Established in 1986 the Ballymun Job Centre Co-operative (BJC) is a local community focused, people
centred, placement, career guidance and training organisation. Based on a culture of excellence and
innovation, the BJC provides a range of services and programmes supported by local, national and
European organisations.
The role of the Employment Guidance Officer is to provide career guidance to clients of the BJC LAES
service, develop a Personal Progression Plan, identify any gaps or barriers to progression and support
clients to access education/training and employment opportunities.
Main Duties include:
This position requires a person with a unique mix of skills that has the capacity to motivate and support
individuals along with the relevant skills and experience in community work. An understanding of issues
around unemployment along with knowledge of the labour market, training and other support structures
for job seekers are key qualities needed.
The ideal person is self-motivated with the capacity to work within a team. They should have a minimum of
one year experience in a similar role and a third level qualification in Adult Guidance, Community Studies,
Social Science or equivalent. They should have excellent inter-personal, planning, organisational,
networking and communication skills. The job demands a performance-oriented individual who defines
targets and results from both the qualitative and quantitative angle.
This position is offered on an initial one-year fixed term contract. Following shortlisting, successful candidates will be invited to attend for interview. Garda Vetting will be required on appointment.
Salary for this position is on a scale between €34,782 and €44,019 depending on experience.
To apply
Please forward a letter of application with CV indicating whether you are applying for the role in Swords or
Ballymun by 5pm on Friday 14th October 2022 to:
Sandra Roche
Project and HR Manager
Ballymun Job Centre, Civic Centre, Main Street Ballymun, Dublin 9
or email: roches@bmunjob.ie
The Ballymun Job Centre is an equal opportunities employer.
Manager: Mick Creedon
Chairperson: John Dunne
Registered Company Number: 4397R
Registered Charity Number: 20020040
CHY (Revenue) Number: CHY 8258
Ballymun Job Centre
Civic Centre, Main Street,
Ballymun, Dublin 9, D09 C8P5
Monday to Thursday 9am to 5pm
and
Friday 9am to 4pm
Telephone: 00353 1 866 7000
email: info@bmunjob.ie