EPIC – Development of National Advocacy Service in Mid –West region

EPIC is an independent, not-for-profit organisation whose purpose is to advocate for the rights of young people in care or with care experience.

EPIC currently provides an advocacy and support service to young people in care and aftercare in all regions. EPIC is now extending and developing this service in the Mid- West region and is recruiting for the following post

Advocacy Officer

This is a full- time post working as part of the National Advocacy Service and reporting to the Manager of the National Advocacy Service. The Advocacy Officer will provide an independent support, advice and advocacy service to children and young people in care or aftercare.

The post will initially be on 2 year fixed term contracts with a 6 month probationary period.

Application form and job description can be accessed by following the link at

http://www.epiconline.ie/advocacy-officer-mid-west-region/

Please submit completed application form with short cover letter by emailing to info@epiconline.ie

Closing date: 5.00pm 21st September 2015. Interviews will be held week beginning 28th September 2015
Short-listing will apply. Handwritten applications will NOT be considered.

Please note that the successful candidate will be required to undergo Garda vetting.