The purpose
of the role is to manage the refuge services and its staff team for Drogheda Women & Children’s Refuge and Support/Outreach Services in line with the organisation’s vision, mission and core values. You will be responsible for the delivery and development of Drogheda Women & Children’s Refuge services, supporting and empowering women and children experiencing domestic violence.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:
BA in applied social studies e.g., social care or social studies and/or must be working a similar sector for 5 years
Experience of supervising and supporting staff, students, trainees in your role working with adults/ children and young people
Experience of working in a support service for people with complex needs/Experience of working in supported residential services.
Ability to manage, support and motivate staff
Experience working in team settings and on own initiative, have strong self- motivation, be reliable and flexible in work practices as well as being a strong team leader
Ability to assess the needs and risks to women experiencing domestic abuse in crisis situations and act appropriately and professionally, using problem solving processes that meet the needs of women experiencing domestic violence and supporting staff to do this
Experience of interagency working and joint service provision, working with relevant agencies to advocate on behalf of women and children in refuge
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied workload with structured supervision
Excellent computer skills and experience of using central management systems (CMS) for data collection
A full clean driving licence and use of own car is essential for this post and needs to be noted in your application.

Desirable:
Be aware and have knowledge of current legislation and key policy documents relevant to domestic abuse and homelessness
Possess a deep understanding of the dynamics and impact of domestic violence and homelessness
Facilitation skills
Thorough knowledge of procedures and practices relating to the Safeguarding of Children and Young People
Understanding of and capacity to work in a non-judgemental manner and a commitment to gender equality and human rights of women, children, and young people
All queries, application forms and Job Descriptions are available by emailing: recruitment@droghedarefuge.org or by contacting the Manager on 041 9847262.

Completed applications can be:
Emailed to: recruitment@droghedarefuge.org (Input Support Services Manager in to the Subject Line)
Posted to: The Manager, Drogheda Women & Children’s Refuge CLG, St. Anthony’s, Priest’s Lane, Drogehda, Co Louth
No later than 12 pm on Monday May 17th 2021