Integration Support Worker 2026

Integration Support Worker 2026

Opening Date
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Description

General Information:

• Completed Application Forms must be submitted no later than 4pm on the closing date as indicated on the advertisement.
• After submitting your completed application, please be sure to check your 'Spam/Junk' mail for an acknowledgement email.
• Electronic applications will be acknowledged automatically. Please keep this acknowledgement as proof of delivery of your application. If you do not receive an acknowledgement, please contact the HR Department.
• Do not forward any certificates, references or CVs with this form.
• Applicants may be shortlisted from their application forms. Please ensure that information given is sufficiently comprehensive and within the word limit outlined. The onus is on candidates to establish eligibility in this application form.
• Before you submit the form, please ensure that you have reviewed and completed all sections – this can be done by saving your application before submitting
• Canvassing will automatically disqualify.
• Any employment offered is dependent on the information given being true. False or misleading information or deliberate omissions may result in termination of employment.
• All documents relating to this competition will be retained on file for a period of 2 years following the expiry of the panel formed.
• Late applications will not be accepted.
• Phone queries can be made toHuman Resources Section on 045-980740 or, Email- [email protected]
• Please ensure that you have certified copies of all qualifications, as indicated on this application form, available for inspection if requested.

Please refer to Candidate Information Booklet for further information.

Eligibility

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.:

Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms:

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.

Desirable

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.

PLEASE SEE CANDIDATE INFORMATION BOOKLET FOR ALL DETAILS ABOUT THIS JOB.