Domestic Violence Outreach Advocate

Saoirse Domestic Violence Services

Central (LA)

On-site

USD 43,000 - 52,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Pension: 7% contribution

25 days annual leave

Wedding leave

Annual Leave Purchase Scheme

Maternity leave top up 100%

Doctor visits contribution €35

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Job summary

Saoirse Domestic Violence Service is seeking an Outreach Support Worker to deliver comprehensive community outreach for victims of domestic abuse. The role includes post-refuge support, case management, group programmes, and facilitating training to raise awareness and strengthen referral pathways.

The position is full-time in the Central Office with a 6-month probation, offering generous annual leave and employee benefits.

Qualifications

Third level Qualification at degree level in social care, social science or related field.
A minimum of 3 years relevant experience working in a social care setting with women/ families.
QQI Training qualification or similar, combined with 2 years’ experience delivering training in the community.
Excellent theoretical and practical knowledge and understanding of domestic violence.
Excellent knowledge and understanding of the challenges and issues affecting women and children experiencing domestic violence.
Understanding and working knowledge of Domestic Violence Act/Children’s First Legislation/Child Care Act.
Risk assessment/Safety and Care planning knowledge is essential.

Responsibilities

To support women who have been subjected to domestic violence at a safe and suitable location, listen and provide psycho educational and emotional support around their experiences of domestic violence.
To provide support, assistance and advocacy to clients on practical matters including court, and other rights and entitlements in line with DVA practices.
To develop and deliver structured care plans with clients, through planned support sessions and encouraging active participation from clients in leading their own care plans and making choices for their safety.
To assist and support women to remain in their homes where safe, including safety planning and risk assessment in collaboration with external services.
To deliver and develop SDVS Domestic Violence and Abuse Awareness training to a professionally high standard- qualification essential.
To work according to company policies and best practice at all times.
To maintain and update accurate records of all files and any associated paperwork, including updating the database notes, in a timely and professional manner.