Administrative/Activities and Recreational Assistant - WPEP Scheme - SIGNACARE WATERFORD LIMITED

SIGNACARE WATERFORD LIMITED; Waterford City Metropolitan District; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A health and social care organization in Waterford is seeking an Administrative/Activities and Recreational Assistant. The role involves supporting office tasks, coordinating recreational activities, and providing assistance to residents. Candidates will receive comprehensive training and mentorship in customer service and administrative skills. Ideal for jobseekers interested in gaining experience in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to provide client relations and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the office team and senior management.
• Handle correspondence and communication over the phone, in writing and in person.
• Draft, format, organise and print relevant documents.
• Perform administrative tasks including filing, scanning, photocopying and typing.
• Maintain stock lists and order office supplies as needed.
• Assist with planning and coordinating recreational activities.
• Meet with residents, identify their interests and preferences for activities.
• Assist residents to and from activities.
• Greet family members and visitors and direct them.

Job description

Administrative/Activities and Recreational Assistant

SIGNACARE WATERFORD LIMITED

Ref: #WPEP-2421950

SIGNA CARE, Rocklands, Ferrybank, Co. Waterford, X91 NT3F

Job Description

This Work Placement Experience Programme provides participants with meaningful work experience, learning and training while on the programme. It is for jobseekers in receipt of qualifying social welfare payments and those transferring from a social welfare scheme or an ETB Training Allowance. Eligibility will be verified by the Department as part of the application process.

Applicants must supply suitable character references and complete a Garda vetting application form. Participants will receive excellent on‑the‑job training and support from a mentor.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the office team and senior management.
• Handle correspondence and communication over the phone, in writing and in person.
• Draft, format, organise and print relevant documents.
• Perform administrative tasks including filing, scanning, photocopying and typing.
• Maintain stock lists and order office supplies as needed.
• Assist with planning and coordinating recreational activities.
• Meet with residents, identify their interests and preferences for activities.
• Assist residents to and from activities.
• Greet family members and visitors and direct them.
• Provide client relations and customer service skills.
• Use communication and interpersonal skills.

Training and Supervision

The participant will be fully trained and supervised at all times.

Formal Training

• Disability Awareness Training
• Computer/IT Skills courses
• Customer Service and Telephone Techniques

Informal Training

• Customer Service skills
• General office skills
• Telephone and Communication Skills
• Data entry
• GDPR and Data Protection

Sector

• Human health and social work activities

Career Level

• Not Required

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum Experience: 0 years

Essential: none listed.