Community Employment Supervisor

Blanchardstown Traveller Development Group is a joint initiative between Traveller and Settled communities living in the Dublin 15 and surrounding areas. The project aims to promote the welfare and human rights of Travellers and to combat social exclusion faced by them. The project has evolved over the years and is currently a well-established resource working from community development principles.
We would like to recruit a Full Time Community Employment Supervisor who will be responsible for the overall running of the Community Employment Project. ( Possible Job share)
Candidates must possess the following:
• A Major NFQ Level 6 or higher in Business/Financial Administration, Training, Human Resources, Project Management or related discipline.
• At least 3 years Supervisory experience
• Have strong organisational skills with the ability to plan and manage workloads and meet agreed targets
• The ability to build and maintain relationships including negotiation skills and conflict resolution
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and IT skills with the ability to lead and manage people/teams
• Flexibility, adaptability and openness to working effectively with all stakeholders and achieve results through collaborative working
• Knowledge of Traveller community
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
• The business and financial management of the project
• Providing supervision and support as directed by the Sponsor
• Sourcing cost effective training/development opportunities to meet the training needs identified in participant’s Individual Learning Plans
• Ensuring that the Community Employment project is compliant with financial, programme and training monitoring requirements as detailed in relevant CE procedure
• Organising meaningful work experience for participants in line with BTDG’s Strategic plan
• Reporting on a monthly basis to the Sponsor
• Any other tasks that may be required.

Candidates should apply by emailing an up to date CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the position to noctorsiobhan@gmail.com.
Any queries please contact Siobhán on 087-9474692
Sector: other service activities
Career Level
Not Required