Amber Womens Refuge CLG invites applications for the following position:

Domestic Abuse Outreach & Court Support Worker

Full time (39 hrs)- Permanent position
Kilkenny Based

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 work with the management and outreach team to continue to develop a sustainable and comprehensive Outreach service for Amber Women’s Refuge CLG and to maintain linkages with other service providers in order to raise awareness of domestic violence and abuse and the services provided by Amber.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• A full clean driving licence and use of own car is essential for this post and needs to be noted in your application.
• A Third level qualification in Social Care, Community Development or other related discipline.
• A minimum of 3 years work experience in a similar role which included outreach service delivery/community development.
• A working knowledge and insight into the issues affecting women and children experiencing domestic violence and abuse and the impact on their physical, emotional and psychological development.
• Experience of working co-operatively with other relevant services, and excellent skills in relationship building and networking.
• Flexibility required to meet service needs.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and an ability to work well in a team and lone working environment.
• Experience of Group Facilitation and Training.
• Experience of crisis management and that of working with people who may present with complex needs
• An understanding of risk and needs assessment and of the principles of risk management.

Application Note: 

When applying, please ensure to highlight that you hold a full clean driving licence and the availability of your own car for work purposes. Letter of application and Curriculum Vitae to: Jean Murphy (Assistant Manager) via admin@amberwomensrefuge.ie

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 the 2nd of May 2025 by 5pm. Interviews to take place: Monday the 19th of May 2025.

Short listing will apply. We will only contact candidates who have been shortlisted for interview.