ADVOCACY SUPPORT WORKER
TEMPORARY (ONE YEAR) FULL TIME, **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** HOURS PER
WEEK, NORTH LEINSTER CIS
The North Leinster Citizens Information Service is currently seeking
to recruit a tEMPORARY FULL TIME ADVOCACY SUPPORT WORKER for a
specified purpose career break contract for up to twelve (**Apply on
the website**) months.
Citizens Information Services (CISs) provide an advocacy service in a
wide range of areas, including social welfare, employment, housing,
consumer issues, health, and immigration. They provide an advocacy
service up to and including assistance with formal complaints,
appeals, hearings, and quasi-legal tribunals.
THE ROLE
Key responsibilities of the Advocacy Support Worker (ASW):
* To enhance the capacity of Citizens Information Services in their
region to deliver advocacy as part of an integrated information,
advice, and advocacy service.
* To coach and mentor CIS personnel both remotely and on site, in
the processes and skills of high-quality advocacy case work, i.e.
representation, preparation for third party hearings/appeals,
interview skills, case recording, negotiation and presentation skills.
Some key candidate requirements are:
* Knowledge and experience of advocacy casework
* Operation of case management and record keeping systems
* Experience of coaching, mentoring, and supporting staff
(Please see the information pack for job description and person
specification)
The ASW will be required to travel throughout the region therefore
access to the use of a car is a requirement for the post. For further
information on the designated areas for each ASW, please see the
information pack.
SALARY SCALE: The Advocacy Support Worker salary scale is currently
€ *, * - €**Apply on
the website**, * per annum (including 2 Long
Service Increments (LSI)). Pro rata for part-time staff.
INCREMENTAL CREDIT: It is expected that all new entrants to the
service will be appointed at point one of the salary scale. However,
the Service operates an incremental credit process for appointments
higher than point one. This process is applicable to new entrants.
Incremental credit criteria, based on the competencies for the role,
are assessed against employment history as laid out in the application
form only. A request for incremental credit from a successful
candidate must be made within the first 3 months of employment. The
decision on whether to award an incremental credit is a decision made
by the Board and is subject to the availability of funding.
APPLICATIONS A candidate Information Pack (including a job
description) and application form can be accessed via this online
advertisement.
Applications must be typed and made on the relevant application form
and emailed to *
The closing date for receipt of application forms is **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE**:**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** ON MONDAY **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE**TH FEBRUARY **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**.
Curriculum Vitae (CVs), late, incomplete, or hand-written applications
will not be considered.
_Citizens Information Services are an equal opportunities employer._
_Funded and supported by the Citizens Information Board._
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
