This is an exciting opportunity to join a progressive community & voluntary organisation. This position is based in Dublin 17.

• Are you looking to re-enter the workforce?
• Have you been claiming a social welfare payment for 12 months or more?
• Are you available for 19.5 hours work weekly? Mon – Fri (9.30am start)
• Are you looking to build up your admin skills and work within a supported environment that offers you full training?

If so, please see the available position CLM have on offer through the CE Scheme below:

Please send your CV and an email detailing your availability to Denise Leavy: dleavy@communitylawandmediation.ie

Receptionist/General Administrator

CE Scheme – DUBLIN

The role of the Receptionist/Administrator is to cover CLMs main reception desk & phone switch and to provide administrative support to Community Law & Mediation.

Main Duties:

• Answer main phone line, respond to, direct and relay telephone messages and emails, and follow up when required.
• Entering of data into our client management system, Keyhouse.
• Provide service advice and information.
• Maintain the general filing system and file all correspondence.
• Type letters and other documentation.
• Assist in the planning and preparation of meetings and events.
• Booking appointments for legal clinics.
• Dealing with daily post.

Knowledge and skills desired:

• A positive work ethic and a willingness to learn new tasks.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of MS office

Training

Under the CE Scheme you will be provided with relevant training. You will also receive ‘on the job’ training from CLM staff.

Why should you join us?

This is a great opportunity to get involved in the community & voluntary sector and upskill by availing of any receive relevant training. You will be part of an organisation working to address underlying issues of injustice and exclusion while working for real change.

We offer the right candidate the opportunity to learn and make real difference in the communities we serve. It’s a hugely rewarding job and one that offers support and experience to improve your employability.

Eligibility

To be eligible to participate in the CE scheme you must:

• Be available 19.5 hrs a week. The scheme runs for a minimum of 12 months.
• Have been continuously unemployed for at least 12 months and “signing on” on a full-time basis; and
• Have been receiving a jobseeker’s payment (Jobseeker’s Benefit or Jobseeker’s Allowance) from the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection for at least 12 months; or
• Be currently receiving Jobseeker’s Allowance (JA)

For more information on CE Scheme please click here.

Location

Northside Civic Centre, Coolock, Dublin

Hours:

19.5 hours per week.

Suggested hours:

• 2 full days: Monday: 9.30 – 5.00 & Friday 9.30 – 4.00 and 2 half days

How to apply:

CVs should be sent to the following email addresses, highlighting your interest in the role with Community Law & Mediation:

Ann Hayden <ann.hayden@villagecentre.ie>; Natalie Byrne <nataliebyrne@villagecentre.ie>

If you have any queries about the position, please feel free to call Denise Leavy on 01 8477804 or by emailing dleavy@communitylawandmediation.ie