Peer Worker
Seeking Safety

Part-time – 1 day per week (7 hours)

Applications are now invited for the above position; -

Ruhama is an Irish NGO and registered charity that offers nationwide support to women impacted by prostitution, sex trafficking and other forms of commercial sexual exploitation. Founded in 1989, our organisation has extensive expertise in providing a wide range of specialist, holistic support services. Our services are free, confidential, and delivered by a committed and experienced team. Ruhama also advocates to influence policy that supports and protects women.

The Seeking Safety Peer Worker will provide peer support to women participants impacted by dual diagnosis of addiction and trauma to engage in a facilitated psycho educational programme based on the Seeking Safety Ireland model.

Details

• Part-Time role – 1 day per week (7 hours)
• Salary Scale pro rata of €29,282 - €37,412 (35 hours/week)

Benefits of working with Ruhama (Pro-rata applicable)

• 25 days annual leave per annum.
• 3 additional privilege days per annum.
• WFH options – 1 day per week following successful probation.
• Ruhama operates a contributory pension scheme, which all employees may join on completion of successful probation period (Permanent roles only).
• Death in Service Benefit through our pension scheme: Available for all employees after 6 months (successful probation period) to the value of 3 times annual salary.
• Ruhama pay maternity leave at full salary (less Social Welfare benefits) for the period of the 26 weeks paid leave (subject to 1+ year service).
• Parent’s Leave: 7 weeks’ leave topped up to full salary during the first 2 years of a child’s life or in the case of adoption, within 2 years of the placement of the child with the family for eligible employees.
• Travel Supports: Bike-to-work schemes and tax saver commuter tickets.
• Employee Assistance Programme with VHI.
• Suite of Training Programmes to develop skillset as part of induction and ongoing CPD.

Application Process

A full job Description is available on our website. Completed and signed application forms should be submitted by email to recruitment@ruhama.ie by 12:00pm on 24th April 2024

Ruhama is an equal opportunity employer