CHILDREN’S SUPPORT WORKER - REFUGE
INTRODUCTION
Meath Women’s Refuge and Support Services (MWRSS) provide a wide
range of support and crisis services, including refuge accommodation
to women and children who have experienced domestic violence in Co.
Meath. Our organisation was founded in * and we
have expanded our work over the intervening years to include outreach
services, court accompaniment, therapeutic supports, and a children
and young person’s programme.
OUR VISION:
To live in a society where all forms of abuse against women and
children are not tolerated.
OUR VALUES.
WOMEN AND CHILD CENTRED
-All our work is led by the needs of women and children, and we bring
their voice to everything we do. We are committed and passionate about
women and children’s human rights.
INCLUSIVE
-We embrace diversity and strive to be a fully inclusive organisation
in who we work with, who works for us and how we do our work.
ACCOUNTABLE
-We strive to always achieve the highest standards across the
organisation.
TRUSTWORTHY
-We act with empathy, compassion, and integrity
WE ARE CURRENTLY SEEKING APPLICATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS:
FULL TIME ROLE (PERMANENT)- CHILDREN’S SUPPORT WORKER- THIS ROLE IS
FUNDED BY CUAN
FULL TIME ROLE (1-YEAR FIXED TERM CONTRACT)- CHILDREN’S SUPPORT
WORKER
We are seeking suitably qualified children’s support workers to work
with children and young people that reside in our refuge
accommodation. This work will take place under our evaluated model of
work for children in refuge. It will involve supporting children with
the transition into refuge by providing a safe space through play and
other creative activities. Each child will have the right to
participate in a support plan that represents their overall needs
while in refuge. This role will also support mothers with parenting
after domestic violence and other supports related to their children.
The role will support the transition out of refuge and link them into
our community children’s programme and external agencies where
required.
NUMBER OF HOURS:
* hours per week Monday to Friday. A two-week
rota is in place and start times will be 9: *am
or *am and finishing at 5:**Apply on the
website**pm or 6pm (week depending). ( *-minute
lunch break included).
(flexible working will be required and a TOIL policy is in place)
SALARY:
€ *, * (Point one on
MWRSS Salary Scale)
APPLICATION PROCESS:
The application is by application form only.
Please send all completed applications to * by
5pm on FRIDAY **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**TH OF APRIL **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE**. Interviews will take place on the **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE**TH OF APRIL **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**.
PLEASE NOTE ANY OFFER OF A POSITION IS SUBJECT TO GARDA CLEARANCE.
MEATH WOMEN’S HOUSING ASSOCIATION CLG IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
EMPLOYER
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
