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 & Family Support service, Outreach, Court accompaniment, as well as programmes for women and children.

This role entails relief Refuge / Project Worker cover for the Accommodation, Helpline and Drop-in services.

Oasis House is currently recruiting for dedicated Social Care Workers, who will play a key-role in the delivery of a quality care service for the following position:

Relief Refuge / Project Worker

• Reporting to: Senior Refuge Worker/Assistant Manager/Manager
• Location: Waterford City, office-based
• Closing date: 5pm on Thursday 10th October 2024
• Hours: Oasis House provides a 24/7 service and therefore the appointee must be flexible with regard to hours of duty, which consists of days/weekends/nights (Waking Nights will also form part of your hours, associated shift premiums).
• Overview: To provide planned and short notice cover for staff on leave, as the need arises.

Minimum Educational Requirements

Minimum level 7 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.

Knowledge and Skills

• A clear understanding of the issue of Domestic Abuse and the intersection of domestic violence and family homelessness.
• Knowledgeable on family law and domestic violence orders, housing and social welfare
• To treat 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 the persons wellbeing and development. To be aware of the authentic needs of each person being supported.
• Understanding of the importance of confidentiality and the non-judgemental nature of our work.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written and the ability to work effectively within 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 would be a distinct advantage.
• 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, supervision 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 10th October 2024.

A copy of the Job descriptions available upon request to the same email address.

Oasis House is an equal opportunities employer.

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