Inclusive Employment Specialist

Brightwater Recruitment; Ireland; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful worka0impacting lives

Fixed-term contract until Dec 2028

Work from Dublin or Cork

Job summary

Brightwater Recruitment is recruiting an Employment Support Officer to provide person-centred employment support to individuals with disabilities. You’ll help build confidence, develop employability skills and progress towards meaningful work, with work delivered virtually and face-to-face.

The role combines participant support, employer engagement and programme administration. It offers a fixed-term contract with travel to Dublin or Cork as required.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting jobseekers or people with disabilities.
• Experience with employment services or vocational rehabilitation is desirable.
• Knowledge of equality and accessibility.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Record-keeping and administrative duties.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one employment support tailored to individual needs.
• Assist with CV preparation, job applications, interview preparation and job searching.
• Support participants in identifying career goals and action plans.
• Signpost to education, training, volunteering and employment opportunities.
• Provide ongoing support to participants and employers after job placement.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Administrative ability

MS Office

Driving licence

Independent workload management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Social Care/ related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Brightwater Recruitment is recruiting an Employment Support Officer to provide person-centred employment support to individuals with disabilities. You’ll help build confidence, develop employability skills and progress towards meaningful work, with work delivered virtually and face-to-face.

The role combines participant support, employer engagement and programme administration. It offers a fixed-term contract with travel to Dublin or Cork as required.