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Supervisor - Community Employment

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    KILKENNY CARERS SUPPORT SERVICES LIMITED
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    Ref: #JOB-2457264
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    Waterford Road, Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny, R95 Y96D
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    No of positions: 1
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    39 hours per week
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    743.49 Euro Weekly
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    Published On: 09 Jul 2026
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    Closing On: 22 Jul 2026

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Based at Kilkenny Social Services, Waterford Road, Kilkenny. 
Purpose: To ensure the effective and efficient management and co-ordination of the human, financial and material resources of a 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. 
Kilkenny Carers Community Employment are seeking to recruit a CE Supervisor on a 12-month rolling contract subject to approval from the Department of Social Protection (DSP). 
The successful candidate must meet the criteria of the job specification including:
Work Experience - Previous supervisory and people management experience relevant to post (3-years minimum). Previous experience in administration, project management and/or training or other relevant positions. 
Candidate Requirements
Minimum Experienced Required: 3 years
Minimum Qualification: Major Level 6 Award (including Higher Advanced Certificate & National Craft Certificate).
Full clean driving licence and access to a car.
Desirable
Ability Skills: Administration, Communications, Customer Service
Competency Skills: Collaboration, Decision Making, Flexibility, Initiative
Successful applicant will have to submit to Garda Vetting
Objectives of Role
Work within the overall Vision and Objectives of Kilkenny Carers
Essential Knowledge of Post: Have a solid understanding of the role of the CE Supervisor as it pertains to project management and programme delivery. 
Provide effective placement planning and implementation with scheme sponsors. 
Provide effective communication (verbal and written) to all stakeholders: Department of Social Protection, Scheme sponsors. 
To encourage Individual Learning Plans (ILP) for each participant. Encouraging learning and subsequent progression to full time employment. 
Make referrals to education, training and employment opportunities. Supporting access for each participant.
To provide placement supports to enable the directing, motivating, coaching and mentoring of jobseekers. Ability to work under the direction of the Sponsoring committee.
Adhere to company health and safety policy and procedures, identify hazards and undertake point of work risk assessments as required. 
Adhere to meeting with Chairperson and others as appointed as required. 
Ensure effective Business/Financial Administration, Communication & Interpersonal Skills, Training, Human Resources, People Management, ICT skills (e.g. Microsoft Office) and Payroll.
To ensure the effective planning and implementation of the CE Programme in line with the CE Operational Procedures. 
Equal Opportunities: We are committed to achieving equal opportunities in the way we deliver services to the community and in our employment arrangements. We expect all employees to understand and promote this policy in their work. Client Focus is paramount in achieving this.
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Career Level

  • Managerial

Candidate Requirements

Essential Desirable

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