Refuge Support Worker

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Who we are:

Sonas Domestic Violence Charity is the largest frontline provider of domestic abuse support services for women and children in Ireland. For over 30 years, we have delivered safety, refuge, and hope to families experiencing domestic violence. Each year, more than 1,250 women and children rely on our services across the greater Dublin region.

Our work spans Refuges, Safe Homes, and Community Outreach, supporting women and children who are forced to leave their homes due to domestic abuse. We are committed to delivering compassionate, trauma‑informed, and empowering support at every stage of their journey.

We are now inviting creative, enthusiastic, and motivated professionals to join our team and help us continue providing the highest standard of care.

Refuge Support Worker – Full Time

What You Will Bring

• QQI Level 7 degree in Social Care (or equivalent).
• Minimum 3 years’ direct experience working with women in a social care setting, including 2 years post‑qualification.
• Strong ability to assess support needs, develop individual support plans, and work from a clear understanding of social justice, domestic abuse, and gender‑based violence.
• Solid knowledge of child protection, welfare, and safety frameworks.
• Strong IT skills, including experience with databases; familiarity with Salesforce is an advantage.
• Experience in case management and interagency collaboration with statutory and voluntary partners.

What Makes You a Great Fit

You are someone who:

• Communicates with empathy, clarity, and professionalism.
• Works confidently on your own initiative while contributing effectively to a team.
• Can multi‑task, prioritise, and stay organised in a dynamic environment.
• Brings emotional resilience, compassion, and a commitment to women’s and children’s safety.
• Be able to pass Garda Vetting

What to expect:

• Work on‑site in Sonas refuges, supporting women and children who have fled their homes due to domestic abuse.
• The environment is more crisis‑driven, with clients often arriving in immediate need of safety and emergency support.
• Daily work includes supporting residents within a 24/7 refuge setting.

What We Offer

• Renumeration of €43,954.37 per annum for a full-time role
• 26 days of annual leave.
• Paid sick leave
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Training support
• The opportunity to work with a passionate, supportive team making a meaningful impact every day.
• A role where your skills directly contribute to safety, empowerment, and long‑term change for women and children.

Apply Now

If you are committed to social justice and want to be part of a team that stands with women and children experiencing domestic violence, we would love to hear from you.

Sonas is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Pay: €43,954.37 per year

Work Location: In person