JOB TITLE: EMPLOYMENT OFFICER
TEAM / AREA: Employment
POSITION TYPE: Full-time
HOURS: * hours / 5 days per week
LOCATION: Dublin
TRAVEL: Yes, but rarely
SALARY: € *, *
REPORTING TO: Head of Services
ANNUAL LEAVE: * days per year
CONTRACT DURATION: 1 year
DATE POSTED: *st October **Apply on the
website**
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, *th November
* at 5pm (strictly)
INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW
INTRODUCTION
The Irish Refugee Council believe in a fair and inclusive society for
people seeking international protection in Ireland. We believe that
every person has a legal right to claim asylum and to have their
application considered in a fair and transparent manner, in accordance
with the * Convention relating to the status of
refugees.
Our work involves services and support to people seeking international
protection and refugees. We provide information and early legal
advice. We also provide integration supports around housing,
education, employment, youth work and resettlement. Through our
services we identify trends and issues that require change and
advocacy
OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE
We are seeking a talented, enthusiastic and motivated Employment
Officer to join our Employment Team. The person will lead an
innovative and exciting new project aiming to address the barriers to
employment that are experienced by people who are international
protection applicants or have refugee status in Ireland, specifically
aiming to support people who are seeking to apply for permission to
work and who are at beginning of their careers here in Ireland.
The role has three elements: (1) providing one to one support, (2)
outreach to IPAS centres and, (3) holding webinars and general
information sessions. All with the objective of assisting people to
apply for permission to work and to take their first steps into
employment.
JOB DESCRIPTION
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
* Supporting people with permission to access the labour market
applications.
* Providing one to one employment case work support and mentoring,
providing information on the employment process in Ireland, to people
seeking protection, including referrals to other agencies/IRC staff as
necessary
* Holding outreach sessions in IPAS accommodation centres or other
locations as required.
* Hosting online webinars and general information sessions on the
Right to Work and the process.
* Preparing written reports and maintaining records where necessary.
PLEASE NOTE:
The duties as outlined above are indicative of the main activities to
be undertaken. They are not intended to be exhaustive, and they may be
subject to reasonable change in line with the future direction and
changing needs of the organisation. None of these duties will be
outside the capability of the worker.
PERSON SPECIFICATION: QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED
* An enthusiastic, motivated, self-starter with ability to work on
own initiative.
* One or more years’ experience (or relevant) of working with
people seeking asylum or refugees.
* Demonstrable understanding of the target group’s needs and
issues.
* Demonstrable knowledge and experience of the Irish employment
market and training and education opportunities.
* Demonstrable knowledge of agencies that provide support, training
and educational services to marginalised groups.
* Ability to work in partnership with people to utilise
strengths-based and empowerment approaches.
* Experience in career coaching would be desirable but not
essential.
* Experience of providing workshops and information sessions to a
group of people.
* Excellent communication skills: verbal, written, report writing
and presentation.
* Excellent organisation and record keeping skills.
* Good computer skills with competence in using email, Microsoft
Office, & CRM.
* Ability to work effectively as part of a team as well as
independently.
* The ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
* Flexible, innovative and adaptable to change.
* Fluency in English is essential.
* Fluency in another language is desirable but not essential.
* We particularly welcome applications from people from a migrant or
refugee background, lone parents, Travellers and people with
disabilities.
* An offer and acceptance of this role is conditional on you having
authorisation to work in Ireland and is subject to you holding a valid
visa and/or work permit when required.
EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
The Irish Refugee Council is committed to creating an inclusive
environment where diversity is celebrated, and everyone is afforded
equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from everyone, from
people with direct experience of the international protection process
and who have lived in Direct Provision.
STAFF BENEFITS AND SALARY
* * days annual leave plus additional paid
leave at Christmas.
* A comprehensive induction process.
* A diverse working environment.
* Employee Assistance Programme that offers expert counselling and
support.
* Flexible and supportive working arrangements.
* Ability to work from home (2 days a week maximum)
* Opt in pension after passing probation period.
* Car and Bike parking
* A commitment to professional development including access to an
annual career professional development fund.
APPLICATION PROCESS
TO HELP US PROCESS YOUR APPLICATION EFFICIENTLY WE WOULD BE GRATEFUL
IF YOU COULD FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES CAREFULLY, THANK YOU.
* Please send ONE PDF FILE including your CV AND COVER LETTER to
* - give the file your name.
* The content of emails will not be included in your application so
please include all details in your cover letter.
* The phrase “EMPLOYMENT OFFICER” must be inserted into the
EMAIL SUBJECT MATTER LINE.
* The cover letter must CLEARLY ADDRESS THE REQUIREMENTS outlined
above. Only applications addressing the requirements will be
considered. Applicants should give examples of how their experience
meets the points listed in the Person Specification.
* DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION IS STRICTLY FRIDAY **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE**TH NOVEMBER AT 5PM.
* Each application will receive an automated email acknowledgment
upon receipt of application.
* Within two weeks from the closing deadline we will email you to
advise if you have been called for interview or not.
* Interviews will be held in person.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
