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. High-Risk Support Project – Southern Region Project Leader
Reference: WA-HRSP-STH-PL24
Reports to: High Risk Support Project National Coordinator
Contract: Two years (24 months) which may be extended subject to project review and available funding.
Hours: 35 hours per week, excluding lunch breaks, during core office hours.
Location: Place of work will primarily be based from home, subject to necessary connectivity, however there will be a requirement to attend the Women’s Aid headquarters at 5 Wilton Place, Dublin 2 for a minimum of two days per month during the initial induction period and one day per month after this. The role will require regular travel throughout the Southern Region which includes counties: Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Clare and Tipperary.
Salary: €48,806.00 per annum.
Primary purpose of the role: The Southern Region Project Leader will have responsibility for delivering and overseeing the High Risk Support Project in the Southern Region, (which includes counties, Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Tipperary and Clare), developing and maintaining strong partnerships with domestic abuse services and the Gardaí, and ongoing contact with service users from referral to case closure. The H.R.S.P Southern Region Project Leader will not replace a woman’s designated Outreach Support Worker; the project will complement existing support work provided in order to enhance her safety.
About the High-Risk Support Project: The High Risk Support Project (HRSP) provides a multi-agency response to women at high risk of ongoing abuse and homicide from their ex-partners. This unique and innovative project is embedded in Women’s Aid One to One Support Services. The HRSP has developed, since its initiation in 2013, to operate in 2024 across the Greater Dublin area (Dublin Metropolitan Region, D.M.R.), and the ten counties of the Eastern Region, with well-established practices and procedures among key partners.
Women’s Aid partners with An Garda Síochána, Vodafone Foundation, and local domestic abuse services to deliver a coordinated rapid response system for women and families. The High Risk Support Project supports and empowers women to feel safer and to begin rebuilding their lives free of constant fear.
Referrals of appropriate candidates for participation in the HRSP are received from the Gardaí or other domestic abuse services with whom Women’s Aid has an established Memorandum of Understanding for this purpose.
Women’s Aid is generously funded by the Department of Justice to Co-ordinate this unique project.
How to Apply
Application Form: Application forms, clearly referenced WA-HRSP-STH-PL24 in the subject line, should be sent by email only to laurie.dool@womensaid.ie.
CVs will not be considered.
Closing date: 5 p.m. May 1st, 2024.
Interview schedule: It is anticipated that first round interviews will be held during the week beginning May 6th2024.
The successful candidate is expected to start in post in June 2024
2. 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.
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.