Night Support Workers

Aoibhneas-Domestic-Abuse-Support-For-Women-and-Childre; Dublin; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5% employer pension

22 days annual leave

Digital GP Care

Clinical supervision

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Aoibhneas is seeking Night Support Workers to ensure safety and security for women and children in Domestic Abuse Support services. The role involves lone working at nights, weekends and bank holidays, with the 24-hour Refuge Helpline and emergency accommodation support.

You will liaise with Gardaí, social workers, housing bodies and health services, with pro-rata full-time contracts and a 30-hour weekly average.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 1 year’s relevant work experience in a Social Care Setting.
• Knowledge and understanding of Domestic Violence and issues affecting women and children experiencing domestic violence.
• Third Level Qualification at degree level in social science, social care or related field.
• Liaising with Gardaí, social workers, housing bodies, and health services.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical supports, safety and security in lone working capacity at nights, weekends and bank holidays.
• Operate the 24-hour Refuge Helpline and provide emergency accommodation with emotional and practical supports to women and children experiencing domestic violence.

Skills

Social care experience

DV awareness

Liaison with agencies

Education

Degree in social science or related field

Job description

FRS Recruitment in Partnership with Aoibhneas

Role: Night Support Workers

Post: Full-Time - Permanent (Pro-rata) – 4/ 3 night rotations (8hrs) / 30-hour weekly average

Salary: €36,448 (Pro-rata) per annum

The purpose of the job is to ensure the safety and security of the women and children residing in Domestic Abuse Support services for Women and Children, while upholding and representing the organisation’s ethos and values in all aspects of the work.

The role involves, providing practical supports, safety and security in lone working capacity at nights, weekends and bank holidays. Including, operating the 24-hour Refuge Helpline and providing emergency accommodation with emotional and practical supports to women and children experiencing domestic violence.

• A minimum of 1 years' relevant work experience working in a Social Care Setting
• Knowledge and understanding of Domestic Violence and issues affecting women and children experiencing domestic violence.
• Third Level Qualification at degree level in social science, social care or related field.
• Liaising with Gardaí, social workers, housing bodies, and health services.
• Employer Pension Contribution of 5%.
• Annual leave 22 days inclusive of 2 wellbeing days with incremental days in line with service.
• Access to Digital GP Care and other benefits.
• Access to Clinical Supervision and Employee Assistance Programme.

All offers of employment with Aoibhneas are subject to Garda Vetting, satisfactory reference checks and verification of legal eligibility to work in Ireland. Aoibhneas is an equal opportunities employer. A Panel may be formed out of this recruitment process.