Job Details
Assistant Supervisor Community Employment
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Tullamore Social Services -
Ref: #JOB-2476117 -
7 Bridge Lane, Tullamore, Co. Offaly, R35 YY52 -
No of positions: 1 -
Paid Position -
39 hours per week -
To be Confirmed -
Published On: 20 Oct 2026 -
Closing On: 17 Nov 2026
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The Role The CE Assistant Supervisor ’s responsibility is to assist in ensuring the effective and efficient management and co-ordination of the human, financial and material resources of the CE Scheme and report to the Supervisor / Sponsoring Committee. Key Responsibilities: Scheme Management • Assist with recruiting and managing an agreed case load of CE participants. • Assist in ensuring all programme files are maintained to a high standard and in compliance with funder • Assist with developing and maintaining good working relationships with external agencies. • Assist with Bookkeeping • Assist with Payroll Training & Development • Assist in carrying out an identification of learner needs with each participant on the scheme as part of the individual learner plan process. • Assist in sourcing and co-ordinating cost-effective training and development opportunities in line with DSP procurement guidelines. • Assist with preparing an Individual Learning Plan for each Participant in accordance with CE procedures. • Assist in ensuring access to recognised qualifications for participants, with a focus on the achievement of the Major Award in QQI Level 5 • Assist in maintaining and updating training records for each participant on the project as part of their Individual Learning Plans. Candidate Requirements Candidates must be able to demonstrate the following: • Assistant supervisor (including temporary replacements) must have previous office experience, be computer literate with the necessary skills to undertake all the administration duties required for the scheme at this level, be able to work as part of a team, have knowledge of community activities and work and also have good communication and inter-personal skills. • 1 years’ Supervisory experience. (Desirable) • Excellent ICT skills are also essential (e.g., MS Office). • Knowledge and understanding of the role of the Community Employment desirable. • Display responsibility, commitment, and motivation to implement the objectives of the Community Employment Programme. • Work Experience - Previous supervisory and people management experience is desirable • Interpersonal Skills - effective communication skills. Experience of working with vulnerable individuals and long term unemployed. Desirable. • Team working – Proven ability as a team player who enjoys being part of small team, supporting and leading as needed, sharing information and expertise, building relationships, and working collaboratively within immediate team and across a wider organisation. Salary: DSP CE Assistant Supervisor Scale Salary scale from €582.54 – €631.01 per week (3-point scale). Email Applications to: tommy@tullamoresocialservices.ie To apply please include the following in your application: • Letter of introduction • Detailed CV with contact details of two references. Closing date for applications is 6th November 2026
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Career Level
- Experienced [Non-Managerial]
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