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Every role at Women’s Aid contributes to our overall vision of creating an equal Ireland with zero tolerance of all forms of violence against women. Whether through policy, communications, campaigns, fundraising, business support, training or service provision, when you work with Women’s Aid, you are making a real difference to the lives of women subjected to domestic violence and abuse.

Women’s Aid is currently recruiting for the following positions:

1. National Freephone Helpline Night Support Worker (x1), Day/Night Support Work (x1)

Women’s Aid is seeking two experienced, dynamic and motivated team members to join our National Freephone Helpline Department in 2026.

There is one Night Support Worker position and one Day/Night Support Worker position available for the right candidates.

About the Role

The purpose of each role is to provide support and information to women experiencing abuse in intimate relationships on the Women’s Aid National Freephone Helpline, online Instant Messaging Support Service (IMSS), Text and Email support, and to assist in ensuring maintenance and fulfilment of the responsibilities of the Helpline Service Department as a member of the Helpline Team.

Contract: The contract offered is permanent and this role is based on a part time 20-hour week – based on set 4-week rotating roster, over 7 days per week including one night shift per weekend and excluding 1 hour lunch breaks. Core working hours are ordinarily between 8am and 8pm, Monday through to Sunday. Flexibility may be required.

Location: Working primarily in Women’s Aid Head Office in Dublin 2, hybrid working arrangements of up to 50% work time per week may be available following successful induction and training.

Salary: This role sits on the Women’s Aid Helpline Support Worker Pay Band (€34,233 – €51,373), rate offered will be commensurate to relevant experience, in line with company remuneration policy.

How to Apply

Submit your interest by completing the application form, clearly referencing the following in the subject line:
1) NFHNSW5.2026 – Night Support Worker
2) NFHD/NSW5.2026 – Day/Night Support Worker

Please send by email only to Isabelle Griffin at Isabelle.griffin@womensaid.ie by 12 noon, on Friday 19th June 2026.

Please note that only application forms are accepted. CVs will not be considered.

Successful shortlisted candidates will be invited to first round interviews. It is anticipated that first round interviews will be held on 30th June 2026 online via Zoom.

Additional Information

Right to work in Ireland: All applicants must have the right to live and work in paid employment in Ireland for a period of at least two years from the date closing date for applications. Verification of this right will be required by Women’s Aid.

Personal Identification: It is employer policy to seek personal identification of all employees in the form of a recognised form of photo identification (e.g. passport, drivers’ licence or public services card).

2. Outreach Support Worker

Women’s aid is seeking an experienced, dynamic and motivated Outreach Support Worker to join our Support Services Team in 2026, to provide direct support, information, court accompaniment and an advocacy service to women who experience or have experienced abuse by a current or former intimate partner.

About the Role

We are seeking a positive, pro-active, and motivated team player to provide direct support, information, court accompaniment and an advocacy service to women who experience or have experienced abuse by a current or former intimate partner. To contribute to the co-ordination and development of strategies to combat domestic violence and abuse at a local level and to effect political, social and cultural change.

Contract: The contract offered is Permanent and this role is Full Time based on a 35-hour week (excluding lunch).

Location: Primarily based at Women’s Aid head office in Dublin 2 but also working in an outreach capacity in suitable community locations throughout Dublin.

Salary: The starting rate for this role is circa €34,891 – €47,300 (rate commensurate to relevant experience, in line with company remuneration policy). This role sits on the Women’s Aid Outreach Support Worker Pay Band €34,891 – €59,710.

Benefits: Read on to learn about our additional attractive employee benefits.

Lived experience: While lived experience as a survivor of domestic abuse is not a requirement for any role in Women’s Aid, we welcome applications from people with lived experience of domestic abuse and violence. Women’s Aid will not ask anyone to disclose experiences of abuse, nor ask intrusive questions of those who do.

How to Apply

How to apply: Completed application forms (CVs not accepted) to Lauren.Foley@womensaid.ie no later than Noon (12pm) Wednesday July 1st, 2026, Use reference 2026OSW in all correspondence.

Interviews: Shortlisted candidates will be invited to in person first round interview on Friday July 17th in Dublin 2.

Additional Information

Right to work in Ireland: All applicants must have the right to live and work in paid employment in Ireland for a period of at least two years from the date closing date for applications. Verification of this right will be required by Women’s Aid.

Personal Identification: It is employer policy to seek personal identification of all employees in the form of a recognised form of photo identification (e.g. passport, drivers’ licence or public services card).

4. Cross-Regional Project Leader (High-Risk Support Project)

Women’s Aid is seeking an experienced, dynamic and motivated Cross-Regional Project Leader to join our national High-Risk Support Project on the Support Services Team in 2026.

About the Role

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 Cross-Regional Project Leader will provide key support to ensure consistent high-quality service delivery across all regions of national operation. This role has a primary focus on supporting service delivery in the Dublin Metropolitan Region, and contributing flexibly across other regions as required. The Cross Regional Project Leader will work with regional Project Leaders to maintain ongoing contact with service users from referral to case closure, and joint case management with our partner agencies in an Garda Siochana and local domestic abuse services.

Contract: This is a fixed term two (2) year part-time contract of 21 hours per week, based on three full days.

Location: Working primarily in Women’s Aid Head office in Dublin 2, including regular travel throughout the Dublin Metropolitan Region, and other regions as required. A hybrid working arrangements of up to a maximum 1/3 of contracted work time per week may be available on application following successful probation.

Salary:  €54,496 pro rata which is equivalent to €32,698.

Benefits: Read on to learn about our additional attractive employee benefits.

Lived experience: While lived experience as a survivor of domestic abuse is not a requirement for any role in Women’s Aid, we welcome applications from people with lived experience of domestic abuse and violence. Women’s Aid will not ask anyone to disclose experiences of abuse, nor ask intrusive questions of those who do.

How to Apply

Completed application forms (CVs not accepted) to laurie.dool@womensaid.ie no later than Thursday June 25th at 5:00pm. Use reference CRPL2026 in all correspondence.

Interviews: Shortlisted candidates will be invited to first round interview on week commencing July 6th, in the Women’s Aid office in Dublin 2.

Additional Information

Right to work in Ireland: All applicants must have the right to live and work in paid employment in Ireland for a period of at least two years from the date closing date for applications. Verification of this right will be required by Women’s Aid.

Personal Identification: It is employer policy to seek personal identification of all employees in the form of a recognised form of photo identification (e.g. passport, drivers’ licence or public services card).

Benefits of working at Women’s Aid

  • Annual Leave: Annual leave entitlement is 25 days per annum.
  • Privilege Days: Good Friday and Christmas Eve.
  • Pension: Women’s Aid operates a contributory pension scheme which all employees may join from start date of employment in lieu of auto enrolment.
  • Maternity Leave: Women’s Aid will pay full salary (less Social Welfare benefits) for the period of the 26 weeks paid leave (subject to 1+ year service).
  • Parents’ Leave: 9 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.
  • Employee Assistance Programme: Women’s Aid provides an extensive employee assistance programme.
  • Death in Service Benefit: Available for all employees to the value of 2 years’ salary.
  • Trade Union Membership: The staff of Women’s Aid has an option of joining the recognised representative Trade Union Forsa.
  • Training Allowance: Annual allowance for staff members to undertake training to enhance skills and expertise (subject to budget availability).
  • Travel Supports: Bike-to-work schemes and tax saver commuter tickets.
  • We also offer a range of other supports, including paid leave for employees experiencing menopause, problematic periods or subject to domestic abuse.
  • Equality and Diversity: Women’s Aid is committed to the promotion of equal opportunities and cultural diversity.