VACANCIES

OASIS HOUSE WOMEN’S REFUGE AND SERVICES

Oasis House Women’s Refuge is a long-established domestic abuse service based in Waterford City and works throughout the city and county. Oasis 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, Youth & Family Support service, Outreach, Court accompaniment, as well as programmes for women and children.

Vacancy - Child, Youth and Family - Social Care Worker

Oasis House is currently recruiting for dedicated Social Care Worker- Child, Youth and Family to join our team and play a key-role in providing and developing support, programmes and services for children, young people, and mothers in the refuge, as well as throughout our community services.

• Job title: Social Care Worker – Child, Youth and Family
• Location: Oasis Housing Association CLG
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Contract: Permanent
• Reporting to: Senior Refuge Worker/Assistant Manager

Minimum Educational Requirements

Minimum a level 7 degree in Applied Social Studies in Social Care or other relevant qualification. The appointee must hold a recognised qualification and register if applicable as a Social Care Worker according to CORU registration requirements November 2025.

Knowledge and Skills

• A clear understanding of the issue of Domestic Abuse and the complex impact of domestic abuse on children.
• Ability to treat all individuals availing of our service with respect and dignity, working at all times to the values and principles of the organisation.
• To contribute in a respectful and positive way to each child’s wellbeing and development. To be aware of the authentic needs of each child being supported.
• Understanding of the importance of confidentiality, discretion and the non-judgemental nature of our work.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written and the ability to work effectively with in a team.
• Computer skills including word, outlook and internet. Knowledge of CRM systems would be beneficial.
• Flexibility with regard to working hours.
• Experience of working or volunteering in a Social Care Setting.
• A full driving licence is desirable.

Staff benefits

As a member of our team we can offer you:

• Opportunity to work with a supportive staff team
• Develop your skills with full training provided by highly skilled frontline specialists in the area of domestic abuse.
• Ongoing continuous professional development through attendance of internal and external workshops, webinars and mandatory and non-mandatory training.
• Access to an EAP programme (with 24-hr support and counselling services for staff and their families)
• Job stability with permanent contracts of employment.

Appointments subject to evidence of educational qualifications, two satisfactory written references and up to date Garda vetting.

If you are interested and committed to making a real difference to the lives of women and children subjected to domestic violence and abuse, we would love to hear from you.

How to apply:

Please email Curriculum Vitae, cover letter and evidence of qualifications by email to: hroasishouse@gmail.comby close of business Tuesday 11th February, 2025.
*A copy of the full Job descriptions is available upon request to the same email address.

Oasis House is an equal opportunities employer.

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