Accompaniment Support Worker

Description:

DRCC is recruiting a full-time Accompaniment Support Worker to support DRCC’s
accompaniment service. The accompaniment service offers support, information and
accompaniment to victims/survivors of sexual violence. The role of support worker
would involve accompanying victims/ survivors in the sexual assault and treatment
unit (SATU) in the Rotunda Hospital, when reporting sexual violence to external
organisations such as the Gardaí and when attending any trial, court case or hearing.
The accompaniment support worker will support the Manager and the Co-ordinator
with the delivery of all accompaniment services. Ideally the person would have some
experience working in an accompaniment role, and supporting people who have
experienced trauma, full DRCC training will be provided.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing team at an exciting point in the
accompaniment and organisations development where the successful candidate will be
making a huge and varied contribution to the work of DRCC.
Responsibilities and Duties

To provide victims of sexual violence with:

• Support, information and accompaniment at the sexual assault and treatment

unit (SATU) in the Rotunda Hospital

• Support when reporting sexual violence to any organisation such as the Gardaí
• Support when attending any trial, hearing or court process
• To provide administrative assistance to the Accompaniment Manager and Coordinator in relation to the accompaniment services
• To maintain records and online report forms of those who avail of the

accompaniment service, with due regard to confidentiality

• To assist the Accompaniment Co-ordinator with any projects or tasks relevant

to the accompaniment services

• To assist when required with specialised training for volunteers and staff
• To attend in house training on a regular basis
• To maintain strict confidentiality in relation to those supported and adherence

to all laws and regulations

• To update the CRM system in order to inform the policy and advocacy work of

the DRCC

• Awareness raising of the DRCC accompaniment services and “Finding Your Way

after Sexual Violence” online guide

• Attendance at external supervision is mandatory and is provided by the DRCC on

a monthly basis.
To be flexible with regard to working hours in line with the needs of the service

• To attend team and staff meetings

Essential requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience working in a similar area
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and a passion for supporting

people.

• Possess empathy and understanding of the work of DRCC
• Adhere to the Values of DRCC
• Ability to deal professionally with all types of information, including that of a