House Refuge Manager

Job description

House Refuge Manager

Full Time, Permanent
Location: Galway, County Galway
Salary: Grade IV s, 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.

The House Refuge Manager will 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