Wexford County Council invites applicants for the following posts:
Integration Support Worker (Temporary Contract)
Closing Date: 2nd July 2026
The Integration Support Worker (ISW) will be assigned to the Local Authority Integration Team (LAIT) and report to the Integration Support Coordinator, or any other officer as designated by the Chief Executive.
The LAIT operates at a local level and is part of an expanded International Protection accommodation model centred on a not-for-profit approach.
The primary role of the LAITs is to provide ongoing integration supports to International Protection applicants, Programme Refugees and Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection to enable them to live independently in the community.
This will involve linking these cohorts with local service providers appropriate to their needs. The LAITs will also act as the direct point of contact, providing information, guidance and advice, answering queries as they arise and ensuring that they are in receipt of applicable benefits and entitlements. The ISW will support the Integration Support Coordinator in the delivery of services including support in accessing employment and developing English language proficiency; childcare, healthcare services and linkages to sporting and other local / community activities.
LAITs are not intended to replace mainstream service provision but to support IP applicants, Programme Refugees and Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection in accessing mainstream services.
Applicants should ensure that they read the Candidate Information Booklet below prior to completing an application.
NB: Applicants should ensure that they begin their application process sufficiently early to allow time for any Support Tickets to be resolved prior to submission
Selection for all posts will be by means of interview and candidates may be shortlisted based on applications submitted. Panels may be formed from which future vacancies may be filled.
Please note all applications for the above post must be submitted via the online recruitment portal. Printed hard copies or emailed copies will not be accepted.
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE ETC:
Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms:
a) Have at least 3 years’ experience working in a similar type role with diverse groups in a community development setting;
b) Possess a good working knowledge of the mainstream model of integration and the policies which govern Ireland’s International Protection system, Irish Refugee Protection programme and Temporary Protection programme;
c) Have experience of providing individual support and outreach;
d) Have experience of working with other external agencies and organisations including both voluntary and public sector;
e) Possess a good working knowledge of the youth sector and the ability to connect International Protection (IP) applicants, Programme Refugees and Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection (BOTP) aged 15-24 years with the appropriate support services;
f) Have a strong understanding of the concept of cultural diversity and the ability to adapt working approach to embrace many different nationalities and cultures;
g) Have a thorough knowledge of the principles and processes of community development with expertise in a broad range of development models, particularly those appropriate to minority ethnic groups;
h) Hold a current clean full driving licence (minimum Class B) (details of which must be entered on the application form) and have access to his/her own car;
i) Have a satisfactory knowledge of public service organisation or the ability to acquire such knowledge.
Wexford County Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer
