Duties

This is a developmental opportunity, no experience necessary. Accredited training will be provided to support your career.

•	This is a developmental opportunity, no experience necessary. Accredited training will be provided to support your career.

Certain abilities and qualities will be required (See job description). We are looking for an Assistant Support Worker who along with a Core Support team will be responsible for the provision of quality services to women and children experiencing domestic violence. This is a great opportunity to work for a successful charity within the community.  Responsibilities:  -support women who have been subjected to domestic violence, listen and provide emotional support around their experiences of domestic violence and to facilitate options for a future free from domestic violence -develop through engagement with our service users a support plan through planned sessions focusing on the safety of the participant. -Take part in Care Plan Reviews -provide support, assistance, and advocacy to participants: including court, housing, health, social welfare, rights, and entitlements. - develop referral links for women with local support services and networks. - ensure that residents who are leaving Refuge are aware of the ongoing outreach supports available to them -maintain and update accurate records of all files and any associated paperwork and CRM systems, including updating the database notes, in a timely and professional manner i.e., Handover and ESafe. -attend and participate fully in all team planning and meetings, -work under the direction and guidance of Management to ensure the highest possible level of care is always maintained. -Liaise with and inform the Service Support Manager on a regular basis, of issues arising from work - ensure the running of all services provided by the refuge including manning the reception desk, facilitate intakes of new clients, ensure the safety of everyone in the centre. - Liaise and engage fully with CE Supervisor on a regular basis - attend relevant trainings for your continuous professional development The above list is not exhaustive; you will be required to undertake any other duties . About you:  You must have some working knowledge/familiarity with computers, and a willingness to learn/develop this. Are willing to participate in all training related to the position and training related to the work of the Refuge. You must be willing to participate in supervision sessions with the CE Supervisor, who will support you in the role; help you identify training, and education needs to assist you in your role and training for future employment opportunities. This position is subject to Garda/Police Vetting All candidates must demonstrate an interest in and a commitment to working in a social care environment with vulnerable adults and children.  DWCR works from a trauma informed, non-judgemental perspective always. You can register your interest by contacting Vicky on 0419847316 or email : vbolsacova@droghedarefuge.org or your local Intreo Centre 0818 405060