Court Accompaniment Worker (Part-Time) – Men’s Aid Ireland

The Position
For many people the prospect of attending court for any reason is a daunting a frightening experience. The men we support are already living with the trauma of domestic violence so stress and anxiety levels are often at heightened levels. The role of the Court Accompaniment worker is to support the man emotionally and relieve some of his anxieties by attending court with him explaining the process involved in obtaining court orders, and guiding the man through the required court procedures and legal jargon. We offer emotional and practical support to the man both before and after court date and explain follow up options and obligations.

Main Duties include:
To provide legal information on family law issues, domestic violence orders and court procedures
To support clients around safety issues and legal matters in relation to domestic violence orders
Provide referrals to other organisations/sources of support
Provide information about victim’s rights and information on relevant court orders
Maintain all records and files in line with Men’s Aid procedures, policies and guidelines
To adhere to Men’s Aid Child Protection policy and make child protection referrals if necessary
To stay up to date on the changes of policies, legislation and additional supports available within the area of domestic violence, and attend all in-house training when required

Requirements:
Court accompaniment workers most importantly be able to provide a non-judgmental listening ear while adhering to the boundaries of the role. Empathy & confidentiality are most important and awareness of and adherence to the boundaries of the role.
Empathy and a willingness to support male victims of domestic violence
Excellent listening, communication and interpersonal skills
Flexibility, reliability and willingness to travel
Self-motivated
Ability to work independently on their own initiative and as part of a team
Possesses the ability to work in very busy or quiet environments
Ability to follow guidelines and represent the charity in a positive manner
1 year commitment with a minimum of 2 day per week (case depending)
Previous experience in the key working with vulnerable clients an advantage
Full driving license and access to a car essential
Experience:

The ideal candidate would have
A minimum of 2 years’ experience within the area of domestic violence
Previous experience as a court accompaniment worker
Knowledge of the workings of family court, domestic violence orders, guardianship, custody and other basic family law matters
Interested candidates please submit your CV with cover letter to Amanda Comey at Men’s Aid Ireland amandac@mensaid.ie
Closing date for applications is Friday the 6th November @ 5pm

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