Assistant Administrator - CE Scheme - Youth Work Ireland Midlands Ltd.

Youth Work Ireland Midlands Ltd.; Athlone; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community service organization in Athlone is seeking candidates for a developmental youth work role. This opportunity requires no prior experience and offers accredited training toward a QQI qualification. Duties include managing social media and administrative tasks within the organization. Ideal for individuals with an interest in community work and administration. Further details can be obtained by contacting the organization directly.

Benefits

Accredited training

Developmental opportunities

Qualifications

• Interest in administration or office environment.
• Openness to learning about new technology and systems.
• Preparedness to undertake Garda vetting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain social media and digital marketing for the project.
• Support administrative tasks including report writing and filing.
• Manage incoming calls and take appropriate action.

Skills

Digital marketing skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

QQI qualification

Job description

Inis Oir, Irishtown, Athlone, Co. Westmeath, N37 E2K7

Eligibility to participate on CE is generally linked to those who are 21 years or over and in receipt of a qualifying social welfare payment for 1 year or more or 18 years and over for certain disadvantaged groups. Your eligibility will have to be verified by the Department.

To register your interest you can contact an Employment Personal Advisor (EPA) in your local Intreo Centre.

Applicants should supply suitable character references and be prepared to complete a Garda vetting application form.

Job Description

Duties

This is a developmental opportunity, no experience necessary. Accredited training will be provided to support your career.

The aim of this programme is to provide you with the skills to prepare you to return to work or education. It is particularly suited to those who would like to pursue a career in administration, in areas such as social or community work. You will achieve a QQI (Quality & Qualifications Ireland) qualification which will enable you to obtain employment or progress to further education.

All our Youth Work staff work in targeted disadvantaged areas of our region, namely Athlone, Mullingar and Tullamore. General duties include maintaining all social media and digital marketing of the project. Maintaining all social media presences for the project(s); creating publishing content, completing general website maintenance and devising weekly, monthly newsletters and booklets.

Support administration requirements of the project, report writing, photocopying, filing of all paperwork. Post and diary/calendar management and general PR to the project(s). Deal with incoming calls and take appropriate action.

Training will be both on the job and training course led, with opportunities to study from QQI level 3 upwards. There are also a range of developmental opportunities in the areas of Work Experience, Social and Societal Matters and General Life Skills.

If you have any interest in administration or working within an office environment with an openness to learning about new technology and systems, we would like to hear from you. Further information and application form can be sought from CE Supervisor. Email: [e-mail] Website: www.youthworkmidlands.org Facebook: Youth Work Midlands.

• Sector: human health and social work activities