SECAD GRADUATE POSITION: LOCAL AREA EMPLOYMENT SERVICE (LAES)
CASEWORKERS - WEST CORK
(2-YEAR FIXED TERM CONTRACT)
This is a wonderful opportunity for qualified graduate(s) to work with
SECAD Partnership CLG. SECAD is a local development partnership, that
delivers a range of local and community development programmes
including the LEADER Programme, the Social Inclusion & Community
Activation Programme (SICAP), the Rural Social Scheme, LAES, Tús
among others.
This role is ideally suited to a person who is about to graduate or
has recently graduated (in last *mths) and is
looking to gain experience in an organisation with a strong community
focus. Third level or equivalent qualification(s) in areas such as HR,
Recruitment, Community Development, Work & Organisational Behavioural
Psychology or Coaching will be considered. Candidates with other
subject disciplines which are considered relevant may also be
considered. A vast wealth of experience is not necessary, but the
applicant must be familiar with the principles of Community
Development/Social inclusion and be eager to be trained and grow into
the role.
CONTEXT OF POST
SECAD is developing a team of SECAD LAES Caseworkers that will provide
a range of supports to those referred from the Department of Social
Protection (DSP) to the LAES in our catchment, including CV
preparation, interview skills, career development, technology for work
skills, social welfare supports and access to other public services
that could assist clients return to employment and/or other routes of
activation.
SECAD is seeking to hire graduate(s) who are currently based in or
will be based in the West Cork area. This role will involve working in
one or more of our western outreach locations including Clonakilty,
Skibbereen and Bantry. There may also be need to work in our
Carrigaline outreach office if required.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES
* Ensure the effective completion of referral appointments made by
Department of Social Protection (DSP) through the SECAD LAES
Co-Ordinator.
* Engage with referred clients using a three-tier approach
encompassing: Initial assessment, Assessment of readiness to work and
change. Interview and engagement.
* Identify client goals, aspirations, and barriers to employment,
providing good customer service, including meeting and professionally
greeting clients.
* Ensure all initial assessments focus on getting to know the
client, their motivation and exploring their aspirations and needs.
* Identify, clarify, and manage the client’s expectations of the
process, including data protection, confidentiality, and ground rules
of the LAES intervention and the relationships required to achieve
buy-in.
* Manage a caseload efficiently and effectively in-line with company
and funders procedures & guidelines and against defined KPIs.
* Assist clients with job preparation, including curriculum vitae
preparation, job seeking and interview skills.
* Identify the individual supports required for each client.
* Facilitate signposting to additional education/training and
community-based services.
* Prepare and maintain a Personal Progression Plan (PPP) for
clients.
* Responsibility for arranging and managing client appointments.
PERSON SPECIFICATIONS
ESSENTIAL
* Be motivated to provide a professional service focusing on securing
positive outcomes for our clients.
* Have strong interpersonal, communication and facilitation skills.
* Have empathy for clients, with the ability to demonstrate an
unconditionally positive and respectful approach.
* Demonstrate a calm and professional approach when dealing with
challenging behaviour.
* Possess good report writing skills,
* Have strong ICT aptitude with the ability to learn ICT systems
quickly and hold a strong general IT skillset in the use of MS Office
suite in particular Word, Excel, SharePoint.
* Hold strong organisational, time management and administration
skills (LAES Case Workers will need to manage
* their own administration duties including record keeping,
appointment setting etc.)
* Demonstrate the ability to apply deep focus, attention to detail
and a capacity to strictly adhere to procedures.
* Be flexible in terms of availability and work location within the
SECAD LAES Catchment (West Cork)
* Have a full clean driving licence and own transport that is fully
insured.
* Possess a willingness to learn and be open to taking on new duties
and projects that will support the work of our service and most
importantly serve to promote the progression of our clients.
* Excellent teamwork skills developing strong working relationships
with individuals and co-workers.
DESIRABLE
* Have previous relevant work experience (paid or voluntary)
supporting those experiencing social exclusion or working in services
to support the local community at large.
* Previous experience in information provision and signposting to
services including awareness of referral pathways across education,
training, and community services.
* Have a clear understanding of the effects of unemployment on the
individual’s self-image, behaviour patterns and general well-being,
particularly the effect on long-term unemployed people.
* Possess a knowledge of digital tools & information sources focused
on education, training, career direction.
* Demonstrate an ability to support individuals to access
opportunities.
* Previous experience in the use of online monitoring and reporting
systems.
* Understand the principles of social inclusion / rural development.
* Graduate Training Provision
* Full training will be provided to successful candidates this will
include,
* Case Management System training
* Education/Training/Community referral pathways & signposting
processes
* CV writing/Interview mentoring as well as broader Employability/
Job-searching knowledge development.
* Client engagement skills including building rapport and
establishing boundaries.
* General coaching models, tools, and questions.
Additional training opportunities are offered to team members via
third parties when available in areas that have a direct impact on
caseworkers’ duties/responsibilities.
SALARY
Circa € *, * per annum
GARDA VETTING
Please note that the successful candidate will be required to complete
a Garda vetting process.
HOW TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION
Please email your application (CV & Letter of Application) to: **APPLY
ON THE WEBSITE**
Subject box to be marked “GRADUATE LAES CASEWORKER ” BY **APPLY ON
THE WEBSITE**:**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**PM MONDAY 6TH NOVEMBER **APPLY
ON THE WEBSITE**. Shortlisted candidates will be informed by Thursday
9th November and must be available to attend interview on Monday
*th November.
_SECAD is an equal opportunity employer and canvassing will
disqualify._
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
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Category: Health
