Integration Support Worker 2026

Submit; Naas; In loco; EUR 40.000 - 50.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Submit seeks a Community Development Officer for a two-year fixed-term contract based in Naas, Co. Kildare. The role requires extensive experience with diverse groups, a strong grasp of Ireland's International Protection and Refugee Protection programmes, and outreach work.

Driving licence and access to a car are essential. Applicants should hold at least NFQ Level 6 in community development or related field, with excellent communication, report writing, budgeting and IT/data management skills.

Competenze

• Extensive experience in community development with diverse groups.
• Knowledge of Ireland’s International Protection system and related programmes.
• Experience in providing individual support and outreach.
• Experience collaborating with external agencies including voluntary and public sectors.
• Strong understanding of cultural diversity and ability to adapt approach.
• Knowledge of development models for minority ethnic groups.
• Hold a clean Class B Driving Licence and have access to own car.
• Familiarity with public service organisation or ability to learn.

Conoscenze

Community development

IP & refugee policy knowledge

Outreach & individual support

Agency collaboration

Cultural diversity awareness

Development models knowledge

Driving licence

Public service familiarity

Interpersonal communication

Report writing

Formazione

Level 6 NFQ qualification in community development / development education / social science

Descrizione del lavoro

The Post is a 2-year fixed term contract and will be filled from a panel which will be formed for an initial period of one year and this panel may be extended for a further year at the discretion of the Chief Executive.

Education, Training and Experience etc.:

• a) Have at least 3 years’ experience working in a similar type role with diverse groups in a community development setting;
• b) Possess a good working knowledge of the mainstream model of integration and the policies which govern Ireland’s International Protection system, Irish Refugee Protection programme and Temporary Protection programme;
• c) Have experience of providing individual support and outreach;
• d) Have experience of working with other external agencies and organisations including both voluntary and public sector;
• e) Possess a good working knowledge of the youth sector and the ability to connect International Protection (IP) applicants, Programme Refugees and Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection (BOTP) aged 15-24 years with the appropriate support services;
• f) Have a strong understanding of the concept of cultural diversity and the ability to adapt working approach to embrace many different nationalities and cultures;
• g) Have a thorough knowledge of the principles and processes of community development with expertise in a broad range of development models, particularly those appropriate to minority ethnic groups;
• h) Hold a clean, current Class B Driving Licence and have access to his/her own car;
• i) Have a satisfactory knowledge of public service organisation or the ability to acquire such knowledge.

• a) Hold a recognised qualification (at least level 6 in the National Framework of Qualifications) in community development, development education or social science;
• b) Have good interpersonal and communication skills;
• c) Experience of report writing;
• d) The capacity to manage time efficiently and prioritise tasks as part of a demanding work load;
• e) Have the ability to negotiate and handle difficult situations;
• f) Experience of financial administration and budgeting;
• g) Experience of data management and IT

Please supply copies of any certificates, diplomas or degrees you may have with the application form. Please note that Non-Irish Qualifications must be accompanied by a determination from Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) to establish their comparability against the Irish National Framework of Qualifications, overseas qualifications must also be accompanied by a translation document.

Driving Licence

Applicants must at the date of application hold a full valid Irish /EU licence, for Class B vehicles, or a licence acceptable to NDLS for transfer to full Irish licence, (Link below). They must be a competent driver and, shall drive a car in the course of their duties and for this purpose provide and maintain a car to the satisfaction of the local authority.The council must be indemnified on their insurance.

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