Vulnerability Assessment Officer, International Protection

Reporting Relationship

• Reports to Vulnerability Assessment Manager

• You will work with a multidisciplinary team at City West including the IPAS Welfare Team, Dept of Social Protection, NGOs and other stakeholders.

Vulnerability Assessment Officer (VAO) will have the responsibility to conduct vulnerability assessment interviews with new arrivals who have been received by the IPO or persons seeking International Protection who may have been in the country for some time. The VAO will explain to the individual the purpose and process of the assessment interview. At the entry or first contact preliminary screening level, some questions will be asked to help identify those who may fall under the vulnerability categories outlined in S.I. 230/2018\. Those that require formal protection, those requiring additional supports and who may require immediate assistance will be identified. On concluding the interviews, the VAO will compile a comprehensive report and handover all reports and interview scripts to IPAS.

Duties \& Responsibilities

• Paying careful attention and interest in the detail of a person’s situation


• Embracing an evidence\-based approach to screening and assessment


• Showing respect, empathy and discretion, including consideration of cultural, age and gender factors


• Seeking advice whenever appropriate


• Respecting the “do no harm” principle – avoiding action that could endanger the individual and questions that are invasive


• Understanding of International human rights and refugee law frameworks


• Understanding of Ireland’s national international protection and migration governance system


• Understanding of the adverse effects of prolonged and uncertain detention and international protection or migration procedures


• Understanding of the principles of duty of care, informed consent and best interests of the child and their application


• Characteristics of specific situations of vulnerability and gender inequality


• Understanding of the factors that affect a person’s ability to share information and to be clear about their situation, and how these factors may affect the interview


• Understanding of Factors that cause people to fear disclosing situations of vulnerability and personal information to authority figures (such as a women at risk in the presence of her partner, a dependant in the presence of her/his carer, or a person’s potential involvement in activity that may exclude her or him from refugee status)


• Understanding of Strengths and coping strategies that help people to deal with adversity, increase safety, aid in recovery and maintain hope


• Understanding of Social Protection systems and placement options

• A degree level 7 or 8 qualification in Social Care / Psychology


• Active CORU registration is a must

• At least 2 years’ experience in the field of Social Care or Psychology is essential.


• Competence in the care and support of the adults in vulnerable situations and a genuine interest in this area is required.

• Fluent in English, with strong written and verbal communication skills


• A sound knowledge and proven ability to interpret and apply legislation such as immigration law and international protection law.

Hours: 39hours per week

Job Type: Full\-time

Pay: €35,000\.00\-€40,000\.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Citywest, County Dublin: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

• Bachelor's (required)

• Social care / Psychology: 2 years (required)

• English (required)

• Ireland (required)

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