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:

Relief Refuge Support Workers x 2

The primary purpose of the relief post is to provide cover for annual leave, sick leave and training days for permanent staff with responsibility for supporting women and children who have experienced domestic abuse/coercive control. Relief work may include days, evenings, nights and weekends dependant on the needs of the service.

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.

The successful candidate will have:

Essential:

• Third level qualification and/or one 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 CV’s will not be accepted.

Closing date for application is 12.00 noon Wednesday 23rd April 2025.