Work With Us

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.

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.

Benefits of working at Women’s Aid

  • Annual Leave: Annual leave entitlement is 25 days per annum pro rata.
    Privilege Days: Good Friday and Christmas Eve.
  • Pension: Women’s Aid operates a contributory pension scheme which all employees may join after 6 months in the organisation.
  • 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).
  • Parent’s Leave: 7 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.
  • We also offer a range of other supports, including paid leave for employees experiencing menopause or subject to domestic abuse.
  • Employee Assistance Programme: Women’s Aid provides an extensive employee assistance programme operated by Peninsula.
  • VHI: Women’s Aid operates a group VHI scheme which you may join.
  • Death in Service Benefit: Available for all employees to the value of 2 years’ salary.
  • Health Services Staffs Credit Union: Employees of Women’s Aid may join the Health Services Staffs Credit Union.
  • 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
  • Equality and Diversity: Women’s Aid is committed to the promotion of equal opportunities and cultural diversity.