Administration/Community Worker Assistant - WPEP Scheme - …, Cork

Administration/Community Worker Assistant Gay Project CLG

Ref: #WPEP-2445962

THE GAY PROJECT, Carraig Mor H, 10 High Street, Cork, Co. Cork, T12 KC66

Job Description This placement role is designed as a shadowing and learning opportunity, where the successful candidate will work alongside an experienced staff member in Gay Project.

The focus of this placement is on building confidence and skills in Community Work, gaining experience in group facilitation support, developing interpersonal skills, and working directly with the LGBT+ community.

The role will also provide the opportunity to develop administrative and organisational skills by assisting with day-to-day tasks within the organisation.

Candidate Responsibilities

Supporting the facilitation of groups and community activities

Shadowing an experienced employee in Youth&Community Work

Assisting in the preparation of workshops, meetings, and events

Greeting and engaging with service users in a professional and welcoming manner

Administrative tasks such as filing, scanning, photocopying, answering phones, and data entry

Supporting correspondence and general office duties

Assisting with the organisation and promotion of LGBT+ community initiatives

Role Description This is a training and work experience opportunity; no prior experience in this role is necessary. Accredited and/or sector recognised training will be provided to support your placement.

Participants are eligible to participate in the WPEP QQI Work Experience Module, which was developed by the Education&Training Boards in collaboration with the Department of Social Protection. This optional module will fulfil your accredited training requirements for the WPEP.

Training Formal Training:

HSE Land Training

Manual Handling

Fire Training

Informal Training:

Supporting group facilitation

Shadowing experienced Community Workers

Working with and supporting members of the LGBT+ community

Communication and interpersonal skills

General administration duties

Event and activity preparation

Sector

Human health and social work activities

Career Level

Not Required

Candidate Requirements Essential: Minimum Experience Required (Years): 0

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