Oasis House Women’s Refuge is a long-established community service based in Waterford City. It provides a service sensitive to the needs of women and women with their children experiencing domestic violence.

Oasis House provides fantastic benefits including induction, opportunity to work with a supportive team, EAP programme, training and development opportunities, excellent experience (including but not limited to Interagency working, Advocacy, Reflective Practice, Keyworking, Referral processes, Assessments).

Oasis House is currently recruiting for the following position:

Senior Refuge Worker

Reporting to: Manager

Location: Waterford City

Hours: 36 hours per week

Closing date: 5pm on 08th May 2025

Minimum Experience & Educational Requirements:

• Level 8 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.
• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience with minimum one year of experience in a supervisory/management role.

Job Purpose

The Senior Refuge Worker will support the Management team in leading and managing the Refuge Service which operates the 24/7 crisis accommodation service, Safe House accommodation, 24/7 Helpline, Drop-in support and information service and Child, Youth and Family Support service. They will work directly with Management in ensuring the safety & well-being of clients and staff at all times and to ensure the smooth & safe running of the Refuge, ensuring that the highest possible standards of support and care are maintained at all times.

A full driving licence is desirable.

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

How to apply:

Email: Request an application form and job description from hroasishouse@gmail.com

Post: Return completed application form by post to The Manager, Oasis House, 72 Morrisson’s Road, Waterford by 5pm on 08th May 2025.

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