Mna Feasa Domestic Violence Project: Project Worker (Part Time)
CORK ANTI POVERTY RESOURCE NETWORK CLg.
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5, Churchfield Ave., Churchfield, Cork
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Ionad Na nDaoine
The Gate Lodge, St. Mary’s Campus, Gurranabraher, Cork
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Mna Feasa Domestic Violence Project
Position: Part time Project Worker
Mna Feasa Domestic Violence Project is a constituent group of CAPRN – A Network of Community Action Projects, whose Primary objectives are the empowerment of individuals and groupings experiencing economic and social exclusion, to achieve increasing agency of their lives. Mná Feasa provides services to women who are experiencing or have experienced domestic violence in their lives. These services include a helpline support service, one to one support meeting, support groups working with individuals and groups of women to increase their awareness and reclaim control of their lives. Mná Feasa also provide a court accompaniment service along with outreach and education work in the local and wider community.
Hours of work: This position is part time, 19 ½ hours per week, Monday to Friday with flexibility required.
Salary or Pay Scale: Rate of pay will be decided upon level of experience and qualifications
Location: CAPRN CLG- Mna Feasa Domestic Violence Project, St. Mary's Health Campus, Gurranabraher, Cork City.
Closing Date: Friday 14th February 2025
Summary of the role:
The successful candidate will form part of a team of resource workers and volunteers who carry out duties under supervision of the Team Leader, and the guidance of the Administration Group. The successful candidate will offer a listening non-judgmental service whilst working with women on the helpline, on a one-to-one basis and in a support, group setting when necessary. Community education and raising awareness is an essential part of our work, and the successful candidate will be asked to participate in outreach work. The successful candidate will also have a working knowledge of computer software packages and GDPR legislation.
Role and duties of the Project Work:
- To offer a confidential and non-judgmental listening service on the dedicated Helpline
- To attend one to one meetings with women who require support in person
- To advocate for women who require external support
- To ensure confidentiality is adhered to at all times and that women we work with are treated with dignity and respect
- To engage in administrative work and organising of various tasks
- To liaise with groups in the local area as part of the community education and awareness raising aspect of the position
- To produce reports and other documents as and when required
- To keep informed of any developments in the area of domestic violence on a national level to include any changes in policy and legislation
- To adhere to CAPRN CLG/Mna Feasa Domestic Violence Project Policies and including Tusla policies on Child Protection
- To conduct and participate in research tailored for a target audience
Requirements:
The candidate should have a qualification and/or direct work experience of a minimum 3 year period in at least one of the following areas:
- Domestic Violence Work
- Social Care Work
- Community Development and Education
The candidate will agree to Garda Vetting by CAPRN CLG
The candidate will have excellent communication skills, work well within the current team and have the ability to work on their own initiative and take direction from a voluntary administration group.
Proficient IT skills are essential.
The candidate will be required to attend supervision with the team and our volunteers on a monthly basis.