REPORTING TO: SLIGO LEITRIM LOCAL AREA EMPLOYMENT SERVICE (LAES)
MANAGER
MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE:
THE CASEWORKER WILL BE REQUIRED TO WORK AS A MEMBER OF THE SLIGO
LEITRIM LAES TEAM TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO LONG-TERM UNEMPLOYED PEOPLE
AND EMPLOYERS IN THE REGION.
CONDITIONS OF WORK:
* This recruitment competition is being run to form a panel from
which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of
full or part-time duration may be filled.
* Sligo Leitrim LAES is funded by the Department of Social
Protection until */**Apply on the
website**/ *. Contract may be extended and/or
reduced subject to continual funding from the Department of Social
Protection. Main base will be Sligo LEADER Partnership Office,
Pearse Road, Sligo or Leitrim Development Company, Church Street,
Drumshanbo, Leitrim with travel to outreach locations when required.
* You will be qualified to L7 Career Guidance / Counselling( or
equivalent ) or be willing to work towards L7 accreditation.
MAIN DUTIES
* To provide one to one support and guidance to the unemployed to
help them in their progression from unemployment to employment.
* To prepare a Personal Progression Plan for each client and
identify the supports required for each client.
* To identify employment opportunities for the unemployed in the
region and make your clients aware of the potential employment
opportunity.
* To assist the clients with CV preparation and job
seeking/interview skills & liaise directly with Employers and provide
a job matching service.
* To maintain a database of clients/groups in the catchment area.
* To liaise directly with ETB, Solas, DSP and other public and
private training providers and agencies.
* To manage your caseload efficiently and effectively in line with
good governance and established company and funders, KPI’s
procedures and guidelines.
* To participate in team meetings and provide oral and written
reports when required
* To demonstrate a willingness to take on additional duties as and
when required.
CORE COMPETENCIES/SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE
1: KNOWLEDGE OF EMPLOYMENT/ENTERPRISE/CAREER GUIDANCE
* Detailed knowledge of the area of employment, enterprise and/or
career guidance.
* Knowledge of employment supports and services available to long
term unemployed people
* A realistic picture of labour market job skill requirements
* A well-grounded understanding of basic counselling and guidance
concepts in the labour market sense.
* A clear understanding of the effects of unemployment on people's
self-image, behaviour patterns and general well-being and in
particular the effect on people who are long-term unemployed.
* An understanding of the barriers facing unemployed people in
accessing progression options.
2: LIAISON SKILLS
You will be required to demonstrate developed, effective and efficient
liaison skills across multiple stakeholders. You will be a strong
influencer, motivator and inspire trust with all involved.
3: CASELOAD MANAGEMENT SKILLS
You will have experience in managing caseloads delivering to Key
Performance Indicators (KPIs) and reporting on same, using advanced MS
Office/IT skills and/or bespoke system.
4: INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
You will be required to be a positive, empathetic, flexible,
motivated, self-starter who can communicate effectively and have good
financial, listening and administration skills. You will be creative
in his or her approaches to working with clients.
5: COMMUNICATION
You will have experience of forming good working relationships with
individuals, colleagues, combined with excellent communication and
listening skills. You will be confidential by nature with excellent
verbal and written abilities.
6: ‘OTHER’
You should be informed in relation to the Government objectives as
defined in the Pathways to Work Strategy * –
*, Roadmap for Social Inclusion **Apply on the
website** – * and other relevant government
strategies.
CORE COMPETENCIES
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE
* * years’ experience of experience of
working in the area of employment, enterprise and/or career guidance.
* Counselling / Vocational Guidance/Social Work experience.
* Experience working with barriers to employment.
* Job Coach experience.
* Full Clean Driving Licence
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
* A good standard of general education.
* Good Computer Skills .
CLOSING DATE
All applications should be submitted by email to **Apply on the
website** no later than September *th **Apply
on the website**.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
