SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY PARTNERSHIP JOB VACANCY
FULL TIME, PERMANENT POSITION
SICAP ENTERPRISE & EMPLOYMENT OFFICER
BACKGROUND
South Dublin County Partnership (SDC Partnership) is a local
development company (LDC) employing **Apply on the website** staff
working to tackle poverty and social exclusion in the South Dublin
County geographical area through the delivery of a wide range of
government funded programmes and supports.
Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (SICAP) is a
Department of Rural and Community Development programme that aims to
reduce poverty and promote social inclusion and equality. The
programme is implemented nationally by **Apply on the website** Local
Development Companies across **Apply on the website** geographical
areas. The valuable work done by SICAP teams across Ireland was
recognised earlier this year when the SICAP programme (SICAP) was
awarded a?prestigious United Nations Public Service Award in **Apply
on the website**,
OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
Employment/Enterprise capacity building work focuses on individuals
living in disadvantaged areas as per the deprivation index. Groupings
to be prioritised will include but are not restricted to; People
living in Disadvantaged Areas, New Communities, LTU, lone parents,
people with a disability, Travellers, ROMA and other SICAP target
groups.
KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
* To deliver one to one Enterprise Mentoring Supports under Goal 2 to
unemployed individuals who wish to start their own business ensuring
all client engagement and support is recorded on the requisite SICAP
documentation and information management system.
* To identify and organise training courses/workshops to facilitate
the development of start your own business skills for the long-term
unemployed.
* To support individuals in their grant applications for the Back to
Work Enterprise Allowance (BTWEA) and Short Term Enterprise Allowance
(STEA)
* To help develop business plans with unemployed individuals that
will support them in applying for funding.
* To identify & organise training courses to facilitate the
development of Enterprise skills of SICAP clients including sourcing
tutors and venues and promoting same.
* Identify training and mentoring needs of existing and new
Enterprises.
* Deliver one to one employment supports under Goal 2 to unemployed
individuals and people in low-paid jobs, this will include **Apply on
the website** consultation with clients to support with creation or
updating of CVs
* Regular reporting on the delivery of the programme targets within
required timeframes using Pobal?s online Reporting System (IRIS)
* Ensure the delivery of excellent standards of work and customer
service to all clients and stakeholders availing of supports from
South Dublin County Partnership
* To work collaboratively and in an integrated way across South
Dublin County Partnership?s programmes to share and maximise company
resources to deliver planned company objectives.
* Ensure safe working and operations of your area of work by
implementing South Dublin County Partnership Company?s health and
safety policy in full.
* Undertake any other relevant tasks as may be assigned from time to
time.
ACCOUNTABILITY
The Enterprise & Employment Officer will report directly to the Senior
Manager ? Enterprise and Employment and will be part of the SICAP
team based at the company?s office in Clondalkin but will be
required to travel county wide as part of the role
HOURS OF WORK
**Apply on the website** Hours per week ? 9am ? 5pm, Monday to
Friday with one hour lunch break. Out of Hours working as may be
required from time to time (Time in Lieu will apply)
PERSON SPECIFICATION - COMPETENCIES
* Results orientated, good business acumen and commercial awareness
* Excellent written and verbal communication and IT skills
* Proven ability for teamwork and collaboration
* Relevant knowledge and understanding of social inclusion and
equality issues.
* Commitment to quality and demonstrate a sense of continuous
improvement in your work
* Ability to manage projects/actions and deliver programme targets
within budget and specified time frames.
* Ability to adapt to changing circumstances
* Demonstrate technical competence for the area of responsibility
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
* A qualification (minimum NFQ Level 6) in Enterprise, Business or
similar
* A minimum of two years? experience of working in a similar role
with community organisations or projects, or other organisations.
* Knowledge/Experience of Enterprise and/or Mentoring
* Experience of working with marginalised individuals and
communities
* Strong writing skills with excellent attention to detail
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Access to transport and a full clean driving license
REMUNERATION
Salary scale ?**Apply on the website**,**Apply on the website**?to
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OTHER BENEFITS
* Eligibility to join pension scheme after probation, company
contribution **Apply on the website**% of salary
* Life insurance cover
* Access to low cost health care plan
* Blended working arrangements in line with South Dublin County
Partnership?s remote working policy to be implemented early **Apply
on the website**
* Access to learning and development supports
* Free parking
APPLICATION PROCESS
Applicants should pay attention to the criteria in the job
description, your suitability and why you are the best candidate for
this post in question.
Please send three copies of your up-to-date detailed CV (no more than
2 pages) and cover letter accompanied with completed confidential form
marked
ENTERPRISE AND EMPLOYMENT OFFICER REF. **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE**/**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** TO The Administration & Operations
Department, South Dublin County Partnership, Unit D1, Nangor Road
Business Park, Nangor Road, Dublin **Apply on the website**
OR
alternatively email your application (attached below) to?**Apply on
the website**?? subject box to be marked?ENTERPRISE AND EMPLOYMENT
OFFICER REF. **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**/**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
Closing date for receipt of applications 5PM, **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
NOVEMBER **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**.
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY PARTNERSHIP IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER.
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