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 1987 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

We are seeking a suitably qualified children’s support worker 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:
37 hours per week Monday to Friday. Start and finish times will be Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 10am- 6pm, Thursday 10am to 7pm and Friday 10am to 4:30pm. (30-minute lunch break included).

(flexible working will be required and a TOIL policy is in place)

Salary:
€40,769 (Point one on MWRSS Salary Scale)

Application Process:

The application is by application form only.

Please send all completed applications to katie.carry@dvservicesmeath.ie by 12pm on Monday 27th of January 2025.

Interviews will take place on the 30th of January.

Please note any offer of a position is subject to Garda Clearance.
Meath Women’s Housing Association CLG is an Equal Opportunities Employer