The Irish Red Cross Society (IRC) is part of the world’s largest independent humanitarian network, the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. The IRC is committed to and bound by its Fundamental Principles of Humanity, Impartiality, Neutrality, Independence, Voluntary Service, Unity and Universality.
The vision of the Irish Red Cross is to be a leading humanitarian organisation, providing impartial services and support to vulnerable communities both at home and abroad. Our mission is to identify and deliver humanitarian assistance to those who are most in need.
SUMMARY OF ROLE
Casework roles for the Irish Red Cross encompasses a variety of services including, but not limited to, the IRPP mandated Resettlement Programme, the Ukraine Pledge Accommodation programme and the Gaza Minors Medical Initiative. This casework position is specifically for the IRPP Resettlement Programme supporting Programme Refugees.
The Irish Red Cross is tasked under its mandate as auxiliary to the Irish Government to co-ordinate offers of support from the Irish Public, to support the placement of refugees into suitable accommodation and to support the social integration of refugees at community level.
The Migration Services Casework team utilises and manages publicly pledged properties in Ireland for refugees in an efficient manner, to the benefit of refugees who are Programme Refugees or Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection, and in support of Pledgers and Hosts. In addition, this role could include supporting refugees and asylum seekers currently in state provided accommodation.