Women’s Aid Dundalk CLG, Refuge & Support Service, Supports Women and Children impacted by Domestic Abuse/Coercive Control. It provides a range of pre-crisis, crisis and post-crises services and support to women and children and to the wider community.

Women’s Aid Dundalk CLG is an equal opportunities employer and is inviting applications for:

Refuge Support Workers X 2 Full-time Posts, 39 hours per week

The post is 39 hours per week excluding lunch breaks, with responsibility for supporting women and children who have experienced domestic abuse/coercive control. The work will involve working as part of a team to provide a range of services to residents, e.g. key working, support planning and advocacy. Women’s Aid Dundalk’s refuge and helpline operates on a 24/7 basis and a 12 hour shift pattern is currently being implemented.

The successful candidate will have:

Essential:

• Third level qualification and/or two years’ experience of working directly with women and children experiencing Domestic Abuse/Coercive Control
• A commitment to professional development.
• Excellent organisation, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent IT skills
• Empathetic attitude towards the needs of women and children impacted by domestic abuse/coercive control.
• Experience of working co-operatively with other services and relationship building.
• Experience assessing risk with women and safety planning.
• Commitment to work as part of a team.
• Ability to work on their own, and to seek support and guidance when needed.
• Access to transport and full driving licence

Desirable:

• Experience of Advocating on behalf of women.

Application Process:

Application forms and full job description available on request from, adrianna@womensaiddlk.net

Please note that CV’s will not be accepted.

Closing date for application is 12.00 noon Tuesday 20th August 2024.