Aoibhneas is a Domestic Abuse Support Agency working with Women and
Children who are or have been affected by domestic abuse.
Aoibhneas provides a complete continuum of care within a service of
excellence. A complete continuum of care arrangement provides for the
access of women and children to supports at earliest intervention
through provision of prevention and awareness raising programmes,
community-based support, refuge accommodation, transitional
accommodation and post refuge/ transitional support.
VACANCY – NIGHT SUPPORT WORKER
JOB TITLE: Night Support Worker
LOCATION: Aoibhneas CLG
SALARY: HSE * Scale €**Apply on the
website**, * - €**Apply on the
website**, * (pro rata)
CONTRACT: Permanent
Part time post (alternate three nights ( *pm-7am
on/ off)
SUMMARY:
Aoibhneas is seeking a Night Support Worker to join our Night Support
Team to ensure the safety and security of Women and Children resident
in Aoibhneas Women and Children’s Refuge and to represent the work
and ethos of our organisation.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
CLIENT SERVICES
* Provide safety and security in a lone working capacity to Women
and Children resident in Aoibhneas Women and Children’s Refuge at
night, weekends and bank holidays.
* Ensure all safety and security protocols are observed and
enforced.
* To ensure the provision of emotional and practical supports to all
residents in Aoibhneas.
* To operate the *-Hour Refuge Helpline.
* To provide emergency accommodation to Women and Children fleeing
Domestic Violence.
ADMINISTRATION
* Maintain accurate and up to date records of all case files.
* Liaise with and inform the Manager, on a regular basis, of issues
arising from work.
OTHER
* Work under the direction and guidance of the Direct Lead or other
Designated Officer to ensure the highest possible level of care is
maintained at all times.
* Perform such duties appropriate to the post, which may be assigned
by the Direct Lead or other Designated Officer.
* Ensure standards are maintained and adhered to in line with
policy, procedure and legislation.
* Access the designated person on call when required in line with
policy and Children's First legislation.
* Participate in relevant training and development courses.
* Participate in the provision of services as part of the Refuge
team.
* Engage in supervision sessions on a regular basis.
PERSON REQUIREMENTS
ESSENTIAL
* A minimum of 1 year’s relevant work experience working in a
social care setting
* Knowledge and understanding of domestic violence and issues
affecting women and children experiencing domestic violence.
* Flexibility/Adaptability
* Integrity
* Dependability
* Concern for others
* Independence
* Stress tolerance
* Cooperation
* Initiative
* Self-Control
* Ability to deal effectively with conflict.
TO APPLY:
Any interested applicants should forward their CV and a short covering
letter stating their suitability for the role. Please email **Apply on
the website** by 5 pm on Monday *th November,
*. Interviews will take place on Friday **Apply
on the website**th November, *. Virtual
meetings will be facilitated.
_All offers of employment with Aoibhneas are subject to Garda Vetting.
Aoibhneas is an equal opportunities employer._
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others