There are a number of benefits to working at Women’s Aid, including 25 days annual leave per annum, access to our Employee Assistance Scheme and access to training opportunities.
If you are interested in being part of our dedicated and friendly team, browse our open roles to see what opportunities are available.
We are currently recruiting for the following positions:
1. Trainer (Employer Engagement)
Reference: TRAIN24 (please cite in all communications with Women’s Aid).
Reports to: Women’s Aid Head of Training and Development.
Contract: Fixed term Contract – 2 years (24 Months) subject then to review/evaluation.
Hours: Full-time. Women’s Aid’s full-time working week is 35 hours (excluding lunch). Core working hours are ordinarily between 8am and 6pm Monday to Friday, unless a role requires different contracted hours. Flexibility may be required.
Location: Primarily based at Women’s Aid head office in Dublin 2 but also working in an outreach capacity, travelling when appropriate to deliver in person training across Ireland. Some remote/hybrid working may also be required and a % of hybrid working will be considered on application.
Salary: Budget for this post €34,891 – €50,000 (rate commensurate to relevant experience, in line with company remuneration policy). Note: Full Women’s Aid Trainer Pay band: €34,891 – €56,330
About the Role: As part of the Training & Development team, to design, deliver and promote training and awareness sessions about Domestic Violence and Abuse using in-person, online & blended modes of delivery, to a variety of key stakeholders from groups, agencies, companies and individuals. In particular for this post, this Trainer will join and collaborate with the Women’s Aid Employer Engagement Trainer and the Head of Training and Development, to engage employers in Ireland for the promotion, design
and delivery of training to support internal employee wellbeing initiatives in relation to domestic abuse.
About the Employer Engagement Programme: In November 2023 a statutory paid domestic violence leave provision came into force for all workplaces in Ireland. Women’s Aid has led on employer engagement and support for several years, developing our Employer Engagement Programme (EEP). With this new obligation for employers, Women’s Aid now wishes to enhance our capacity to respond to increased demand for training and support to implement best practice domestic workplace policies.
How to Apply
Application Form: completed application forms, clearly referenced TRAIN24 in the subject line, should be sent by email only to Deborah Warren, Training Administrator, email deborah.warren@womensaid.ie.
CVs will not be considered.
Closing date: 5pm, Monday 13th May 2024.
Interview schedule: It is anticipated that first round interviews will be held Thursday 30th May 2024.
2. Maternity Project Outreach Support Worker
Reference: 2024 Sces.MatOut
Reports to: Head of Regional Services
Contract: Permanent full-time, subject to available funding.
Hours: 35 hours per week, excluding lunch breaks, during core office hours
Location: Primarily based at Women’s Aid head office in Dublin 2 but also working in an outreach capacity with Dublin’s maternity hospitals and other suitable community locations to support women. A % of hybrid working will be considered on application and in line with the Women’s Aid Hybrid Working Policy.
Salary: Budget for this role is €34,891 – €42,453 per annum ( rate commensurate to relevant experience, in line with company remuneration policy) Note: full Women’s Aid Outreach Worker Band: €34,891 – €56,300.
Purpose: This dedicated Maternity Project Outreach Support Worker post is being recruited in order to continue to maintain and develop established referral pathways and directly respond to referrals for flexible and discrete specialist supports for women presenting to pre-natal and post-natal services, and hospital-based Termination of Pregnancy services, who are in need due to domestic abuse.
How to Apply
Application Form: Completed application form, clearly referenced 2024 Sces.MatOut in the subject line, should be sent, by email only to lauren.foley@womensaid.ie
Please note that CVs will not be considered.
Closing date: 5pm on Wednesday, May 29th, 2024.
Interview schedule: It is anticipated that first round interviews will be held during the week beginning June 10th, 2024
3. Administrative Assistant, Community Employment scheme
Reference: CE2024 (please cite in all communications with Women’s Aid).
Reports to: Women’s Aid Business Support Manager
Hours: 19.5 hours per week.
Location: Based at Women’s Aid head office in Dublin 2 (note: this is not a hybrid role).
Purpose of the Post: The role of the administrative assistant will be to provide administrative support and to carry out reception duties to contribute to the overall smooth administration of the organisation.
The work will be underpinned by the values and principles of the organisation and will consistently promote the strategic goals of Women’s Aid.
How to Apply
This post is under the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection’s Community Employment (C.E.) scheme. Women’s Aid is a sponsoring organisation for St. Mary’s Community Project, Dublin 1. Applicants must be eligible for the Community Employment (C.E.) Scheme. Working hours are 19.5 hours per week.
Information about the Community Employment Scheme here.
Closing date for applications: 5pm Tuesday 16th April 2024.
Completed applications should be sent by email to: isabelle.griffin@womensaid.ie.
Please note all Applications will be forwarded to St. Mary’s Community Project to establish eligibility for the Community Employment Scheme.
CVs will not be considered.