SCHEME
JOB TITLE: COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT SUPERVISOR
REPORTING TO: Sponsoring Management Committee
LOCATION: THE primary place of work is Mounttown Community Facility;
however, the successful candidate may be asked to work in other
facilities within the remit of the Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County
Council Community Employment Scheme
SALARY SCALE: Point 1 of the Community Employment Supervisor pay scale
WORKING HOURS: Full time, * hours per week
excluding lunch
OVERVIEW OF ROLE:
To ensure the effective and efficient management and co-ordination 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.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES:
ADMINISTRATION
* Support the provision of an efficient financial and accounting
system in line with CE corporate governance requirements as directed
by the Sponsoring Organisation
* Ensure that financial returns i.e. wages claims, materials claims,
and participant development grant claims meet the standard as laid
down by the Sponsoring Organisation and Welfare Partners.
* Support implementation of systems controlling the operation of all
finances as directed by the Sponsoring Organisation. Ensure prompt and
accurate payment of participant allowances.
* Ensure the security and maintenance of relevant files and
equipment on scheme as directed by the Sponsoring Organisation.
* Install and manage effective time keeping record system for
participants on scheme.
* Liaise with the Sponsoring Organisation and the local Department
of Social Protection Officer as required.
TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT PROVISION
* Carry out an identification of learner needs with individual
participants as required, as part of the Individual Learner Plan
process.
* Identify needs and source and co-ordinate cost effective
training/development opportunities in 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, with
a focus on the achievement of relevant qualifications including Major
Awards on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) or industry
related standards.
* Plan and procure relevant training opportunities which have been
approved by the Department.
* Maintain and update training records for each participant on the
project on Welfare Partners as part of their Individual Learner Plans.
* Monitor and review training inputs with the participants.
* Plan and organise work placements – internal and external as
required.
* Report on ILP developments to Sponsoring Organisation.
HUMAN RESOURCES
* Co-ordinate the recruitment of CE applicants in accordance with
the Department’s CE recruitment and referral processes.
* Plan and co-ordinate the approved work schedules and ensure annual
contracts of employment are in place for all participants.
* Communicate effectively with all participants on the scheme using
team meetings and individual formal and informal 'one-to-one'
meetings.
* Develop a mutual understanding with participants in relation to
their needs for re-entry to work where the participant had been
long-term unemployed and needs to develop a clear progression path.
* Implement job search activities with participants.
* Liaise with employers to promote progression to work and work with
other support organisations as needed.
* Develop an exit plan with each participant.
* Follow-up and report on participants for up to 4 months on exit
from CE.
* Manage staff resources as required.
* Engage in training and development as required.
* Report to Sponsoring Committee regularly.
SCHEME MANAGEMENT
* Provide a safe and healthy environment for participants - both in
terms of facilities and work practices.
* Ensure work placements on scheme are in line with CE application.
* 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 CE Supervisor
as indicated by Sponsor.
FINANCIAL MONITORING AND PROGRAMME AND TRAINING MONITORING
* Ensure the CE scheme is compliant with financial, programme and
training monitoring requirements as detailed in the CE Operating
Procedures. Co-operate with the undertaking of Departmental monitoring
visits.
PROGRESSION OF CE PARTICIPANTS
* Conduct exit Planning
* Carry out intensive Job Search activities as part of exit planning
* Maintain evidence of engagement with local Employers
* Maintain an up-to-date database of Employers
PERSON SPECIFICATION
The successful candidate should meet the following criteria:
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
* CE Supervisor candidates must evidence competency in one or more
of the following areas: Business/Financial Administration,
Communication & Interpersonal Skills, Training, Human Resources,
People Management, ICT skills (e.g. Microsoft Office) and Payroll.
* Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years Supervisory experiences
experience.
* Effective communication skills.
* Competent report writing skills.
* Experience of working with vulnerable individuals and job-seekers.
* Capable of directing, motivating, coaching and mentoring
jobseekers.
* Ability to work under the direction of the Sponsoring Organisation
for the effective implementation of the CE Programme in line with the
CE Operational Procedures.
QUALIFICATIONS
* A major 3rd level qualification (NFQ level 6 or higher) is
desirable for the role.
APPLICATION DETAILS:
Applications to be sent by email to *
Applications should include a cover letter and a CV.
Closing date for receipt of applications is 5pm Friday **Apply on the
website**th July
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
