Domestic Violence Support Worker. South-West. Irlanda

Responsibilities:

To offer a confidential listening, support and information service to women accessing the WCB service who have experienced domestic abuse.

To provide accompaniment and 1-2-1 support for clients engaging with the courts service.

To provide those clients with accurate information and appropriate preparation to engage with the courts service

To provide support and mentoring to court accompaniment volunteer scheme

To staff the Crisis Helpline on an ongoing basis

To support and work alongside other staff as part of a team

To ensure that the confidential nature of the service is strictly maintained

Personal Specifications:

Essential

Third level qualification in social care, social work, community development or related subject

Knowledge of Children First policies and practice

Commitment to equality and service user empowerment

Own car and clean driving licence

Desirable

Experience of working in domestic violence service setting

Working knowledge of statutory and community services in West Cork

Understanding of domestic abuse and its impact on victims and their children

Trauma-informed training and practice

For an application form and more information please email : recruitmentwestcorkwomensproject.ie

Closing Date is 20th September at 1pm.