Information and Advocacy Service Caseworker

Job title: Caseworker
Team / Area: Information and Advocacy Service (IAS)
Language skills: We have a strong preference for Arabic language skills
Position type: Full - time
Hours: 35 hours/ 5 days per week
Location: Dublin
Travel: Yes, but rarely
Salary: €36,000 gross p.a.
Reporting to: Information and Advocacy Manager
Annual Leave: 25 days per year
Contract duration: 1 year

Introduction and overview

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 1951 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

Our Information and Advocacy Service provides free and confidential information and an advocacy service to people at various stages of the international protection process. The service also acts as a first point of contact for many people seeking support from our Law Centre or accessing our housing, education, employment and youth services.

The Caseworker will provide direct support to individuals and will work under the supervision of our Information and Advocacy Manager. This is an exciting and challenging role with an opportunity to work directly with people in the protection process and positively impact on their lives.

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Application Process

To help us process your application efficiently we would be grateful if you could follow these guidelines carefully, thank you.

1. Please send one pdf file including your CV and cover letter to recruitment@irishrefugeecouncil.ie - give the file your full name.
2. The content of emails will not be included in your application so please include all details in your cover letter.
3. The phrase “Caseworker” must be inserted into the email subject matter line.
4. 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.
5. Deadline for application is strictly Thursday 9th January 2025.
6. Each application will receive an automated email acknowledgment upon receipt of application.
7. Interviews will be held in person.