House Refuge Manager

Orange Recruitment; Galway; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A social services provider in Galway is seeking a House Refuge Manager to lead a 24/7 refuge and community support service. The role involves staff management, ensuring a safe environment, and collaborating with various agencies. Candidates should have a degree in Social Care and at least 3 years of management experience in a related setting. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' management experience in a care or refuge setting.
• Strong knowledge of domestic abuse and safeguarding practices.
• Prior experience in domestic/sexual violence services is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate staff to deliver high-quality, trauma-informed support.
• Manage rosters, safeguarding, training and compliance for a 24/7 service.
• Oversee client care, reporting, and interagency collaboration.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

IT Skills

Flexibility

Resilience

Education

Degree in Social Care (or equivalent)

Job description

House Refuge Manager

Full Time, Permanent
Location: Galway, County Galway
Salary: Grade IV scale, point 1

Orange recruitment is partnering with a vital social services provider in Galway in the recruitment of a House Refuge Manager. The service responds to those in need experiencing different stages of social issues. The vision is for a community where every person is valued, cared for, and supported at every stage of life.

Orange recruitment is seeking to appoint a House Refuge Manager to oversee a 24/7 refuge and community support service. This is a key leadership role with responsibility for staff management, service delivery and ensuring a safe, trauma-informed environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate staff to deliver high-quality, trauma-informed support.
• Manage rosters, safeguarding, training and compliance for a 24/7 service.
• Provide supervision, mentoring and professional development.
• Oversee client care, reporting, and interagency collaboration.
• Ensure the refuge remains a safe and welcoming environment.

Essential Requirements

• Degree in Social Care (or equivalent).
• 3+ years' management experience in a care or refuge setting.
• Strong knowledge of domestic abuse and safeguarding practices.
• Excellent leadership, communication and IT skills.
• Flexibility and resilience to support a 24/7 service.
• Prior experience in domestic/sexual violence services an advantage