Team Leader (Tús Programme) – Canal Communities Partnership – Dublin

Canal Communities Partnership is a local development company, which addresses social exclusion in parts of Dublin’s inner city. It is now seeking to recruit a team leader for the Tus Community Work Placement programme. Tús provides short-term, quality and suitable working opportunities for people who are unemployed.

The role will involve:­

Identification of suitable work placements in community and voluntary organisations
Supervision of participants, including monitoring time and attendance
Maintaining appropriate records in both written and computerised formats
Supervision of compliance with health and safety requirements
Overseeing, managing and monitoring work schedules and attaining targets
Delivery on work-specific training
Managing the output of the participants to match the expectations of the communities
Administration of the scheme
Preparation of reports on the operation of the scheme
Other duties required for the orderly operation of Tús

Requirements:

The successful applicant must:

Have previous management/supervisory experience
Be computer literate
Have a good standard of education
Have an ability to work as part of a team
Have knowledge of community activities and work
Have good communication and inter-personal skills
Demonstrate an ability to relate to and support participants

Holding a current full driver’s licence would be an advantage, as would  an interest in working with arts organisations

Conditions of Work:

The Team Leader  will be required to work 39 hours a week
A probationary period of at least six months will apply
Initial employment  contract will be for a one year period and can be renewed subject to satisfactory performance and the continued funding of Tús
Salary: € 31,005.00 per annum

Applications:

Please forward a full CV and letter of application to:

Tony Brothwood, Tus Coordinating Team Leader,  Canal Communities Partnership, 2nd Floor, Oblate View, Inchicore, Dublin 8.

Applications will only be accepted by post.

For further details contact Tony Brothwood (01) 8788900 or email at tus@canalpartnership.com

The Closing date for applications is 5pm,  Friday,  September 18th 2015

Related Job Ads: