Post: Rural Social Scheme (RSS) Supervisor

Rural Social Scheme participants are small farmers or their spouses who work on a variety of projects including village enhancement, culture and heritage projects, maintenance of walkways, administration, pre and after-school projects social care and caretaking

Reporting Structure: Successful candidate will report to the Labour Market Schemes Coordinator

Specific Duties: The implementation of the RSS Programme, which will encompass:

• The recruitment of participants for the RSS scheme
• The supervision, support and management of participants, including monitoring time and attendance
• To work with the Labour Market Schemes Coordinator to match participants with suitable work based on their skills,knowledge and geographical location
• To support community groups with the implementation of their local work plans and manage the output of participants in line with the work plan
• To ensure that the scheme complies with all regulations set out by the Department of Social Protection
• To ensure that all work complies with the organisational and statutory health and safety regulations and legislation.
• To promote and represent the RSS and highlight the benefits of the scheme
• To ensure that participants understand and follow company policy and procedures
• To manage and work within the agreed budget and maintain all paperwork and follow procurement guidelines
• To work closely with all relevant stakeholders to assist communities in the development of various projects which may arise.
• To identify training needs of participants and organise work specific training
• Working as part of a team with other RSS Supervisors and other employment programme Supervisors within the Company
• Reviewing designated RSS projects on an ongoing basis
• Facilitating the evaluation and appraisal of the RSS Programme
• Ensuring that the work of the RSS Programme is at all times in support of the overall aims of Leitrim Development Company and
• the empowerment of individuals and communities
• Working as part of a team to organise and attend events to promote employment programmes within the Company.
• Other duties required for the orderly operation of the RSS and other project areas of the Company.

Administration Duties:

• Maintaining appropriate records in both written and computerised formats
• Supervision of compliance with health and safety requirements
• Setting, managing and monitoring work schedulesand attaining targets
• Delivery on work-specific training
• Maintain records and reports on IT system and participation training on the use of the system
• Attend staff and team meetings as required
• Review and update participant files and comply with GDPR guidelines

Skills & Experience Required:

• Demonstrate knowledge and experience in the field of community development
• The ability to be self-motivating and a self-starter·
• Demonstrate ability to relate to and support participants
• Ability to work as part of a team
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience of supervision or management
• Demonstrate a high level of computer literacy
• Demonstrate communication skills to work with community
• groups and with your colleagues in the organisation
• Possess an understanding and appreciation of the needs and issues of the unemployed and other target groups of Leitrim Development Company along with the related Social Inclusion issues
• Possess the required vocational skills and educational qualifications to execute the job in the required manner
• Demonstrate valid experience of responsibility for health & safety in a previous role
• Full clean driver’s licence and own transport

Terms & Conditions of Employment:

• Hours of work are 40 per week.
• Some evening work may be necessary
• Leitrim Development Company Terms & Conditions of Employment apply.
• A probationary period of 6 months will apply
• Leitrim Development Company is an equal opportunities employer. Canvassing will disqualify.

Salary:

• Salary will be at Point One on the RSS supervisor pay scale

Application Process:

• Applications should be submitted with a CV and application letter to admin@ldco.ie by Thursday 7th of December by 5pm.
• Interviews will be held on 12th and 13th of December.