Two Tús supervisor jobs on offer
A pilot programme in the new Tús Community Work Placement Scheme is offering two €31,000 Supervisor positions in the Naas and Athy electoral areas.
The overall programme in Kildare will eventually involve 180 community jobs, with nine supervisors, but these two are the only ones which will be advertised. The others will be selected by the Department of Social Protection.
The initiative will provide short-term quality and suitable working opportunities for people who are unemployed while at the same time carrying out a broad range of services of benefit to the community and in a variety of community settings.
Applicants must be continuously unemployed for at least 12 months and “signing” on a full-time basis, and be in receipt of Jobseekers Allowance at time of application.
The successful candidate should have excellent communication and inter-personal skills, a good standard of education and be computer literate. In addition s/he should also have previous management/supervisor experience and demonstrate an ability to relate to and support participants. Access to transport and a full driving licence is essential. Knowledge of community activities and work will be an advantage.
The closing date is 26th April, four days' time. Salary is €31,005 pa. Please forward a full CV and letter of application to:
The Social Inclusion Manager,
County Kildare LEADER Partnership,
Jigginstown Commercial Centre,
Naas, Co Kildare.
Further details can be obtained by contacting tus@countykildarelp.ie. or by phoning 045 895450.
