Background to the Organisation:

Yana Domestic Violence Project are advertising for a Support Worker position based in our Youghal and Midleton offices and covering the East Cork area. Yana have been operating a domestic violence support service in East Cork for over 5 years. We provide support by telephone, face to face appointments, outreach, accompaniments and Safehouses for clients leaving abusive relationships.

Title: Domestic Violence Support Worker

Reporting to: Project Co-ordinator
Contract: 21 hours per week with a Fixed Term Contract for 12 months
Hours: Monday, Tuesday and Friday 9am-5pm
Salary: €21 per hour
Closing Date: Monday 3rd February 2025

The post will be offered subject to receipt of satisfactory Garda vetting and references from current employer or similar.

Responsibilities:

• To offer a confidential listening, support and information service to women accessing the Project
• To work with clients on a one to one basis to offer support and advocacy
• To make referrals or support clients in making self-referrals as necessary.
• To advocate for clients with external agencies when appropriate and by agreement.
• To carry out needs assessments, risk assessments and develop safety plans/ support plans to address these needs.
• To provide support to clients around housing issues, if appropriate.
• To ensure that the confidential nature of the service is strictly maintained
• To network with local voluntary and community groups to represent the Project
• To maintain quantitative and qualitative records according to agreed systems and protocols
• To produce reports and other documents as required
• To keep informed of developments in the area of domestic violence including new methods of work, changes in policy, legalisation, additional supports etc.
• To adhere to YANA Domestic Violence Project CLG and Tusla policies on child protection.

Applicants are required to have:

• A minimum of one years experience in Domestic Abuse work experience or a similar field.
• A Third level qualification
• Access to their own car and a clean driving license
• An open and non-judgemental attitude towards women experiencing Domestic Abuse

All candidates should forward a cover letter and CV with the subject title 'Domestic Violence Support Worker’ to ecinfo.yana@gmail.com