Position: Employment Project Resource Worker
Hours: 30 or 37.5 per week
Location: Cork
Contract Term: Until 31/12/2028
This role supports participants who are blind or vision impaired to achieve suitable employment, training, and/or education. The project is funded under the WorkAbility government initiative and focuses on removing barriers to employment and promoting equal opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
Client Support
- Support participants in gaining employment, training, or education.
- Develop case management plans and monitor progress.
- Deliver job readiness training and provide intensive job search support.
- Work collaboratively with employers to ensure sustainable placements.
- Take a person-centred approach to achieve participant goals.
Business Development
- Promote the benefits of employing individuals who are vision impaired.
- Identify and engage new employer partners.
- Support awareness campaigns to increase employer participation.
- Network with industry partners and organisations to expand opportunities.
Person Specification
- Degree-level qualification in social studies, community work, health/social care, psychology, or related field.
- Knowledge of national employment policy and rights promotion.
- Experience working with service users to assess quality in services.
- Strong communication, report writing, and facilitation skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and preferably CRM systems.
- Flexible, creative, resourceful, with strong problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Willingness to travel and work flexible hours.
Special Conditions:
- Garda vetting required.
- Must have access to transport.
- Eligible to work in Ireland and the EU.
For a confidential discussion and more information, please contact Jessica Kennedy
jessica.kennedy@collinsmcnicholas.ie
021 2427110