PART-TIME (3-DAY WEEK), GATE SERVICE, TRAINING & EMPLOYMENT OFFICER,
CASTLEREA PRISON
IASIO (the Irish Association for Social Inclusion Opportunities), is a
national organisation that works with State agencies in the
development and delivery of services to marginalised groups, enabling
communities to become more socially inclusive through excellence in
practice. IASIO?s current operational scope includes three national
Services and two smaller projects: The Linkage Service, the Gate
Service, the Resettlement Service; and, The Community Support Scheme
and The Supported Employment Service. In particular, it is the only
national organisation for adult offenders in the community and
voluntary sector with a specific focus on alternatives to both
offending and re-imprisonment. This is achieved through the provision
of direct services to offenders in the community and to prisoners,
services which range from 1-to-1 guidance counselling, group work,
psychometric assessment, resettlement planning & support and placement
in the community. IASIO?s core mission is the social inclusion of
people marginalised from mainstream opportunity.
WE ARE SEEKING APPLICATIONS FROM SUITABLE CANDIDATES FOR THE FOLLOWING
PART-TIME (3-DAY WEEK) POST:
A GATE SERVICE TRAINING & EMPLOYMENT OFFICER BASED IN CASTLEREA
PRISON.
TRAINING & EMPLOYMENT OFFICER FOR THE GATE SERVICE
The Training and Employment Officer (TEO) works with referred
prisoners to explore future directions and develop a realistic plan
for release with a focus on training, education or employment and the
identification of barriers that may hinder progression.
The ideal candidate for this post will have:
* A Diploma or Higher in Adult Guidance & Counseling or relevant
Third Level qualification leading to membership of the Institute of
Guidance Counsellors with;
* A thorough understanding of the Target Groups needs and issues
* A good understanding of the Irish Prison Service and the
Resettlement and Reintegration process
* Must meet the security and health and safety requirements for
working within a prison environment
A good general knowledge of:
* IASIO and its range of programmes
* The Irish Criminal Justice system
* The Irish employment market and training & education opportunities
* Semi-state and other agencies , including services providing
support and/or training and educational services for marginalised
groups
* The issues and concerns for employers
EXPERIENCE
* One years? experience of working with the Target Group
* Teamwork experience
APPLICANTS SHOULD REFER TO THE DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION, INCLUDING THE
NECESSARY COMPETENCIES REQUIRED IN THE ATTACHMENT BELOW.
Applicants for the above should forward their current Curriculum Vitae
and Cover Letter, by email NO LATER THAN Sunday **Apply on the
website**th November **Apply on the website** to;
Aisling Bracken, Human Resources Manager, IASIO, Block 3, Grove Court,
Grove Road, Blanchardstown, Dublin **Apply on the website**.
C/o Ciara Ahern, Administrative Assistant at e-mail: **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE**
APPLICATIONS ARE WELCOME FROM CANDIDATES WITH EXCEPTIONAL EXPERIENCE
BUT WHO DO NOT POSSESS FORMAL QUALIFICATIONS.
PLEASE NOTE:
* FULL DRIVING LICENCE AND ACCESS TO TRANSPORT FOR BUSINESS IS
ESSENTIAL.
* INTERVIEWS for this position will take place by video call on the
**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**TH OF NOVEMBER **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**.
* The pro-rata starting salary for this post is between Pt.1 (?
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scale, commensurate with experience
* Workdays are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday each week and it is a
prison-based role.
* Successful candidates must be available to START WORK AS SOON AS
POSSIBLE
* The appointment of successful candidates will be made subject to
TWO SATISFACTORY REFERENCES (one from your most recent employer), A
PRE-EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL and SUCCESSFUL PRISON ACCESS / FULL SECURITY
CLEARANCE.
* Canvassing will not be accepted and may lead to disqualification
_IASIO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER __AND PROMOTES A POLICY OF
CONTINUOUS PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AMONG ITS STAFF._
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
