Do Social Welfare/Case Officer actually help people to find employment?

Hello 1

Say, for example, a person has been unemployed for a number of years, and had been actively seeking employment during that period, yet, were rejected at all their job interviews. They attend meetings as requested with their case officer checking their progress in finding employment. They put all their best efforts into finding a job, but still can't get a job in the area of expertise (qualification based,etc)

Do Social Welfare actually actively 'help' people find employment, or just suggest training courses,etc??
Have they ever actually 'found' someone a job?

Just something I have always wondered about.

Thank you.

ongarboy

https://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/business/many-communities-remain-scarred-by-high-levels-of-unemployment-852344.html
Your post reminded me of this article that discussed the effectiveness of Intreo in helping find people roles in employment after being unemployed.    It's possible some of the reasons listed as to why Intreo and SW are not good at putting people back into jobs may be applicable to you here.  In an era when unemployment is at Celtic Tiger era low levels, for many it should be easy to reenter the workforce.   That said, you still need to have relevant experience or skills.  Your case officer should be trained in identifying your skills gaps and/or where or why you might be going wrong with interviews. Have you asked the companies who interviewed you for feedback?  It could be you have the skills or experience but somehow you are not presenting yourself in a manner that makes them want to consider you.  Perhaps you are applying for jobs that are not suitable for you - again your case office should give some insight.

PlaneSpeeking

Hello 1 wrote: »

Say, for example, a person has been unemployed for a number of years, and had been actively seeking employment during that period, yet, were rejected at all their job interviews. They attend meetings as requested with their case officer checking their progress in finding employment. They put all their best efforts into finding a job, but still can't get a job in the area of expertise (qualification based,etc)

Do Social Welfare actually actively 'help' people find employment, or just suggest training courses,etc??
Have they ever actually 'found' someone a job?

Just something I have always wondered about.

Thank you.

I'd say given the vast majority of their clients seem to spend hours finding ways NOT to engage with them, it would be a miracle if they did.

My first job out of school was arranged through an employment agency - they knew my skills and how hard I was prepared to work, and allocated roles to me accordingly.

So, give them your time and effort fully and they should get you something.