Oasis House Women’s Refuge & Services

Oasis House Women’s Refuge is a long-established domestic abuse service based in Waterford City and works throughout the city and county. It 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, Court accompaniment, programmes for women and children and an Outreach Service.

Oasis House provides fantastic benefits including induction, opportunity to work with a supportive team, EAP programme (with 24-hour support and counselling services available to staff and their families), excellent experience, training and development opportunities, (including but not limited to Interagency working, Advocacy, Keyworking, Referral processes, Assessments and Trauma Informed Care).

Oasis House is currently recruiting for the following position:

Domestic Abuse Community Outreach Worker - Maternity Cover

Reporting to: Manager/Assistant Manager

Location: Waterford City and County

Closing date: 5pm on Wednesday 15th May 2024

The Domestic Abuse Community Outreach Service works from a Children First Approach, meeting women and families who are experiencing/have experienced domestic abuse throughout Waterford City and County.

The successful candidate will have:

• A level 8 degree in Applied Social Studies in Social Care. The appointee must hold a recognised qualification and have eligibility to register as a Social Care Worker according to CORU registration requirements November 2025.
• Experience in working in the area of domestic abuse or a relevant setting with in-depth knowledge of issues pertaining to domestic violence and domestic abuse legislation.
• Experience of facilitating programmes and working on you own initiative. Good understanding of confidentiality essential.
• Critical thinking, problem solving, and risk assessment are essential skills within this role.
• Full driving licence essential.
• Excellent IT, administration, organisational and communication skills.

How to apply:

For a copy of the Job Description & Application form please email: hroasishouse@gmail.com

Applicants must complete the application form particular to this position, and return by post to: The Manager, Oasis House Women’s Refuge, 72 Morrisson’s Road, Waterford.

Closing date: 5pm on Wednesday 15th May, 2024.

Oasis House is an equal opportunities employer.

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