Support Worker

Foyle Womens Aid; Derry/Londonderry; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A support organization in Northern Ireland is seeking an experienced Support Worker to assist women and children experiencing domestic and sexual abuse. The role involves conducting risk assessments, delivering support plans, and liaising with related services. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Social Work and relevant experience. Evening and weekend work is required. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Possess a degree in Social Work or a related relevant discipline.
• At least 1 year's experience in a Support Worker role.
• Understanding of domestic and sexual abuse impact.

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk and safety plans and support plans.
• Provide written reports required and participate in MARAC.
• Liaise with Foyle Women’s Aid services for referrals.

Skills

Social Work degree or related discipline

1 year relevant experience

Understanding of domestic and sexual abuse impact

Microsoft Office proficiency

Excellent communication skills

Full driving licence

Education

Degree in Social Work or related

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Support Worker to join our team with Foyle Women's Aid to provide a coordinated response for women and children experiencing domestic and sexual abuse; identifying and responding to their safety; and ensuring access to a range of services to support their needs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a risk and safety plan and agree individual support plans, including MARAC assessments.
• Provide written reports as and when required and contribute to the effective implementation and working of the MARAC.
• Observe information-sharing and operational protocols regarding domestic violence and ensure best practice when assessing and monitoring risk.
• Liaise and refer as appropriate with all Foyle Women’s Aid services.
• Respect the confidentiality/data protection of all personal information received as a result of the post holder’s duties.
• Deliver individual support plan interventions to assess and respond to the safety needs of women to ensure that women are provided with a high-quality service in line with Supporting People requirements.
• Identify and respond to women’s needs, including immediate risk, interventions and safety planning. To assist and encourage women to identify their needs and identify appropriate strategies to meet these.
• Assist women to identify their rights, represent their own needs and advocate, where requested, on their behalf.
• To promote and support the use and knowledge of statutory community services for women who have suffered from domestic and sexual abuse.
• Ensure that victims are aware of their rights and range of options available to them.
• Attend supervision, staff meetings and training as required.
• Liaise and link into the Foyle Women’s Aid referral system, and ensure that ongoing support and advocacy
• Full list of responsibilities is available on our website: https://foylewomensaid.org/recruitment/

Skills and Qualifications

• Possess a degree in Social Work or a related relevant discipline. Candidates who are studying for a social work degree or related degree will also be eligible.
• Have at least 1 year’s relevant practical experience in a Support Worker role, working with vulnerable families with complex needs or homelessness and managing case work
• Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of domestic and sexual abuse on women and families, and the appropriate interventions Competence in use of Microsoft Office and report-writing
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Possess a full driving licence and use of a car for business purposes.
• You will be required to work unsocial hours, including evening and weekend work.
• You will be subject to an Enhanced Access NI Check.

Further Information

Full job information, criteria and Application form are available on our website: https://foylewomensaid.org/recruitment/To APPLY please complete Application form and return to [e-mail] no later than FRIDAY 21st November 2025 at 12 noon.

Area: Derry or Londonderry
Closing date: 06 Nov 2025

Area: All of Northern Ireland
Closing date: 07 Nov 2025