Seeking Safety Project Worker

Permanent part time 2 days/15 hours per week

Immediate Applications are now invited for the above positions; -

Ruhama is an Irish NGO and registered charity that offers nationwide support to women impacted by prostitution, human trafficking for the purpose of sexual exploitation. Founded in 1989, our organisation has extensive expertise in providing a wide range of specialist, holistic support services. Our services are free, confidential and delivered by a committed and experienced team. Ruhama also advocates and engages in policy work on issues related to prostitution, sex trafficking and the experiences of the women we work with. 

The Seeking Safety Ireland is a peer-informed project which is funded by the Department of Health via the HSE Dual Diagnosis Programme. Ruhama, in collaboration with other partners and as part of a wider Governance Group is committed to implementing and expanding a cross sectoral, interagency, co-produced Irish adaptation of the Seeking Safety model to support a hard-to-reach cohort of people who experience both mental health challenges and substance use issues, paying particular attention to those experiencing domestic, sexual and gender-based violence.  Research has shown both internationally and here in Ireland that co-production, co-delivery and a fully integrated approach is the most beneficial way to support individuals.

Seeking Safety Project Worker 

The Project Worker will be trained in delivering the Seeking Safety programme and so will not need advance expertise in this programme in order to apply for this post.  This individual will be responsible for delivering the Seeking Safety programme on an individual and group basis in collaboration with the Seeking Safety Peer Support Worker and at times with colleagues from the Seeking Safety Ireland Partner Organisations. 

Competitive Salary Scale, €16,140.40 for 15 hours per week i.e. pro rata of €40,351 applies.