Vacancy: Immigration Support Worker

About Nasc 

Nasc is an independent human rights organisation based in Cork City. Nasc, the Irish word for ‘link’, empowers migrants to realise and fulfil their rights. Nasc works with migrants and refugees to advocate and lead for change within Ireland’s immigration and protection systems, to ensure fairness, access to justice and the protection of human rights. Our vision is an inclusive and equal Ireland that realises the rights of all refugees and migrants. 

Nasc strives to be diverse, equitable and inclusive. We welcome applications from candidates from migrant and refugee communities who have been directly impacted by the issues Nasc seeks to address in our work. 

The successful candidate will work closely with young people from asylum-seeking and refugee communities.  

Maintaining boundaries and confidentiality is an essential function of this role. In practice this means for example, maintaining appointment times, taking calls and corresponding with clients within working time only, maintaining emotional boundaries and practicing self-care, referring to other services where deemed necessary i.e. counselling and mental health supports. 

Key responsibilities include: 

• Providing information, support and advocacy for non-EEA migrants, refugees and asylum seekers with their immigration and asylum needs and providing information and practical support on access to education, income support and housing. 

• Providing orientation and links to community integration, wellbeing and mental health supports. 

• Working with service users to develop individualised assessment and individual support plans. 

• Working with service users to transition between living in IPAS supported accommodation to living in the community.  

• Working collaboratively with external agencies to support the young person, i.e. social work, community, education and healthcare professionals. 

• Supporting the overall wellbeing and social integration of service users. 

• Identifying inequities or emerging trends and liaising with the senior management team to identify potential solutions and strategies.    

• Building and maintaining constructive working relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders including local communities, NGOs, INGOs, civil society bodies and public and government officials.     

• Maintaining accurate records and ensure that data is accurate, maintained confidentially and is compliant with reporting and monitoring requirements.        

• Participating in, and contributing to, meetings, information or training workshops, reports, evaluations and networking activities as required.   

Criteria 

Candidates must on or before the closing date have the following mandatory requirements: 

• Undergraduate (minimum) or postgraduate degree in law or other related discipline with a minimum of a 2.1 honours degree.

• 18 months experience (employment) working in a similar area. 

• Strong understanding of Ireland’s international protection system. 

• Strong understanding of the rights of asylum seekers and refugees, particularly as they relate to housing, education and family reunion.  

• Strong writing skills (English language fluency is essential). 

• Experience in advocating on behalf of service users. 

• Experience in managing own caseload. 

• Experience communicating effectively with people from a wide range of backgrounds and dealing empathetically with refugees.  

• Experience in maintaining records and a good understanding of data protection and confidentiality requirements.  

Desirable: 

• Any additional Non-EEA languages spoken will be an advantage. 

• Driving licence with access to transport will be an advantage.  

The successful candidate will be required to undergo Garda Vetting. 

How to apply

If you are interested in joining Nasc’s Team, send a CV and cover letter outlining your motivation to work with Nasc to [email protected] with ‘Immigration Support Worker in the subject line. 

The closing date for applications is 06th August. We regret that late or incomplete applications cannot be accepted. Please note that we are only able to respond with feedback to shortlisted candidates.  

This project is co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union.