Employment officer

Employment Officer - Supporting People with Disabilities into jobs with a future

• Location: Dublin North City Centre
• Contract: Full-time / Permanent
• Hours 37.5 hours per week
• €35,000 to €40000 per annum

Do you want to make a real difference in people's lives?
We are looking for a compassionate, motivated and proactive Employment Officer to join our team.

In this role, you will support individuals with intellectual disabilities, autism, and other neurodiverse conditions to access, secure and thrive in employment opportunities that have a real future.

Key Responsibilities

• Work directly with individuals to understand their skills, strengths and career aspirations.
• Build relationships with local employers to create inclusive job opportunities.
• Provide tailored employment supports including CV preparation, interview coaching and workplace skills.
• Support both the employee and employer to ensure sustainable and positive job placements.
• Collaborate with colleagues, families and community services to promote inclusion and independence.
• Monitor progress and outcomes, ensuring each individual receives person-centred support.

About You

• Experience in social care, supported employment, education, HR, or a related field.
• Understanding of the barriers faced by people with intellectual disabilities, autism and neurodiverse conditions in accessing employment.
• Strong communication, coaching and advocacy skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive partnerships with employers and community stakeholders.
• Flexible, empathetic and solution-focused approach.
• A relevant qualification (e.g., Social Care, Psychology, Education, Employment Services) is desirable but not essential.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus 11 statutory days (pro-rata)
• Health Cash Plan (on successful completion of probationary period)
• Access to confidential Staff Counseling Pension Scheme (on successful completion of probationary period)
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Flexible working initiatives
• Wellbeing initiatives

Essential

• Minimum one year's paid experience of working with either Participants with learning or intellectual disabilities/difficulties.
• Experience assisting individuals into work.
• Experience of liaising with employers.
• Certified Qualification (ideally to degree level) in a relevant discipline
• Ability to demonstrate administrative skills with good record keeping.
• Excellent level of IT (including social media skills), communication skills and presentation skills.
• Clear understanding and articulation of the principles of supported employment.

Desirable

• Proven track record of securing employment for people with barriers to learning.
• Experience of building local networks.
• Experience participating within the quality auditing processes.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a team that is passionate about creating opportunities and changing lives.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Supportive working environment with real opportunities to innovate and grow.
• The chance to see the impact of your work every day.