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 best practice
service provision. 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 and placement into training,
education, employment, 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.
THE TRAINING & EMPLOYMENT OFFICER (LINKAGE SERVICE) ROLE:
The Linkage Service Training and Employment Officer (TEO) works with
people specifically referred to us by the Probation Service. The TEO
works with clients with a focus on training, education and/or
employment and the identification of barriers that may hinder
progression.
CONTRACT TYPE:
* FULL-TIME & PERMANENT CONTRACT: The Training & Employment Officer
will work across Probation Offices in County Galway (5-days/**Apply on
the website** hours per week). Job location subject to operational
requirements.
JOB SUMMARY:
* A relevant third level qualification, while not essential, is
desirable (see a detailed job description below).
* One years’ experience of working with the Target Group.
* Excellent interpersonal skills and an excellent communicator with
empathy for client needs.
* Community based role.
* The full-time starting salary is € **Apply on the
website**, * per annum pro-rata and a salary
scale applies to the role.
* Full driving licence and access to transport for business is
desirable.
* Proficient in the use of MS Office application.
* Fluent written and spoken English.
* The appointment will be made subject to two satisfactory
references and garda vetting.
* Applications are welcome from candidates with exceptional
experience but who do not possess formal qualifications.
* Applicants should refer to the detailed job description, including
the necessary competencies required in the attachment below.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE A GOOD GENERAL KNOWLEDGE OF:
* The Irish Criminal Justice system.
* The Irish employment market and training & education
opportunities.
* The Probation Service and the reintegration process.
* Semi-state and other agencies, including services providing
support and/or training and educational services for marginalised
groups.
* The issues and concerns for employers.
BENEFITS OFFERED:
As a Training and Employment Officer at IASIO, you have the
opportunity to work with an experienced and passionate team of
professionals on the frontlines of reintegration and social inclusion.
The Linkage Service is committed to ensuring that our team members
have the best available training and skill development opportunities
and provide consistent peer mentoring and support.
* Pension contributions.
* Death in Service Insurance.
* Paid maternity/paternity/parents leave.
* Paid sick leave.
* Employee Assistance Programme.
* Paid Volunteer Days.
* Paid Annual Health Check leave.
* CPD opportunities.
* Flexible start/finish time.
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply for this role please send your CV and cover note via email to
* before or on the closing date: TUESDAY, 1ST
OCTOBER **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**. Interviews will be held by Zoom
video conferencing shortly after the closing date.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
