Domestic /Sexual Violence Support Relief Worker (37.5hrs)

 To support and empower women, and their children, using Women’s Aid services who have experienced domestic/sexual abuse and violence (and other forms of violence against them), to make their own decisions. This may involve taking appropriate action to enable them to remain in their own home safely or seeking alternative refuge accommodation.
2. Provide support to Women, Children and Young People adhering to Women’s Aid Armaghdown’s Mission, Vision, Aims and Ethos
3. To undertake Risk Assessment and Risk Management procedures for all women using our services
4. To assist in the provision of a range of intervention and support processes and programmes for women who have been living with the impact of domestic/sexual violence and abuse.
5. Provide a quality service that meets Supporting People standards, Safeguarding standards for Children and Adults at risk or in need of protection, legal requirements, Women’s Aids’ internal standards / policies and funder’s requirements.
6. To work with a wide range of women who may have complex needs.
7. To take all possible steps to ensure the safety, confidentiality/data protection and reduction of risk of the service users, staff and the management of Women’s Aid.