Administration/Community Worker Assistant
Gay Project CLG
Ref: #WPEP-2445962
THE GAY PROJECT, Carraig Mor H, 10 High Street, Cork, Co. Cork, T12 KC66
Job Description
This placement role is designed as a shadowing and learning opportunity, where the successful candidate will work alongside an experienced staff member in Gay Project.
The focus of this placement is on building confidence and skills in Community Work, gaining experience in group facilitation support, developing interpersonal skills, and working directly with the LGBT+ community.
The role will also provide the opportunity to develop administrative and organisational skills by assisting with day-to-day tasks within the organisation.
Candidate Responsibilities
Supporting the facilitation of groups and community activities
Shadowing an experienced employee in Youth & Community Work
Assisting in the preparation of workshops, meetings, and events
Greeting and engaging with service users in a professional and welcoming manner
Administrative tasks such as filing, scanning, photocopying, answering phones, and data entry
Supporting correspondence and general office duties
Assisting with the organisation and promotion of LGBT+ community initiatives
Role Description
This is a training and work experience opportunity; no prior experience in this role is necessary. Accredited and/or sector recognised training will be provided to support your placement.
Participants are eligible to participate in the WPEP QQI Work Experience Module, which was developed by the Education & Training Boards in collaboration with the Department of Social Protection. This optional module will fulfil your accredited training requirements for the WPEP.
Training
Formal Training:
HSE Land Training
Manual Handling
Fire Training
Informal Training:
Supporting group facilitation
Shadowing experienced Community Workers
Working with and supporting members of the LGBT+ community
Communication and interpersonal skills
General administration duties
Event and activity preparation
Sector
Human health and social work activities
Career Level
Not Required
Candidate Requirements
Essential: Minimum Experience Required (Years): 0
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