Community Employment Supervisor

YMCA Dublin -
Dublin, County Dublin

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Job details

Part-time
€743.49 a month
18 hours ago

Benefits

Bike to work scheme
Annual leave
Gym membership

Qualifications

Childcare
Writing skills
Supervising experience
Project management
Communication skills

Full job description

Community Employment Supervisor – YMCA Dublin

Organisational Overview:
YMCA Dublin is a community-based charity that has been building safer, stronger, and more
inclusive communities for over 175 years. Through affordable childcare, youth programmes,
family support, and community services, the organisation empowers young people, supports
individuals and families, and creates safe, welcoming spaces where everyone can thrive.
Working alongside local communities across Dublin, YMCA Dublin helps foster healthy,
confident, secure, and connected communities for all.

Job Summary

The Community Employment (CE) programme (more commonly known as the 'CE Scheme')
is designed to help people who are long-term unemployed (or otherwise disadvantaged) to
get back to work by offering part-time and temporary placements in jobs based within local
communities.

YMCA Dublin has been facilitating the CE Scheme since its inception in 1994 and currently
provides 26 participant positions in the roles of Finance, Fitness, Childcare, Driver, Catering,
Youth Work, Maintenance, Administration/Reception, Housekeeping and Communications.

YMCA Dublin is looking for a Community Employment Supervisor to oversee the running of
the Community Employment Scheme.

Key Responsibilities

Function - To ensure the effective and efficient management and co-ordination of the human,
financial and material resources of the CE Scheme and report to the Sponsoring Committee
on its implementation. A core aspect of the role is to support and coach CE participants
towards gaining the skills, competencies and qualifications in preparation for employment.

Administration Responsibilities:

Ensure the provision of an efficient financial and accounting system in line with CE

corporate governance requirements as directed by the Sponsoring Organisation.

Ensure that financial returns i.e. wages claims, materials claims, and participant

development grant claims meet Welfare Partners standards.

Ensure implementation of systems controlling the operation of all finances as

directed by the Sponsoring Organisation.

Ensure the security of scheme equipment
Manage an effective time keeping record system for participants on scheme.
Liaise with the local Department Officer as required.
Any other administrative duties as required by the Sponsoring Organisation.

Training & Development Responsibilities:

We believe everyone should have the opportunity to belong to healthy, confident, connected and secure communities

YMCA Dublin CLG RCN: 20060817 CHY: 16708 Company Number: 340112 AHB Number: AHB-02826 / YMCA Dublin Trust RCN: 20003036 CHY: 2366

Community Employment Supervisor – YMCA Dublin

Carry out an identification of learner needs with individual participants as required, as

part of the Individual Learner Plan process.

Identify needs and source and co-ordinate cost effective training/development

opportunities in line with Department procurement guidelines.

Prepare an Individual Learning Plan (ILP) for each Participant and enter on Welfare

Partners in accordance with CE procedures.

Ensure access to recognised qualifications for participants, with a focus on the

achievement of relevant qualifications including Major Awards on the National
Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) or industry related standards.

Plan and procure relevant training opportunities which have been approved by the

Department.

Maintain and update training records for each participant on the project on Welfare

Partners as part of their Individual Learner Plans.

Monitor and review training inputs with the participants.
Plan and organise work placements – internal and external as required.

Human Resource Responsibilities:

Co-ordinate the recruitment of CE applicants in accordance with the Department’s

CE recruitment and referral processes.

Plan and co-ordinate the work schedules with Line Managers and ensure annual

contracts of employment are in place for all participants.

Communicate effectively with all participants on the scheme using formal and

informal 'one-to-one' meetings.

Develop a mutual understanding with participants in relation to their needs for

re-entry to work where the participant had been long-term unemployed and needs to
develop a clear progression path.

Implement job search activities with participants.
Liaise with employers to promote progression to work and work with other support

organisations as needed.

Develop an exit plan with each participant.
Manage staff resources as required.
Engage in Supervisor training and development as required.
Report to the Sponsoring Committee regularly.

Scheme Management Responsibilities:

Provide a safe and healthy environment for participants - both in terms of facilities

and work practices.

Ensure work placements on scheme are in line with CE application.
Supervise, schedule and manage participants.
Fully participate in training and development opportunities provided by the Sponsor

and by the Department as required for the post.

Carry out all functions relevant to the position of CE Supervisor as indicated by

Sponsor.

We believe everyone should have the opportunity to belong to healthy, confident, connected and secure communities

YMCA Dublin CLG RCN: 20060817 CHY: 16708 Company Number: 340112 AHB Number: AHB-02826 / YMCA Dublin Trust RCN: 20003036 CHY: 2366

Community Employment Supervisor – YMCA Dublin

Employment Details

Salary: Pay Point 1 €743.49 (Funding based on DSP grant funding scale).
Hours: 39 hours per week (exclusive of breaks)

Schedule: Supervisor should be available at peak and essential times to suit the

nature of the work being completed by CE participants

Location: Ability to choose primary Hub of choice, however as this role supports the

broader organisational network, flexibility is key and periodic rotation or scheduled
days at other Hubs will be a requirement.

Drivers License: Car and clean drivers license preferable.

Personal and Professional Attributes

Minimum of 3 years supervisory and people management experience in relevant

fields.

A major third-level qualification (NFQ level 6 or higher) in Business/Financial

Administration, Training, Human Resources, Project Management or related
disciplines is preferable and not strictly required.

Knowledge and understanding of CE Programme delivery, project management, and

the role of a CE Supervisor.

Strong interpersonal, communication, and report-writing skills.
Experience working with vulnerable individuals and jobseekers, with the ability to

direct, motivate, and mentor jobseekers.

Competency in people management and computer literate skills.
The ability to work effectively with the Sponsoring Organisation to implement the CE

Programme.

Compensation and Benefits

Annual leave - 8% of the annual worked hours = 20 days
Sick leave - 15 days
Free gym membership (Aungier St)
Free counselling
Bike to Work Scheme
Reduced Childcare

Application Process

To apply, please send a CV and Cover Letter to: Jude Barry [email protected] by
12pm on the 12th August 2026.

First round interviews: Week beginning 24th August

Second round interviews (if required): Week beginning 31st August.

Proposed start date: 27th October 2026

We believe everyone should have the opportunity to belong to healthy, confident, connected and secure communities

YMCA Dublin CLG RCN: 20060817 CHY: 16708 Company Number: 340112 AHB Number: AHB-02826 / YMCA Dublin Trust RCN: 20003036 CHY: 2366

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