Oasis House Women’s Refuge is a long-established domestic abuse service based in Waterford City and works throughout the city and county. It provides a service sensitive to the needs of women and women with their children experiencing domestic violence. Oasis House provides a number of services, including crisis accommodation, 24/7 Helpline, Drop-in service, Child & Family Support service, Court accompaniment, TLC Kidz as well as several programme for women.

Oasis House provides fantastic benefits including induction, opportunity to work with a supportive team, EAP programme (with 24-hour support and counselling services available to staff and their families), excellent experience, training and development opportunities, (including but not limited to Interagency working, Advocacy, Keyworking, Referral processes, Assessments and Trauma Informed Care).

Oasis House is currently recruiting for the following position:

Domestic Abuse Refuge / Project Worker
 Specified Purpose contract

Reporting to: Senior Refuge Worker/Assistant Manager/Manager

Location: Waterford City

Closing date: 5pm on Monday 22nd July 2024

The successful candidate will have:

• A level 8 degree in Applied Social Studies in Social Care or other relevant qualification. The appointee must hold a recognised qualification and have eligibility to register as a Social Care Worker according to CORU registration requirements November 2025.
• Experience working in the area of domestic abuse, or a relevant setting with in-depth knowledge of issues pertaining to domestic violence and domestic abuse legislation is preferable.
• Experience of keyworking, running programmes and groups, working on you own initiative and as part of a team. Good understanding of confidentiality essential.
• Critical thinking, problem solving, and risk assessment are essential skills within this role.
• Full driving licence is desirable.
• Excellent IT, administration, organisational and communication skills.

How to apply:

For a copy of the Job Description please email: hroasishouse@gmail.com

Applicants must submit their Curriculum Vitae and a Cover Letter to the email address hroasishouse@gmail.com

Oasis House is an equal opportunities employer.

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