The Irish Council for Prisoners Overseas (ICPO) provides information
and support to Irish prisoners overseas and their families.
Established in **Apply on the website**, it current support 1,**Apply
on the website** Irish citizens in prison in **Apply on the website**
different countries and their families.
VISION
The vision of ICPO is of a world where the human rights of Irish
prisoners overseas are respected and their dignity is honoured.
MISSION
To bring hope to Irish prisoners overseas and their families by
helping them to cope with the challenges of imprisonment and to
increase their chances of rebuilding their lives after release.
VALUES
* Inclusivity
* Respect
* Confidentiality
* Person-centered approach
The ICPO is recruiting for a full-time Caseworker.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The primary role of the Caseworker will be to provide an advice and
information service to Irish prisoners overseas and to undertake
support work in relation to the families of Irish prisoners overseas.
RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:
* Taking responsibility for a caseload of clients and liaising with
other teams in service delivery to provide a comprehensive service to
those incarcerated abroad;
* Providing, by telephone, email and letter, information and advice
about foreign legal and penal systems to prisoners overseas and their
families;
* Liaising with external agencies, including government agencies,
embassy personnel, probation services, legal and welfare groups,
housing authorities, on behalf of clients;
* Becoming familiar with the legal and penal framework relevant to
the caseload;
* Referring clients to specialist agencies as appropriate;
* Maintaining a paper and electronic ?case file? to ensure notes
of all correspondence, conversations and meetings are efficiently
retained in accordance with data protection requirements;
* Maintaining a filing system that incorporates a planned and
managed file review;
* Supporting the families of prisoners overseas.
This role will involve some travel, both in Ireland and overseas,
including to prisons overseas.
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
The successful candidate will have:
* A qualification in law, criminology, human rights or social work;
* Experience of working with marginalised groups;
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
* Excellent organisational, administrative and IT skills;
* The ability to work with initiative as a part of a small team;
* The ability to build relationships with relevant stakeholders.
TERMS
This is a full-time position (**Apply on the website** hours per
week). The successful candidate will be employed on an initial **Apply
on the website** month fixed-term contract, which will include a 3
month probationary period. Salary will be commensurate with
experience.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply please send a CV and cover letter to **Apply on the website**
by 5pm on Tuesday, **Apply on the website**th April, **Apply on the
website**. Please note interviews will take place on Tuesday, **Apply
on the website**th April either in person or via Zoom. The preferred
start date for this role is Monday, **Apply on the website**rd May.
CASEWORKER
The Irish Council for Prisoners Overseas (ICPO) provides information
and support to Irish prisoners overseas and their families.
Established in **Apply on the website**, it current support 1,**Apply
on the website** Irish citizens in prison in **Apply on the website**
different countries and their families.
VISION
The vision of ICPO is of a world where the human rights of Irish
prisoners overseas are respected and their dignity is honoured.
MISSION
To bring hope to Irish prisoners overseas and their families by
helping them to cope with the challenges of imprisonment and to
increase their chances of rebuilding their lives after release.
VALUES
* Inclusivity
* Respect
* Confidentiality
* Person-centered approach
The ICPO is recruiting for a full-time Caseworker.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The primary role of the Caseworker will be to provide an advice and
information service to Irish prisoners overseas and to undertake
support work in relation to the families of Irish prisoners overseas.
RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:
* Taking responsibility for a caseload of clients and liaising with
other teams in service delivery to provide a comprehensive service to
those incarcerated abroad;
* Providing, by telephone, email and letter, information and advice
about foreign legal and penal systems to prisoners overseas and their
families;
* Liaising with external agencies, including government agencies,
embassy personnel, probation services, legal and welfare groups,
housing authorities, on behalf of clients;
* Becoming familiar with the legal and penal framework relevant to
the caseload;
* Referring clients to specialist agencies as appropriate;
* Maintaining a paper and electronic ?case file? to ensure notes
of all correspondence, conversations and meetings are efficiently
retained in accordance with data protection requirements;
* Maintaining a filing system that incorporates a planned and
managed file review;
* Supporting the families of prisoners overseas.
This role will involve some travel, both in Ireland and overseas,
including to prisons overseas.
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
The successful candidate will have:
* A qualification in law, criminology, human rights or social work;
* Experience of working with marginalised groups;
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
* Excellent organisational, administrative and IT skills;
* The ability to work with initiative as a part of a small team;
* The ability to build relationships with relevant stakeholders.
TERMS
This is a full-time position (**Apply on the website** hours per
week). The successful candidate will be employed on an initial **Apply
on the website** month fixed-term contract, which will include a 3
month probationary period. Salary will be commensurate with
experience.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply please send a CV and cover letter to **Apply on the website**
by 5pm on Tuesday, **Apply on the website**th April, **Apply on the
website**. Please note interviews will take place on Tuesday, **Apply
on the website**th April either in person or via Zoom. The preferred
start date for this role is Monday, **Apply on the website**rd May.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
