Careers & Vacancies
Court Accompaniment Worker Position
Men’s Aid is seeking a Court Accompaniment Worker.
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.
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.
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 [email protected]
Deadline for applications is Friday the 6th November @ 5pm.
