Drogheda Women\'s and Children\'s Refuge Centre CLG.
Ref: #CES-2411059
St Anthonys Priest\'s Ln Droghe, Co. Louth, A92 N90P
Eligibility to participate on CE is generally linked to those who are 21 years or over and in receipt of a qualifying social welfare payment for 1 year or more or 18 years and over for certain disadvantaged groups. Your eligibility will have to be verified by the Department.
To register your interest you can contact an Employment Personal Advisor (EPA) in your local Intreo Centre.
Applicants should supply suitable character references and be prepared to complete a Garda vetting application form.
Overview
This is a developmental opportunity for an Assistant Support Worker within the Core Support team. Accredited training will be provided to support your career. The role involves providing quality services to women and children experiencing domestic violence on behalf of a successful charity within the community.
Duties
* Support women who have been subjected to domestic violence, listen and provide emotional support and facilitate options for a future free from domestic violence.
* Develop, through engagement with service users, a support plan through planned sessions focusing on the safety of the participant.
* Take part in Care Plan Reviews.
* Provide support, assistance, and advocacy to participants, including court, housing, health, social welfare, rights, and entitlements.
* Develop referral links for women with local support services and networks.
* Ensure residents who are leaving Refuge are aware of ongoing outreach supports available to them.
* Maintain and update accurate records of all files and any associated paperwork and CRM systems, including database notes, in a timely and professional manner (e.g., Handover and ESafe).
* Attend and participate fully in all team planning and meetings.
* Work under the direction and guidance of Management to ensure the highest possible level of care is maintained.
* Liaise with and inform the Service Support Manager regularly of issues arising from work.
* Ensure the running of all services provided by the refuge, including manning the reception desk, facilitating intakes of new clients, and ensuring safety of everyone in the centre.
* Liaise and engage fully with CE Supervisor on a regular basis.
* Attend relevant trainings for continuous professional development.
* The above list is not exhaustive; you may be required to undertake any other duties.
About you / Qualifications
* You must have some working knowledge/familiarity with computers, and a willingness to learn/develop this.
* You must be willing to participate in all training related to the position and related to the work of the Refuge.
* You must be willing to participate in supervision sessions with the CE Supervisor, who will support you in the role and help identify training and education needs for future opportunities.
* This position is subject to Garda/Police Vetting.
* All candidates must demonstrate an interest in and a commitment to working in a social care environment with vulnerable adults and children. DWCR works from a trauma-informed, non-judgemental perspective.
Application Method
All interested candidates can register their interest by contacting Vicky at 0419847316 or email gdferro@droghedarefuge.org or your local Intreo Centre 0818 405060.
How to register your interest
To register your interest, note the scheme reference number (#CES-2411059) and contact an Employment Personal Advisor in your local Intreo Office.
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