Clerical

BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND – SOUTHERN REGION

The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland – Southern Region is a major voluntary organisation, which provides age related residential, educational and day services for people with intellectual disabilities, autism and communication disorders throughout the Cork and Kerry area.

Applications are invited for the following

GRADE IV (CLERICAL)

Ref: 49/2024

Permanent Full-Time (35 hours per week and part-time options considered)

Location: Children’s Disability Network Teams, Cork - (May be required to work in more than one location)

A panel may be formed from this competition from which future full-time/part-time vacancies may be filled throughout our Services in Cork.

The Role:

The Brothers of Charity Southern Services is a lead agency for four CDNT in CHO 4 (Cork/Kerry) under the national model of Progressing Disability Services for Children and Young People 0-18 years. This programme is led by the HSE in partnership with the non-statutory disability organisations. More information about the PDS programme can be found at www.hse.ie/eng/services/list/4/disability/progressing-disability/

The person appointed to this post will work as part of a team delivering a coordinated approach to children/young people from 0-18 years across with complex needs which includes intellectual disabilities, physical disabilities sensory/motor disabilities and Autism.

The post holder will be required to provide secretarial and administrative support to the Manager and team. The person appointed will be flexible, innovative and provide an efficient secretarial/administrative service.

The role is characterised by providing a confidential and supportive environment in which the Manager may efficiently and effectively conduct the business of the area.

1.Professional Qualifications, Experience etc.

• Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition:

Obtained at least Grade D (or pass) in Higher or Ordinary level in five subjects from the approved list of subjects in the Department of Education established Leaving Certificate Examination or Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme or Leaving Certificate Applied. OR

Pass an examination of at least equivalent standard OR

Satisfactory relevant experience which encompasses demonstrable equivalent skills

• Candidates must possess the requisite knowledge and ability, including a high standard of suitability and administrative ability, for the proper discharge of the office.
• Have good communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to deal with the public and work as part of a team.
• Have 3 years post qualification experience of working in an administrative / office environment and previous experience of working within the health or disability sector would be desirable.
• Have excellent organizational and co-ordination skills and be able to prioritise.
• Have ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Have commitment to interdisciplinaryteam working.
• Have ability to be flexible and work on your own initiative.
• Have confidence, interested and enthusiastic and possess a friendly and positive approach to service users and staff.
• Have full driving licence which qualifies you to drive on Irish roads is essential

2.Age

The Public Service Superannuation (Age of Retirement) Act, 2018* set 70 years as the compulsory retirement age for public servants.

* Public Servants not affected by this legislation:

Public servants recruited between 1 April 2004 and 31 December 2012 (new entrants) have no compulsory retirement age.

Public servants recruited since 1 January 2013 are members of the Single Pension Scheme and have a compulsory retirement age of 70.

3.Health

Candidates for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.

4.Character:

Candidates for and any person holding the office must be of good character.

Salary Scale: €34,256 -€53,304 per annum (1/10/24 Consolidated Scales) and pro-rata for part-time role

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­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­Informal enquiries to:

Eleanor Stanton, Children’s Disability Network Manager, Tel. +353 21 4376581

e-mail: Eleanor.Stanton@bocsi.ie

Closing date: Sunday 8th December 2024

Applications should be made online using the ‘Apply’ Link Below

The Brothers of Charity Southern Services is an equal opportunities employer