POSITION Support Worker LOCATION FoyleWomensAid:FoyleTrustArea, Strabane & Limavady Council Area SALARY Starting From £25,979 p/a HOURS OF WORK Fulltime/PartTimeopportunities Evening and weekend work will be required on a weekly basis to ensure the continued running of the service. Time-off-in-lieu (TOIL) is available for additional hours worked when approved in advance. Travel: working and travel to more than one site will be required to fulfil the demands of the post. Travel expenses will be compensated. JOB PURPOSE 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. Main Responsibilities: Identify and respond to womens needs, including immediate risk, interventions and safety planning. Deliver individual support plan interventions to assess and respond to the safety needs of women to ensure that women are provided with a high-qualityserviceinlinewithSupportingPeoplerequirements. 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,whererequested,ontheirbehalf. Topromoteandsupporttheuseandknowledgeofstatutorycommunity servicesforwomenwhohavesufferedfromdomesticandsexualabuse. Liaise and link into the Foyle Womens Aid referral system, and ensure thatongoingsupport,informationandadvocacyareavailabletovictims. Conductariskandsafetyplanandagreeindividualsupportplans, including MARAC assessments. Ensurethatvictimsareawareoftheirrightsandrangeofoptionsavailable to them. Providewrittenreportsasandwhenrequiredandcontributetothe effective implementation and working of the MARAC. Observe information-sharing and operational protocols regarding domestic violence and ensure best practice when assessing and monitoringrisk. LiaiseandreferasappropriatewithallFoyleWomensAidservices. Attendsupervision,staffmeetingsandtrainingasrequired. Respect the confidentiality/data protection of all personal information received as a result of the post holders duties. Confidentiality Adhere to the FWA Confidentiality Policy and Procedures and the Data Protection Policy and Procedures, with a client-centred approach at all times. Public Relations Ensure that your conduct contributes to maintaining good public relations between FWA and other agencies/stakeholders. Supervision &Training Be aware of your own training needs and attend relevant training courses in consultation with your Line Manager. Prepare for and positively contribute to your Performance Development Reviews (PDRs) and attend regular supervision sessions as required. Health & Safety To ensure that Health and Safety regulations are adhered to, as stipulated in Foyle Womens Aids Health and Safety Policy. Ensure that a healthy and safe environment exists for all staff and volunteers. On-Call & Care Support To contribute to the provision of 24-hour cover within FWAs accommodation, ensure that out-of-hours emergencies/crises are dealt with in accordance with the On-Call Procedures, and take part in an on- call rota. To ensure a high standard of care and support for women and children livingintheresidentialaccommodationismaintained.Toensurethatthe residentialaccommodationprovidesapositiveenvironmentforallthose livingthere. To ensure that women living in residential accommodation are involved in the decision-making and day-to-day running of the accommodation. Finance/Fundraising To assist with ensuring that the outreach services operate within the agreed revenue and capital budgets. Any Other Tasks Adhere to FWA policies and procedures at all times. Provide verbal and written reports as requested. Prepare for and regularly attend team meetings and other local meetings as required. The job description is intended to indicate the broad range of responsibilities and requirements of the post and is neither exhaustive nor prescriptive. The post-holder is therefore expected to undertake any other duties as may be reasonably required. Self-help is important in the philosophy of Womens Aid. All staff will work towards promoting the principles of self-help by creating an environment which encourages women to support each other and allows learning through sharing experiences. Criteria Education & Qualifications ESSENTIAL 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. Experience ESSENTIAL Haveatleast1 yearsrelevantpracticalexperienceina SupportWorkerrole,workingwithvulnerablefamilieswithcomplexneedsorhomelessnessandmanagingcasework DESIRABLE Possess at least 2 years relevant practical experience in a Support Worker role, working with vulnerable families with complexneedsorhomelessnessandmanagingcasework Demonstrate experience of working in an interagency setting andaspartofateam,withaworkingknowledgeofstatutory and voluntary services available to women and children, andthe skills required to provide a service Knowledge and Skills ESSENTIAL 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 Personal Attributes ESSENTIAL Demonstrateexcellentcommunicationskills,bothverbalandwritten Other Requirements ESSENTIAL Possessafulldrivinglicenceanduseofacarforbusinesspurposes YouwillbesubjecttoanEnhancedAccessNICheck Youwillberequiredtoworkunsocialhours,includingeveningand weekend work How to Apply ? Application Form Only CVs will not be accepted For APPLICATION FORM please visit our website by clicking Apply below. Deadline for applications: Friday 21st November 2025 at 12 noon. Why work with us Pension Employer Pension Contribution 8% Health Insurance Enrolment in FWA Private Medical Insurance Policy Wellbeing Program Inspire Employee Assistance Program Holidays 25 Days Holiday paid plus bank holidays. Additional holidays for length of service Team Working with a team of people who are passionate and dedicated to supporting victims of DASV, while enjoying staff days out, FWA events, and meaningful activities that make a real difference. Training Ongoing training and access to Continuing Professional Development Career opportunity This is more than a roleits a chance to grow, to be part of something bigger, and to know that every day, your work is making a real impact Free Parking