Citizens Information Services are independent companies managed by voluntary Boards of Directors. The Dublin network of Citizens Information Services (CIS) is seeking to recruit a full time (35 hours per week, Monday to Friday) Advocacy Support worker who will be employed by Clondalkin& Lucan CIS. This is a fixed term contract due to expire December 2018.

The Role
The role will also encompass a national remit under which the Advocacy Support Worker will work as part of a national team on the development and implementation of quality standards in advocacy practice in Citizens Information Services.

The Advocacy Support Worker will be responsible for building the capacity and skills of Information Providers in Citizens Information Services in the Dublin region, supporting their advocacy practice in the mainstream as part of integrated information, advice and advocacy service to the general public, including people with disabilities. The Advocacy Support Worker will provide coaching and mentoring to CIS personnel, both remotely and on site, through a programme incorporating both intensive support and back-up advice.

The Advocacy Support Worker will work closely with all CISs in their region and link with the National Advocacy Service for People with Disabilities to support people with disabilities access to advocacy.

Remuneration
The salary scale for an Advocacy Support Worker is €42,658 – €48,334.

It is anticipated that new entrants to Citizens Information Services will be appointed on the 1st point of the scale.

Incremental credit should it be awarded will be based entirely on previous relevant experience as set out on the application form and cover letter at time of submission.

Application process
A detailed Job Description and Application Form together with further information can be accessed on Citizens Information Board website www.citizensinformationboard.ie

Applications must be posted to:
The Chairperson, Clondalkin & Lucan Citizen Information Service, Luke Cullen House, Oakfield Industrial Estate, Clondalkin, Dublin 22.

Four copies of the application form and four copies of the covering letter must be included.

Closing date for receipt of applications is 5.00pm on Monday 27th March 2017

Emailed, late, incomplete or CV (curriculum vitae) will not be considered.

Applicants will be shortlisted based on the information contained in their completed application form and cover letter.

Informal inquiries to: Ellen.McDonagh@citinfo.ie

Clondalkin & Lucan Citizens Information Service is an equal opportunities employer.
Funded and supported by the Citizens Information Board