At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide emotional and practical support to survivors of Irish institutions.
- Company: The London Irish Centre, empowering the Irish community in London since 1955.
- Benefits: Supportive work environment, opportunities for community engagement, and personal growth.
- Other info: Flexible outreach role with opportunities for cultural engagement and connection.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of survivors and help them navigate challenges.
- Qualifications: Experience in support work and a passion for community service.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
The London Irish Centre’s mission is to empower and enrich lives through Irish community and culture. Since 1955, we have served the Irish community in London, providing crucial support, connection and a ‘home from home’ to those living in the capital.
The Survivors Integrated Service (SIS) is a unique service supporting former residents and survivors of Irish institutions; Mother and Baby and County Homes, Industrial Schools, Magdalene Laundries and other Reformatory institutions. Many survivors are older and elderly whose experiences of residential and institutional abuse continue to impact their lives. The SIS is committed to delivering a professional, responsive and individualised service, placing lived experience at the heart of everything we do.
Using holistic, person centred and trauma informed approaches, we support survivors across London and the South of England. The service provides emotional and practical support, advocacy, information and signposting, and facilitated access to counselling and other specialist services. Additionally, the service creates opportunities for social connection, cultural engagement and community building. Our aim is to achieve the best possible outcomes for survivors, enabling individuals to navigate life’s challenges within a safe and supportive environment.
The Survivor Support Outreach Caseworker will play a key role in delivering the Survivors Integrated Service and its mission to provide an open door, culturally sensitive and trauma informed support service to former residents and survivors of Irish institutions. This role will provide individual emotional and practical support, advocacy, information and guidance, helping survivors navigate complex life circumstances and access appropriate services and opportunities. The role will be delivered both from the London Irish Centre and through outreach appointments within the community, ensuring support is accessible and responsive to the needs of survivors.
Closing date: 19 July 2026
Initial online interviews on/around Thursday 23 July 2026
In-person interviews: Thursday 30 July 2026
Survivor Support Outreach Caseworker employer: London Irish Centre
The London Irish Centre is an exceptional employer dedicated to empowering the Irish community in London through a supportive and culturally rich environment. With a strong focus on employee growth, we offer opportunities for professional development while fostering a collaborative work culture that values lived experiences and trauma-informed practices. Working with us means being part of a mission-driven team that makes a meaningful impact in the lives of survivors, all within the vibrant and diverse setting of London.
