Children's Caseworker

Details

Job Type
Other
Employer
Irish Refugee Council
Region
Dublin 1
Hours
Full-time
Position
Paid
Closes:
Irish Refugee Council

Children's Caseworker

This role will support children seeking international protection, who arrived to Ireland unaccompanied and are being cared for by Tusla.

The objectives of the service include: 

  • Deliver a child-centred, trauma-informed support service to unaccompanied minors seeking international protection.
  • Through knowledge exchange, garnered in the provision of this support, contribute to the work of all stakeholders in meeting Ireland’s legal and other obligations and commitments.
  • Build a best practice model of service provision, through ongoing service evaluation, development and stakeholder engagement.
  • Enable decision-makers to make strong, coherent decisions with relevant facts available to them.

Specifically, the service is tasked with:

  • Appointment /allocation of a representative for the child/young person within 3 weeks
  • Complete the application for international protection on behalf of the child/young person.
  • Ensure the child /young person has access to legal advice.
  • Accompany the child/young person to any relevant interviews/meetings in respect of their application.
Application Details
  1. Please send one pdf file including your CV and cover letter to recruitment@irishrefugeecouncil.ie  using your name as the file name.
  2. The content of emails will not be included in your application so please include all details in your cover letter.
  3. The phrase “Children’s Caseworker” must be inserted into the email subject matter line.
  4. The cover letter must clearly address the requirements outlined above. Only applications addressing the requirements will be considered. Applicants should give examples of how their experience meets the points listed in the Person Specification.
  5. Deadline for application is strictly 23 September 2025 at midday.
  6. Each application will receive an automated email acknowledgment upon receipt of application.
  7. Applications may be considered prior to the deadline.
  8. Within two weeks from the closing deadline we will email you to advise if you have been called for interview or not.
  9. Interviews will be held in person.
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