Night Support Worker Employee Contract will reflect the
key duties and terms and conditions relevant to the role.
APPLICATION PROCESS
PLEASE SEND YOUR CV AND A COVER LETTER TO **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
before the deadline on THURSDAY, **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**TH FEBRUARY
AT 1PM, **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**. Interviews will take place from the
week of the 4th of March *.
PLEASE INCLUDE JOB TITLE IN THE SUBJECT LINE OF YOUR EMAIL
APPLICATION.
If you are successful, it is expected that the new role will commence
at the end of March/ start of April (pending the outcome of Reference
checks and Garda Clearance). Please have references available for us
to contact. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
_Meath Women’s Refuge and Support Services is an equal opportunities
employer._
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
