Education & Employment Coach | Homelessness Support, Dublin

Focus Ireland; Dublin; Presencial; EUR 32.000 - 42.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Focus Ireland in Dublin is seeking a Project Worker for the PETE programme to support people experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness to access education, training and employment opportunities.

You will facilitate group education, provide one-to-one guidance, help with CVs and job search, build partnerships with providers, and maintain confidential records in line with Focus Ireland policies.

Formación

• Degree-level qualification in Social Care or related area (CORU-registered preferred).
• At least 1 year direct experience in social care with disadvantaged or vulnerable young people.
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic professional with target-driven work experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, planning and organization skills.
• Team player with ability to multitask and follow direction.
• Ability to work at fast pace and respond to feedback.

Responsabilidades

• Empower customers to achieve their full potential through education, training and employment support, helping them progress towards sustainable outcomes.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of customers’ skills, interests, strengths and development needs, providing tailored one-to-one guidance and support.
• Develop and implement high-quality, goal-focused education and progression plans, ensuring clear objectives, actions and timelines are in place.
• Support customers with CV preparation, job applications, interview preparation and job-search techniques, while providing coaching on workplace expectations and employability skills.
• Provide customers with the information, guidance and support required to make informed decisionsregarding education, training and employment opportunities.
• Promote the service proactively and take responsibility for generating referralsand increasing engagement with customers.
• Develop and maintain effective partnerships with education providers, training organisations, employers and community-based resourcesto enhance progression opportunities for customers.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of developments, opportunities and trends within the education, training and employment sectors, ensuring customers receive relevant and accurate advice.
• Deliver services using a trauma-informed, customer-centred approach, promoting customer autonomy, independence and participation, while actively seeking and incorporating customer feedback.
• Work effectively both independently and as part of a team, under the supervision and direction of line management, contributing positively to project objectives and service delivery.
• Maintain accurate, confidential and up-to-date records, statistics and case management informationin accordance with Focus Ireland policies and procedures, while contributing to service evaluation and development initiatives.
• Comply with all relevant Focus Ireland policies and procedures, including Data Protection, Child Protection, Confidentiality, Customer Complaints, Health & Safety and Personnel policies, and work collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation.
• Participate in team meetings, supervision, reflective practice, training and professional development, identify and report health and safety concerns, work within the overall objectives of Focus Ireland and undertake additional duties as reasonably required.

Conocimientos

Empowerment & coaching

One-to-one guidance

Group facilitation

Teamwork

Educación

Bachelor level qualification in Social Care or related area

Descripción del empleo

Focus Ireland in Dublin is seeking a Project Worker for the PETE programme to support people experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness to access education, training and employment opportunities.

You will facilitate group education, provide one-to-one guidance, help with CVs and job search, build partnerships with providers, and maintain confidential records in line with Focus Ireland policies.