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At Saoirse Domestic Violence Services, we're seeking a visionary Support and Recovery Manager to oversee our domestic violence refuges and associated services.
This senior management role is crucial in shaping high-quality, trauma-informed support systems for victims and survivors of domestic violence and abuse.
About the jobThe Support and Recovery Manager will have overall responsibility for the strategic and operational management of specialised domestic violence refuge and associated services, ensuring the highest standards of support for victims and survivors.
This senior role requires strong leadership, operational oversight, and a deep understanding of DSGBV.
The ideal candidate will be experienced in trauma-informed practices, risk assessment, safeguarding, housing, legislative obligations, and compliance.
They will ensure staff alignment with SDVS's mission and vision, and lead consistent practices across sites.
The manager will work to ensure all refuge services, including staff and facilities, operate in line with best practices, statutory requirements, and organisational policies to provide high-quality, client-centred services.
What You'll Lead:Strategic Management – Implement crisis management, recovery, trauma-informed practices, and policies across refuge sites.Operational Excellence – Manage compliance with housing and charity governance standards (AHBRA, CRA), ensuring service integrity and sustainability.Team Development – Build resilient leadership, support staff wellbeing, and uphold SDVS values as a model of practice.Practice Delivery – Ensure an inclusive, safe, culturally sensitive, and accessible environment for all victims.
Lead best practices through tailored programs.Partnership & Advocacy – Collaborate with agencies like Tusla, An Garda Síochána, Local Authorities, CUAN to drive systemic change and enhance survivor protections.Financial Oversight – Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, financial policies, and funding agreements.
Maintain accurate records for monitoring and evaluation.About youA Level 8+ qualification in Social Care, Social Work, Community Development, or related field.5+ years' management experience in social care or domestic violence sector, with strong trauma-informed and risk management skills.Experience in service management, team leadership, and inter-agency collaboration.Passionate about survivor advocacy, human rights, and feminist principles.Strong knowledge of Irish legislation, safeguarding, and inter-agency processes.Full clean driving license and flexibility to work shifts, including evenings and weekends.What we can offer you:Salary: €63,350 – Social Care Manager 3 HSE scale Oct 2023Pension: 7% employer contribution through our Pension Scheme after probationAnnual leave: 30 days plus public holidays, with option to purchase additional leaveAdditional benefits include paid sick leave, maternity leave, healthcare contributions, education support, Employee Assistance Programme, wellness initiatives, travel reimbursement, and more.Apply for the jobIf interested, please apply here with your CV and cover letter.
This description summarizes primary responsibilities and qualifications.
It is not exhaustive of all duties that may be required now or in the future.
Full job description available upon request.
Due to application volume, responses may be limited.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
A panel may be formed from unsuccessful candidates for future roles.
Thank you for your interest.
Saoirse Housing Association CLG is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
This post is funded through CUAN.
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