BACKGROUND

Ballynanty Community Project is a Community Employment (CE) Scheme designed to help people who are long-term unemployed (or otherwise disadvantaged) to get back to work by offering part-time and temporary placements in jobs based within Northside Family Resource Centre.
The role of the CE Supervisor is to manage and develop the CE Project, overseeing the administrative, technical, and participant development aspects of the project.
The successful candidate will be employed by Ballynanty Community Project CLG and will report to the Chairperson (or a nominated Sponsor) and Sponsoring Management Committee. The CE Project is funded by the Department of Social Protection.
We are seeking a dynamic and energetic individual to fill the Supervisor’s role. In summary, the core of the work is to ensure the effective and efficient management and co-ordination of the human, financial and material resources of the CE Scheme. A central focus of this role is to empower CE participants by providing tailored support and coaching that fosters the development of essential skills, competencies, and qualifications. This guidance is designed to prepare individuals for meaningful and sustained employment, helping them transition confidently into the workforce.

The post holder will be expected to:

• Adhere to the Child Protection Policy of host sites, namely Northside Family Resource Centre and ensure any concerns are acted upon immediately and appropriately.
• Keep strictly confidential any personal information relating to the children, their families or members of staff learnt as part of the job.

KNOWLEDGE OF POST

Have a solid understanding of the role of the CE Supervisor as it pertains to project management and programme delivery. Display responsibility, commitment and motivation to implement the objectives of the CE Programme.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Previous experience in Community Development, Project Management and/or Training.
Must evidence competency in one or more of the following areas: Business/Financial Administration, Human Resources.
3 Years supervisory and people management experience relevant to post.

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

• Effective communication skills.
• Competent report writing skills.
• 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.
  ICT skills are essential (e.g. MS Office).

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Experience of working with a Voluntary Board of Directors.
• Experience of working with vulnerable individuals and jobseekers.
• Experience of working with multiple cultures and a variety of target groups.
• Research and report writing experience.
• Experience of running payroll.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Major Award at 3rd Level of NFQ Level

6 or higher in a field related to the position.

• Management Training.
• Post-graduate Qualification in a related field

A full clean driver’s license

The Community Employment Supervisor will report and be responsible to the Chairperson of Ballynanty Community (or a designate of the Sponsoring Committee) Project and ultimately the Sponsoring Management Committee.