Assistant Supervisor Community Employment. Irlanda

Job Description: Edenderry Sports & Others is a voluntary community organisation which provides employment to participants in Edenderry and surrounds, supporting community and cultural clubs and organisations, through funding provided by the Department of Social Protection (DSP). We are seeking to recruit an Assistant CE Supervisor (12-month contract) who will support the effective and efficient management and co-ordination of the human, financial, and material resources of the CE scheme and report to the Management Committee on its implementation.

Main duties: Assist in the business administration of the project as directed by the Sponsor. Assist the CE Supervisor in sourcing and costing effective training/development opportunities to meet the training needs identified in participants Individual Learning Plans (ILPs). Provide effective supervisory cover in the absence of the CE Supervisor as directed by the Sponsor, if qualified for the post. Assist in ensuring the CE scheme is compliant with financial and programme and training monitoring requirements as detailed in the relevant CE procedures.

Key Requirements:

•    Previous office management/supervisory experience and a knowledge of community activities.

•    Have a reasonable knowledge and understanding of the role of the CE Assistant Supervisor in terms of the administration and day to day running of a CE scheme.

•    Competent in the administrative, technical & participant development aspects of the project.

•    Excellent computer skills e.g. Word, Excel, Internet, e-mail, Payroll, computerised accounts

•    Excellent team working, communication and inter-personal skills.

•    Ability to direct, motivate, coach and mentor jobseekers.

•    Ability to work under the direction of Sponsor group to implement the CE Programme in line with CE Operational procedures.

•    A full driver's licence and own car.

Desirable Requirements:

•    Experience of project management including administration and budget management

•    Good understanding of adult and community education in a community-based setting

•    A capacity to initiate and develop a strong teamwork ethic and the ability to work on own initiative.

Hours: 39 hours per week, Mon – Friday (excluding lunch breaks)

Salary: the successful applicant will commence at Point 2 (€495.30) of the Ass Supervisor wage grant funding scale unless currently working as an Assistant CE Supervisor.

How to apply: Email:   niall.olearyedensports.ie

Candidates may be shortlisted for interview based on information contained in the submitted C.V.

Closing date for applications: Thursday 21st March 2024

Supported by the Department of Social Protection which is funded by the Irish Government.