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Psychosocial Officer – Full-Time (35 hours/wk)

Psychosocial Officer – Full-Time (35 hours/week)

Spirasi is the National Centre for the Rehabilitation of Survivors of Torture in Ireland. We are recruiting for a skilled, values-driven Psychosocial officer to play a key role in delivering rehabilitative services as part of our Psychosocial and wider Clinical teams. The person will be fully committed to the vision and mission of Spirasi.

Person Specification

Essential Requirements:

  • Relevant third level qualification in social care / social work / clinical background.
  • Demonstrated ability to work well both in a professional multi-disciplinary team and independently
  • Evidence of effective communication and interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrated experience of working with a culturally and linguistically diverse population of migrants/forced migrants, in addition to experience of working with international protection applicants (IP) and refugees.
  • Detailed knowledge of Irish health, education, social welfare, housing and legal systems as it relates to those seeking and having received international protection in the Irish State.
  • High level of demonstrated competence in representing and advocating on behalf of Spirasi’s client-base within the framework of both statutory and non-statutory organisations.
  • Clear understanding of the importance of self-care and the essential ability to observe clear boundaries in working with vulnerable migrants
  • Proficient in IT and standard software packages including Salesforce
  • Ability to speak and write English to IELTS Level 8 (Expert User)
  • A demonstrated commitment to social justice and equality
  • Demonstrated competence in working in a trauma-informed framework in addition to being able to provide practical support and psychological first aid to clients as required

Desirable:

  • Proficiency in additional languages.
  • Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team.
  • Experience of working with groups and delivering group interventions.
  • Experience of providing support to families.

Please send via email to recruitment@spirasi.ie with ‘Psychosocial Officer’ in the subject line:

  • A tailored CV
  • A Letter of Motivation (no more than 1 page) stating how your skills and experience match the requirements of the post

Enquiries: Spirasi Recruitment – recruitment@spirasi.ie or (083)1432331.

Closing Date: 23 August

Provisional Interviews: Week of 2nd September

Start Date: Immediate

Remuneration: Salary €36,000 per annum (pro-rated)

Contract: 12-month fixed term contract.

Hours of Work: 35 hours per week

Hybrid Model: Work remotely and in the office (must be available for minimum 3 days per week on site in Dublin 7). Some travel within Dublin for outreach work is expected.

Benefits:

  • EAP with HSF Assist
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Enhanced Annual leave
  • Enhanced paid sick leave (after 13 weeks)

Full Job Description

Salary: €36,000

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