Teach Tearmainn is a Domestic Abuse Support Agency working with Women and Children who are or have been affected by domestic abuse.

Job Title: Refuge & Helpline Worker

(Weekends & Public Holidays, including sleepovers)

Location: Kildare Town

Contract: 12-month fixed term contract, including a 6-month probationary period, renewable subject to funding and performance

Salary: Saturday Shift – €14.24 per hour – this is for both waking and sleeping hours. Sunday & Public Holiday Shift - €16.24 per hour – this is for both waking and sleeping hours.

Shift Pattern 2 week rolling Rota.

Week 1 Saturday Shift 9:00-9:15 (24 hrs 15 mins)

Week 2 Sunday Shift – 9:00-09:15 (24 hrs 15mins)

Public Holidays 09:00-09:15 – you will be required to work a Saturday shift and public holiday shift combined – you will work a minimum of 5 public holidays per annum, these will be assigned to you by the Refuge Coordinator.

Sleepovers, you can sleep between 11pm-7am but you will be required to wake for intakes, emergencies or crisis calls to the helpline.

Staff Benefits Package

• 7% Employer Pension Contribution
• 8% Annual Leave entitlement
• Maternity Pay Scheme - available after 24 months service.
• Access to Employee Assistance Program Scheme
• Sick Pay Scheme
• Continuous Professional Development Opportunities
• Access to comprehensive training

The Role:

Teach Tearmainn’s Refuge opened in 2014. The role of the Helpline and Refuge Worker is to work as part of a team to provide a safe, friendly, happy, and caring environment to women and children accessing our helpline and refuge service. For more information on the role, please see the job description and person specification.

Please Note: You must have a full clean driver’s licence and use of your own vehicle for this position.

Application Process:

 To apply, please send your CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to recruitment@teachtearmainn.ie

Closing Date is 5pm Thursday the 12th of September 2024.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Please note any offer of a position is subject to Garda Clearance.