Job Title: Community Employment Supervisor
Cork, Ireland - Full-time, 12-month fixed term contract role.
About the Role
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our team as a Community Employment Supervisor. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the effective and efficient direction and coordination of human, financial, and material resources under their control.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
* Administration:
o Provision of an efficient and effective financial and accounting system in line with sound accounting procedures and conventions.
o Preparation of financial returns (wage claims, materials claims, and Participant Development Grant claims).
o Installation and provision of systems controlling the operation of a cheque payments book, cash book, purchases book, petty cash system, debtors.
o Manage creditors and general ledgers, participants payroll, bank account, and PRSI returns.
o Ensure payment of Participant Allowances.
o Ensure security of cash/equipment in his/her area.
o Installation and maintenance of an effective time keeping record system for participants on project.
o Competent report writing and reporting skills.
* Training & Development:
o Fully participate in the Supervisor Development Programme.
o Carry out an Identification of Learner Needs process with each participant on the project as part of the Individual Learner Plan process.
o Agree needs and source cost-effective training/development opportunities to meet the needs identified.
o Prepare an Individual Learning Plan for each Participant for submission to DSP within the agreed time frame.
o Implement the training and development opportunities which have been approved by DSP.
o Maintain training records for each participant on the project as part of their Individual Learner Plans.
o Monitor and evaluate training inputs with both the participants and training providers as part of the obligations under the DSP Quality Assurance process.
* Human Resources:
o Plan and co-ordinate through the project participants, the agreed/approved work schedules for participants.
o Communicate effectively with all participants on the project using Team Meetings and individual formal and informal 'one-to-one' meetings.
o Develop a mutual understanding with participants in relation to their needs and backgrounds.
o Deal with all disciplinary matters in relation to participants.
* Community Employment:
o Recruitment, supervision, scheduling, and support of participants to ensure best returns to Sponsor.
o Carry out any other function relevant to the position of Supervisor (Community Employment) as indicated by Sponsor from time to time.
Person Specification
We are looking for a candidate with:
* A Major Award at 3rd level (QQI Level 6 or higher) in Business/Financial Administration, Training, Human Resources, Project Management or related disciplines.
* Previous supervisory and people management experience relevant to the post (3 years minimum).
* Previous experience in Administration, Project Management/or Training or other relevant positions.
Knowledge and Skills
The ideal candidate should have:
* A reasonable knowledge of the role of the Community Employment Supervisor.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office programmes, with a high level of ICT Skills such as MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Payroll, and MS Word.
* A full driving license and own car are required.
Behaviours
The successful candidate should demonstrate:
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Excellent interpersonal skills, articulate and assertive.
* Competent writing skills required.
Benefits
This role offers:
* Starting salary €526.50 per week unless you have previous CE Supervisor experience.
* Excellent working conditions and a commitment to the ongoing training and development of all employees.
* Annual leave as deemed by the Department of Social Welfare guidelines.
* Sick leave as deemed by the Department of Social Welfare guidelines.
How to Apply
Please submit your application by Wednesday 26th March 2025. Documentary evidence of your relevant qualification(s) will be required in advance of or during the recruitment process.