Athlone Community Service Council CLG;
Esker House Domestic Abuse Support Service

Esker House Domestic Abuse Service, is a service provided by Athlone Community Service Council CLG (ACSC), operating from Athlone, Co Westmeath. We provide a suite of service to women and children subjected to domestic abuse. Our role is to provide a safe space for each woman and her children and then to assist her in exploring options and making decisions which will lead to a safer life.

Esker House are currently at a stage of organisational development and growth. As a priority area for refuge and service development under the Third National Strategy for DSGBV, we are in the process of planning a new purpose-built facility, which will expand our refuge capacity as well as our community support services.

Our values are grounded in Domestic Abuse Trauma Informed Practice, creating supportive and nurturing workplace with a professional and experienced team.

This is an exciting time for our organisation and the extended Domestic Sexual and Gender Based Violence sector and a great time to join our amazing team.

We are currently seeking applications for the positions of:

Job Title: Refuge Service Co-Ordinator

Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Job Title: Refuge Support Worker

Hours of Work: 36 hours per week. Monday – Sunday 12 hour shifts of Days/ Nights

Job Title: Refuge Support Worker (Maternity Contract starting May 2024)

Hours of Work: 30 hours per week. Monday – Sunday 12-hour shifts of Days/ Nights

Job Title: Refuge Support Worker (Relief contract)

Hours of Work Monday – Sunday 12-hour shifts of Days/ Nights

Job Title: Child and Youth Services; Social Care Worker.

Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Location: Athlone

Application Process:

Please apply by sending a detailed CV and Cover letter for the attention of the Head of Services, Deirdre Berry, at recruitment@eskerhouse.ie

Applications are by email only.

Closing Date is 3rd May 2024 @5pm.

This post is funded by Cuan, Domestic, Sexual and Gender Based Violence (DSGBV) Agency, Department of Justice.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Please note any offer of a position is subject to Garda Clearance.