Executive Officer Traineeship

Why choose our traineeship?
Included in this programme
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Do you want to progress your career in the Department of Social Protection? Why not join our Executive Officer Traineeship?

Why choose our traineeship?

1. Comprehensive Training: formal, informal, and on the job

formal training: study structured courses led by experienced professionals. Develop essential skills in decision making, communication, and customer service
informal learning: engage in knowledge-sharing sessions, workshops, and self-directed learning
on the job experience: work alongside experts, tackle real-world challenges, and contribute to meaningful projects
Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) Accredited Programmes: gain qualifications to enhance your expertise with accredited programmes to help you in your role

2. Coaching and Mentoring

experienced mentors: benefit from one-to-one guidance. Our mentors and coaches are passionate about nurturing talent and will help you navigate the rewarding and engaging work of the department and provide career advice
peer support: connect with fellow trainees, share experiences, celebrate victories, and overcome obstacles together

3. Pathway to Excellence: Becoming an Executive Officer

At the end of your traineeship, you will have the chance to join the ranks of Executive Officers in the department committed to driving change, shaping policies, and serving customers.

Included in this programme

If successful, you will be placed as a trainee Deciding Officer. You will be making decisions on the awarding of income supports and other social welfare payments. Following a successful year, you will progress to a second-year placement, in one of two roles either a Job Coach or Executive Officer Inspector (EOI).

job coach – you will engage directly with Jobseekers, providing guidance and support to them in their search for employment.
Executive Officer Inspector – you will establish that claimants for certain social welfare schemes fulfil the relevant statutory conditions.

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The traineeship will be advertised on Publicjobs.ie very soon, you can sign up now for an email alert. If you have any questions, please email traineeshipprogram@welfare.ie