VACANCY: ADVOCACY CASE MANAGER

THE ORGANISATION

One in Four is a charity, dedicated to ending the trauma of child sexual abuse whilst passionately and professionally committed to supporting survivors. With extensive experience and expertise in this field, the organisation provides life changing psychotherapy and advocacy services whilst actively engaging with policy makers to influence legislation and change.

One in Four works with all aspects of child sexual abuse, including working with those who have committed sexual offences against children as a core child protection strategy.

We maintain a culture of transparency and fairness and are committed to treating all clients and colleagues with dignity and respect. We are client centred and strive for excellence in meeting their evolving needs in innovative and evidence-based ways.

THE POSITION

Title: Advocacy Case Manager

Reporting to: Advocacy Director

Direct Reports: None

Usual place of Work: 35/36 Arran Quay, Dublin 7 with some flexibility in potential hybrid working available, subject to client needs.
The successful candidate will have a national remit; they will be required to occasionally travel and attend meetings throughout the country and work remotely when necessary.

Working Hours: Full time; 35 hours per week

Nature of Post: Permanent (following 6-month probationary period)

Closing date for applications: Sunday 27th October 2024 at 5pm.

Interview date: Friday 1st November 2024.

CONTEXT FOR APPOINTMENT ROLE SUMMARY

The Advocacy Programme provides specialist support to adult survivors of child sexual abuse.

The Case Manager will be responsible for delivering direct client work through contact and case work with the women and men who access the service. This includes in-depth one-to-one work with individuals.

The Case Manager’s primary focus is to provide clear and accessible information about the justice systems and child protection procedures while recognising and responding to trauma which can often get reactivated in legal processes. This includes sourcing and providing information and facilitating safe, effective contact with other agencies and services where necessary. The Advocacy Programme seeks to empower One in Four’s clients to decide what steps to take. The Case Manager acts only under their direction. Their role is to determine and discuss the options, to support the individual to act for them and where appropriate, to facilitate any further action.

Please see Job Description attached below.

HOW TO APPLY

Please send a CV and cover letter outlining your experience, core competencies and skills in relation to the role to recruitment@oneinfour.ie. Documents should be in Word or PDF format only. The closing date for applications is Sunday 27th October 2024 at 5pm.