PART-TIME ADMINISTRATOR (**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** HOURS P.W.)
_THE ORGANISATION_
The Traveller Counselling Service (TCS) was set up in **Apply on the
website** to provide one-to-one counselling and therapeutic support to
members of the Traveller community. Overseen by a Board of Management,
the service is run by Travellers for Travellers, and works from a
culturally inclusive framework which respects Traveller culture,
identity, values, and norms.
The service has now expanded to include Community Development Work,
Advocacy and Training, and offers counselling in person, by phone and
online, nationwide.
The TCS is currently recruiting for an experienced part-time
administrator ( * hours p.w.). Reporting to the
Operations Manager, the Administrator will be responsible for the
efficient daily running of the office. The role is 5 mornings per
week, based in our office in Phibsborough. THIS ROLE DOES NOT HAVE THE
OPTION TO WORK FROM HOME.
We particularly welcome applicants to this role from the Traveller
community. Experience an advantage but training will be provided.
_PERSON SPECIFICATION_
* Completely reliable and dependable;
* An understanding of the impact of social exclusion, racism,
poverty, etc. on Traveller mental health;
* The ability to work from a culturally inclusive framework;
* Respect and empathy for the Traveller community, clients and
counsellors;
* Ability to maintain strict confidentiality;
* Good judgement and high degree of personal integrity;
* Ability to form good working relationships and work
collaboratively;
* Ability to work on one’s own initiative;
* Understanding of and a commitment to the promotion of equal
opportunities and cultural diversity (anti-racism stance).
_DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES_
* Operating with the strictest confidentiality, answer all phone and
email queries and respond promptly to voicemails;
* Work with our Accounts Executive to ensure timely payment of
invoices;
* Keep office space organised and maintain stationery supplies;
* Prepare meeting spaces and document packs, and take minutes at
meetings, as required;
* Support all core staff (Managing Director, Clinical Director,
Operations Manager, Governance and Finance Manager, Accounts
Executive, Community Development Worker and Advocacy Worker) with
administrative assistance, as may be required;
* Assist the Operations Manager and Governance and Finance Manager
with report-writing;
* Assist at special events and conferences occasionally, as needed;
* Any other secretarial duties as they may arise.
_EXPERIENCE_
* Previous secretarial or administrative experience an advantage;
* Previous work experience with Travellers or another marginalised
group an advantage.
_SKILLS_
* Excellent interpersonal and networking skills and the ability to
develop good working relationships;
* High attention to detail and strong organisational skills;
* Proficient IT skills (Salesforce, Zoom, Microsoft Outlook, Word,
Excel);
* Effective communication skills, both oral and written;
* Problem-solving skills;
* Ability to plan and prioritise own work;
* Report-writing ability.
This is a 1-year fixed term contract with continuation dependent on
funding, with a six -month probationary period. The role is in the
north Dublin city centre area and is office-based. THERE IS NO OPTION
FOR HOME-WORKING WITH THIS ROLE. The position is part-time, at **Apply
on the website** hours per week. The salary will be €**Apply on the
website**, *, pro rata based on a **Apply on the
website** hour working week (€ * per hour or
€ *, * per year at
* hours per week).
TO APPLY
Please email a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role
and a CV including the names and contact details of two referees to
* before 5pm on Friday April **Apply on the
website**th *. Interviews will be held as soon
as possible thereafter.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
