This is a Community Employment scheme. It is a developmental opportunity, with no experience necessary. Accredited training will be provided to support your career. There will be an opportunity to work towards QQI and /or Industry Standard qualifications.
Applicants must be eligible for Community Employment (CE) - Please contact your local DEASP Employment Services/Intreo Office to check your eligibility. Eligibility to participate on CE is generally linked to those in receipt of a qualifying Social Welfare payment for 1 year or more.
Applicants will be required to supply suitable character references and be prepared to complete a Garda Vetting application form.
Main Duties and Responsibilities (Training will be provided):
· Support the operation of IWA's Community Centre.
· Deal with telephone queries and correspondence.
· Use of email, Printer and Scanner.
· Maintain and update paper and electronic files.
· Input Data to IWA Systems.
· Carry out minor accounting tasks.
· Prepare reports and newsletters.
· Assist with Design, Delivery, and Review of programmes for IWA Service Users.
· Maintain office area to a clean and safe standard.
· Perform any other duties and/or responsibilities assigned from time to time.
The ideal candidate will have:
· Willingness to engage with all IWA mandatory Training.
· Willingness to engage with the CE Supervisor and agree an Individual Learner Plan (ILP) to ensure completion of training and personal development initiatives in compliance with Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection (DEASP) requirements.
· Good Computer Skills.
· Courteous manner in all customer interactions.
· Teamwork approach to the role.
· Flexible approach to working time and duties.
Location: Waterford City, County Waterford.
Hours per week: 19.5 Hours
Start date: To Be Confirmed End date: To Be Confirmed
Positions: 1
For further information contact John Cullen at: /
Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term
Pay: From €271.50 per week
Application question(s):
* Eligibility to participate on CE is generally linked to those in receipt of a qualifying Social Welfare payment for 1 year or more. Are you currently in receipt of a Social Welfare Payment? This question must be answered.
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: CES