DUE THE CONTINUED EXPANSION OF LOCAL AREA EMPLOYMENT SERVICES IN SOUTH
DUBLIN COUNTY WE WISH TO RECRUIT FOR ADDITIONAL CASE WORKER ROLES.
LAES CASE WORKER - PANEL
FULL TIME / **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** HRS
South Dublin County Partnership is a community-based development
company in South Dublin County. We tackle poverty and social exclusion
through development and delivery of a range of projects. The Local
Area Employment Service, funded by the Department of Social
Protection, is one of the services we deliver in Lot Area **Apply on
the website** – South Dublin County with outreach services delivered
in East Wicklow / West Kildare.
Local Area Employment Service is a new programme funded by Department
of Social Protection that aim of which is to provide support long term
individuals to back to work. We are now looking for additional Case
Workers to strengths our team.
The company offers a range of attractive benefits including
development opportunities due to the broad range of programmes we run.
Other benefits include a generous pension package, free parking,
access to a medical package.
CASE WORKER – JOB DESCRIPTION
PURPOSE OF ROLE:
* To enable SDCP to meet contractual targets and KPIs with the funder
as aligned with contractual payment schedules, the Case Worker will
have responsibility for providing case management services to an
agreed caseload of Local Area Employment Services clients from the
point of initial engagement and assessment through to exit from the
programme. Case Worker will be required to match each client with a
range of core and/or targeted LAES supports and work collaboratively
with the Employment Advisor and Job Coach team across the service.
* To provide 1 to1 support to the long-term unemployed and those
furthest from the labour market to help them in their progression from
unemployment to employment, acting as the main liaison within LAES for
clients referred into the service.
* Maintain the caseload management system as provided by the
Department of Social Protection.
* To deliver the LAES service across multiple hub and outreach
locations across the LOT.
SKILLS REQUIRED:
* Track and record client case information, record all appointments,
agreed PPP, interventions, client engagements and referrals
* Manage client data through the funder information management
system and SDCP’s CRM and provide monthly written activity reports
and performance dashboards for the caseload to the Service Delivery
Manager
PERSON SPECIFICATIONS:
* Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the needs of the long term
unemployed and those impacted by social exclusion.
* Have a proven ability to work in a target driven environment.
Capability to deliver agreed KPI’s and monthly targets is an
essential requirement of this role
* Have a strong track record of working holistically with clients
where a range of targeted supports have been identified and delivered
* Have a practical experience of working within a case load
management framework
* Possess a thorough understanding of skills assessment tools.
* Demonstrate flexibility and the willingness and ability to work in
a friendly, welcoming, empathetic manner and a drive and passion to
help individuals reach their full potential.
* Have the aptitude to work on own initiative as well as work
collaboratively as part of a team.
* Demonstrate strong communication skills to engage and motivate the
target groups of LAES and the proven ability to work collaboratively
across the wider SDCP Teams and other local stakeholders.
* Have a strong track record in core and targeted employment
services delivery and a drive and passion for continuous improvement.
* Possess strong administration, IT, organisational and time
management skills.
* Show an ability to be flexible and adapt quickly and efficiently
to a changing work environment
* Demonstrate an openness and a willingness to act on feedback from
management on your performance or specific areas identified for
service improvement and from the programme funder on where adjustments
are needed to the services offered.
* Relevant work experience in adult guidance, community studies,
addiction studies, recruitment, probation services etc. and a
willingness to pursue further study.
REQUIREMENTS:
* A minimum of level 7 qualification in Adult Guidance & Counselling
Skills or a similar field (If the successful candidate/s does not
currently have the requisite guidance qualification but meets the
other requirements for the role the company will provide financial
support for the individual to complete the required qualification)
* Full driving licence and access to own car
RENUMERATION PACKAGE & BENEFITS:
* The salary for this position will be based on the successful
individual’s qualification and experience.
* Training and development support
* Excellent Pension of *% employer’s
contribution after successful probation period.
* Access to HSF private health insurance.
* * Hour per week (full time)
* Employee assistance programme (EAP)
APPLICATION PROCESS
Applicants should pay particular attention to the essential and
desirable criteria in the job description, your suitability and why
you are the best candidate for this post in question.
Please send three copies of your up-to-date detailed CV (no more than
2 pages) and cover letter accompanied with completed confidential form
marked: LAES CASE WORKER REF: **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**/**APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE** to:
Administration & Operations Department
South Dublin County Partnership
Unit D1
Nangor Road Business Park
Nangor Road
Dublin *
OR alternatively email your application to **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
Closing date for receipt of applications is FRIDAY 5TH JANUARY **APPLY
ON THE WEBSITE** @ **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**.**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**PM
Note no late applications will be accepted.
_SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY PARTNERSHIP IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER
AND WELCOMES APPLICANTS FROM A DIVERSITY OF BACKGROUNDS._
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Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
