Safe House Worker

Reporting to: Project Co-ordinator
Contract: Maternity cover
Hours: 21 hours per week
Salary: €21.05 per hour.

Duties of role:

• Work with the manager and administrator plus other designated staff to create and maintain healthy, safe, and welcoming Safe House units.
• To be responsible for managing the waiting and admission list for Yana’s Safehouses.
• To conduct face to face assessments with all applicants applying for Safe housing.
• To complete Risk Assessments for all clients who move into the Yana house.
• To induct women and children in to the Safehouse and ensure they are aware of the house procedures and their responsibilities.
• To provide emotional support and advocacy for Safehouse occupants with regards to Domestic Abuse.
• To provide support and advocacy to occupants with regards to housing, move on and tenancy sustainment.
• Support women to organise childcare, local GP’s, and schools.
• To conduct weekly face to face support sessions with clients.
• To provide resettlement preparation and advocate with Cork County Council, Hap and Private Rented Landlords.
• To report Child Protection Concerns in line with the Children’s First guidelines.
• To manage the maintenance and Health and Safety of all Safehouses including CCTV and conducting Health and Safety checks.
• To arrange rent collection and rent supplement payments for all occupants.
• To develop policies and procedures where necessary.
• Develop and strengthen links with local agencies and communities.
• To work as part of a larger team within North Cork and to take part in Team meetings.

Person Specification:

• A minimum of one years’ experience working within Domestic Abuse and an understanding of the dynamics of abuse.
• A good knowledge and understanding of Domestic Violence legal orders
• Knowledge on Child Protection issues, homelessness, mental health issues and addictions.
• Excellent communication skills including a non-judgemental attitude
• Experience of report writing and competence in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to work alone and use initiative
• Must have your own car and a clean driving license

To Apply

Please forward a cover letter and CV to:  marymcgrath.yana@gmail.com

Closing Date: Monday 18th August 2025