WORKING HOURS: **Apply on the website** hours per week
REPORTING TO: Board of Management
SALARY SCALE: ?**Apply on the website**,**Apply on the website**
DURATION OF CONTRACT: **Apply on the website**-month fixed term
contract subject to probationary period and continuation of funding
Loughlinstown Community Rooms is a community-based facility which aims
to promote and provide quality activities and services which
contribute to the physical, mental, emotional and social wellbeing of
the community.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES:
PROGRAMME DEVELOPMENT
* To develop and implement appropriate and relevant youth programmes
in line with national policy, best practice and funder requirements.
* To develop and implement appropriate activities which meet the
identified need of the community.
* To nurture and grow youth and community participation in
activities being provided within the Loughlinstown Community Rooms.
* To initiate and guide a partnership approach to working with
individuals and other service providers particularly in the area of
targeted youth interventions.
* To keep accurate records of all activities and to provide reports
to the Board of Management and funders.
STAFF MANAGEMENT
* To develop and maintain an open and supportive team-based
environment.
* To coordinate and direct the work of both Community Employment
Participants and core staff.
* To provide staff supervision and facilitate regular staff team
meetings.
* To oversee attendance and time management of staff and keep
records of same.
* To provide induction to all new staff.
* To assist in the recruitment process of both Community Employment
and core staff.
FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION:
* To manage the budget in line with the requirements of funders and
in consultation with the Board of Management and to keep the Board
updated on all funding streams.
* To ensure that funding is drawn down for the development and
implementation of programmes and to assist in securing additional
funding where necessary.
* To ensure that all financial records are kept up to date and to
provide the Board of Management with monthly financial reports.
* To keep records and information on all budgetary aspects of all
initiatives and projects within the remit of Loughlinstown Community
Rooms.
* To develop and maintain administrative systems that will assist
the project to work in an effective and efficient manner in
partnership with relevant statutory, voluntary and community agencies.
COMMUNITY FACILITY
* To manage the Loughlinstown Community Rooms in such a way as its
use is maximised and that all users of the facility including staff,
service users and agencies can work within a safe, clean and
comfortable environment.
* To develop and implement a promotional campaign raising awareness
of Loughlinstown Community Rooms and the activities and services
provided within.
* To ensure Health and Safety guidelines are fully implemented.
* To create a community-based ethos within the premises to allow for
ease of use by the community.
OTHER DUTIES
* To develop a relationship with the local community based on
openness and trust.
* To liaise and network with all relevant statutory, community and
voluntary agencies.
* To act as a resource to the Board of Management to fulfil its
functions.
* To provide written reports to the Board of Management and attend
board meetings as requested.
* To adhere to all policies procedures and guidelines as developed
by Loughlinstown Community Rooms and contribute to the development of
such policies, procedures and strategies.
* To work a minimum of two evenings per week.
* To attend evening and weekend meetings and / or training sessions
as may be required from time to time.
* Undertake any duties that may be assigned.
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD HAVE:
* Third level qualification in the area of Youth Work.
* Minimum of 2 years? experience working with at risk and
disadvantaged young people.
* To be aware of and competent in the area of national policy and
best practice as it applies to youth and community development.
* Previous experience in facilitation and group work.
* Previous experience of staff supervision.
* Ability to work responsively as part of a team or on own
initiative.
* Ability to maintain confidentiality.
* Experience of planning and organising time and workload
effectively.
* Excellent problem-solving skills.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
* Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
* Excellent report writing and information gathering skills.
* Experience of using IT packages such as Microsoft Office and
Outlook.
* Full drivers? licence and the use of a car.
DESIRABLE
* Third level qualification in the area of Community Development.
* Experience working in a developmental and or managerial role.
* Experience taking the lead on and co-ordinating projects as part
of an organisations strategic plan.
Candidates are subject to Garda Vetting.
TO APPLY:
Applicants must submit a comprehensive CV and cover letter marked
private and confidential to:
Chairperson, Loughlinstown Community Rooms, Loughlinstown Drive,
Loughlinstown, Co. Dublin or by email to **Apply on the website**
Closing date for receipt of applications is 5pm on Wednesday 9th
March. Late applications will not be accepted.
Shortlisting will take place. Interviews will be held in person in
Loughlinstown Community Rooms.
JOB TITLE: Youth and Community Centre Co-Ordinator
WORKING HOURS: **Apply on the website** hours per week
REPORTING TO: Board of Management
SALARY SCALE: ?**Apply on the website**,**Apply on the website**
DURATION OF CONTRACT: **Apply on the website**-month fixed term
contract subject to probationary period and continuation of funding
Loughlinstown Community Rooms is a community-based facility which aims
to promote and provide quality activities and services which
contribute to the physical, mental, emotional and social wellbeing of
the community.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES:
PROGRAMME DEVELOPMENT
* To develop and implement appropriate and relevant youth programmes
in line with national policy, best practice and funder requirements.
* To develop and implement appropriate activities which meet the
identified need of the community.
* To nurture and grow youth and community participation in
activities being provided within the Loughlinstown Community Rooms.
* To initiate and guide a partnership approach to working with
individuals and other service providers particularly in the area of
targeted youth interventions.
* To keep accurate records of all activities and to provide reports
to the Board of Management and funders.
STAFF MANAGEMENT
* To develop and maintain an open and supportive team-based
environment.
* To coordinate and direct the work of both Community Employment
Participants and core staff.
* To provide staff supervision and facilitate regular staff team
meetings.
* To oversee attendance and time management of staff and keep
records of same.
* To provide induction to all new staff.
* To assist in the recruitment process of both Community Employment
and core staff.
FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION:
* To manage the budget in line with the requirements of funders and
in consultation with the Board of Management and to keep the Board
updated on all funding streams.
* To ensure that funding is drawn down for the development and
implementation of programmes and to assist in securing additional
funding where necessary.
* To ensure that all financial records are kept up to date and to
provide the Board of Management with monthly financial reports.
* To keep records and information on all budgetary aspects of all
initiatives and projects within the remit of Loughlinstown Community
Rooms.
* To develop and maintain administrative systems that will assist
the project to work in an effective and efficient manner in
partnership with relevant statutory, voluntary and community agencies.
COMMUNITY FACILITY
* To manage the Loughlinstown Community Rooms in such a way as its
use is maximised and that all users of the facility including staff,
service users and agencies can work within a safe, clean and
comfortable environment.
* To develop and implement a promotional campaign raising awareness
of Loughlinstown Community Rooms and the activities and services
provided within.
* To ensure Health and Safety guidelines are fully implemented.
* To create a community-based ethos within the premises to allow for
ease of use by the community.
OTHER DUTIES
* To develop a relationship with the local community based on
openness and trust.
* To liaise and network with all relevant statutory, community and
voluntary agencies.
* To act as a resource to the Board of Management to fulfil its
functions.
* To provide written reports to the Board of Management and attend
board meetings as requested.
* To adhere to all policies procedures and guidelines as developed
by Loughlinstown Community Rooms and contribute to the development of
such policies, procedures and strategies.
* To work a minimum of two evenings per week.
* To attend evening and weekend meetings and / or training sessions
as may be required from time to time.
* Undertake any duties that may be assigned.
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD HAVE:
* Third level qualification in the area of Youth Work.
* Minimum of 2 years? experience working with at risk and
disadvantaged young people.
* To be aware of and competent in the area of national policy and
best practice as it applies to youth and community development.
* Previous experience in facilitation and group work.
* Previous experience of staff supervision.
* Ability to work responsively as part of a team or on own
initiative.
* Ability to maintain confidentiality.
* Experience of planning and organising time and workload
effectively.
* Excellent problem-solving skills.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
* Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
* Excellent report writing and information gathering skills.
* Experience of using IT packages such as Microsoft Office and
Outlook.
* Full drivers? licence and the use of a car.
DESIRABLE
* Third level qualification in the area of Community Development.
* Experience working in a developmental and or managerial role.
* Experience taking the lead on and co-ordinating projects as part
of an organisations strategic plan.
Candidates are subject to Garda Vetting.
TO APPLY:
Applicants must submit a comprehensive CV and cover letter marked
private and confidential to:
Chairperson, Loughlinstown Community Rooms, Loughlinstown Drive,
Loughlinstown, Co. Dublin or by email to **Apply on the website**
Closing date for receipt of applications is 5pm on Wednesday 9th
March. Late applications will not be accepted.
Shortlisting will take place. Interviews will be held in person in
Loughlinstown Community Rooms.
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