Supervisor: Community Employment Scheme. South-East

To ensure the effective and efficient management and coordination 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, competencies and qualifications in preparation for employment.

Key  Areas:

Administration: ensure the provision of an efficient financial and accounting system in line with the CE corporate governance requirements as directed by the Sponsoring Organisation.  Ensure he financial returns (e.g. wages, materials and participant development grant claims) meet the standard as laid down by Welfare Partners.  Liaise with the local Development Officer as required.  Install and manage effective time keeping record system for participants on scheme.

Training & development: Carry out an identification of learners needs with individual participant as required, as part of the Individual Learner Plan process.  Identify needs and source and co-ordinate cost effective training/development opportunities i 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, including a focus on the achievement of relevant qualifications including Major awards (e.g. QQI).

Scheme Management: Supervise, schedule and manage participants.  Fully participate in training and development opportunities provided by the Sponsor and by the Department as required for the post.  Carry out all functions relevant to the position of the CE Supervisor as indicated by Sponsor.

Financial Monitoring & Programme & Training Monitoring: Ensure the CE scheme is compliant with financial, programme & training monitoring requirements as detailed in the CE Operating Procedures.  Co-operate with the conduct of Department monitoring visits

Progression of CE Participants: Conduct exit planning. carry out intensive Job Search activities as part of exit planning.  Maintain up to date database of Employers

Human Resources: Co-ordinate recruitment of CE applicants in accordance with the Departments CE recruitment and referral process. Manage staff resources as required.  Plan and co-ordinate the approved work schedules and ensure annual contracts of employment are place for all participants.  Communicate effectively with all participants on the scheme using team meetings and individual formal & informal 'one-to-one' meetings.  Develop a mutual understanding with participants in relation to their needs for re-entry to work where the participant has been long-term unemployed and needs to develop a clear progression plan.

Garda Vetting: All protentional Supervisors (post interview) may be subject to Garda vetting procedures.