Community Employment Supervisor. South-East. Irlanda

Reporting to: Chairperson – Sponsoring Management Committee

Function: To ensure the effective and efficient management and co-ordination of the human, financial and material resources of the CE Scheme and report to the Sponsoring Committee on its implementation. A core aspect of the role is to support and coach CE participants towards gaining the skills, competences and qualifications in preparation for employment.

Essential:

  Knowledge of Post – Have a solid understanding of the role of the CE supervisor as it pertains to project management and programme delivery. Display responsibility, commitment and motivation to implement the objectives of the CE Programme.

Previous supervisory and people management experience relevant to post (3 years minimum)

Previous experience in Administration, Project Management and/or Training.

  A full cleaning drivers license and car.

Effective communication skills.

Competent report writing skills.

Capable of directing, motivating, coaching, and mentoring jobseekers.

Ability to work under the direction of the Sponsoring Organisation for the effective implementation of the CE Programme in line with the CR Operational Procedures.

Major Award at 3rd Level of NFQ Level 6 or higher, preferably in Business/Financial, Administration, Training, Human Resources, Project Management.

ICT skills essential (e.g. MS Office).

Administration

    Ensure the provision of an efficient financial and accounting system in line with CE corporate governance requirements as directed by the Sponsor.

    Ensure the financial returns i.e. wages claims, materials claims, and participant development grant claims meet the standard as laid down by Welfare Partners.

    Ensure implementation of systems controlling the operation of all finances as directed by the Sponsoring Organisation. Ensure prompt and accurate payment of participant allowances.

    Install and manage effective time keeping record system for participants on scheme.

Training and Development Provision

    Carry out an identification of learners needs with individual participants as required, as part of the Individual Learner Plan process.

    Identify needs and source and co-ordinate cost effective training/development opportunities in line with Department procurement guidelines.

    Prepare an Individual Learning Plan (ILP) for each participant and enter on Welfare Partners in accordance with CE procedures.

    Ensure access to recognised qualifications for participants, with a focus on the achievement of relevant qualifications including Major Awards on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) of industry related standards.

All potential Supervisors [post interview] will be subject to Garda vetting.

This is a full time position - 39 hours per week excluding lunch breaks, based on an annual contract.

Starting Salary is Point 1 [€34942-44] on a four point scale [€42202-68]

Postal applications with CV and cover letters only to  The Chairperson at the address provided.