AMBER WOMENS REFUGE CLG INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING
POSITION:
CHILD AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT WORKER
FULL TIME (**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** HRS)- PERMANENT POSITION
AMBER WOMENS REFUGE, is a long-established organisation working to
empower women and children of all cultures and backgrounds to live
abuse-free lives. As a specialist domestic abuse service our
professional team works alongside others to safeguard women and
children against domestic abuse, including coercive control. We
provide safe, supportive, client centred services, from early
intervention to recovery, both in the community and at the refuge.
OUR CORE VALUES ARE THOSE OF EMPOWERMENT, RESPECT, DIVERSITY &
INCLUSION, SOCIAL JUSTICE, AND INTEGRITY & TRANSPARENCY.
_THE PURPOSE OF THIS POST IS:_
* _To provide primary support through the development of support
plans and interventions, responding to the unique needs of children
and young people affected by domestic violence and abuse. To spearhead
service development initiatives, where the person will design and
implement targeted programmes and interventions to support children
and young people. To increase the capacity of the services provided by
Amber Women’s Refuge to children and young people._
_ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:_
* A third-level degree in Youth Work, Social Care, Youth and
Community Work, or other relevant field related to working with
children and young people.
_EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:_
* An experienced professional with a minimum of 3 years of
professional experience in a role(s), directly related to working with
children and young people using evidence-based methods of engagement.
* Demonstrated experience in spearheading service development
initiatives, including the creation and execution of programmes and
interventions designed to support children and young people at risk or
impacted by domestic violence.
* Demonstrated experience of working collaboratively with social
workers, community services and other key stakeholders to develop a
referral pathway for children and young people to respond to
identified needs and risk of domestic violence.
* Demonstrated experience of creativity, resourcefulness and of
using professional relationship building skills to engage with
children and young people to improve outcomes for them.
* Demonstrated experience of competence in designing, managing, and
implementing tailored support plans and interventions with children
and young people in response to needs and risks.
* Direct experience working with children and young people at risk,
both one-on-one and in group settings.
_WORK FLEXIBILITY AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:_
* _Must be flexible to work outside of standard office hours,
including weekends, to meet the evolving needs of our services._
* _A full, clean drivers license and access to own vehicle are
essential for this role._
_APPLICATION NOTE: When applying, please ensure to highlight that you
hold a full clean driving license and the availability of your own car
for work purposes._
LETTER OF APPLICATION AND CURRICULUM VITAE TO:
JEAN MURPHY (ASSISTANT MANAGER) VIA **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
_Further information available on request to above email ONLY._
_PLEASE SEE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR MORE DETAILS OF THE ROLE AND
RESPONSIBILITIES_
_CLOSING DATE for receipt of CV applications: Friday 7th of June
* by COB 5pm._
_INTERVIEWS to take place: Tuesday *th of June
*._
_SHORT LISTING WILL APPLY. WE WILL ONLY CONTACT CANDIDATES WHO HAVE
BEEN SHORTLISTED FOR INTERVIEW._
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
