Job Opportunity
Administrator
18.5 Hours Per Week Permanent Part Time Contract (Job Sharing 2.5 days a week)
Cheshire Ireland Central Office, Ballymount Dublin 24.
We are seeking applications from energetic and enthusiastic individuals to join our team for the above position.
Candidates must be highly motivated, creative, and experienced with a passion for engaging with the people we support daily.
About Cheshire Ireland
Cheshire Ireland provides quality services to adults with physical, sensory, and neurological disabilities at a medium and high level of need.
More information on our organisation can be found at https://www.cheshire.ie/
What we do
We provide individualised supports for people to meet their physical, psychological, and social care needs in an environment that encourages independence and promotes their rights and well-being.
Our services provide a friendly, cooperative, and positive working environment within busy residential and community services.
The right candidate will share our values and will be passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of the people we support.
How we work
Our services are based on clear principles of supporting people "one person at a time".
As a member of the team, you will be committed to high quality rights-based, person-centred service delivery, be willing to embrace change and help foster a culture of continuous improvement.
What you will do
This is a busy and varied role, and full duties and responsibilities are outlined in the full Role Profile attached.
Key responsibilities include, general office administration duties including managing reception area, managing incoming phone calls, emails and post and providing general administrative support to the Office Manager and Executive Team.
Oversee management of stationery and office supplies and equipment.
Set up of training room for meetings to include organising refreshments and lunch as required.
Booking Hotel accommodation for staff and booking external meeting rooms as required.
Raising Purchase Orders on the PO Software System.
Who we are looking for.
The successful candidate will have at least 2 years' experience in an office administration role, excellent computer skills, especially in Office 365, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, great interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written) and demonstrable ability to effectively communicate and build positive relationships with all stakeholders.
The candidate will also have good problem-solving skills and the ability to manage competing priorities, complete work within required timeframes and manage stakeholder expectations.
The role could involve periodic travel and as such ideally, the candidate will need to have a current driver's licence, their own vehicle and be willing to travel on occasion for work.
Eligibility to work in Ireland is essential.
Good Standard of verbal and written English.
Willing to embrace change and is committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and learning throughout the service.
Committed to the principles of rights-based, person-centred services.
Why work for us
Flexibility in working hours.
€16.71 to €23.91 per hour (DOE)
Career opportunities.
Induction and ongoing training.
Free Parking.
Benefits
Sick pay benefit.
Company Pension Scheme.
Maternity benefit.
Bike/Cycle to work scheme.
Employee assistance programme.
Death in Service benefit for pension members.
Employee Referral bonus.
Closing Date: 20th of January 2025 @5pm
Cheshire Ireland is an equal opportunity employer.
All successful candidates will be subject to vetting by the Garda National Vetting Bureau
www.cheshire.ie Company Reg No: 20165 Reg Charity No: CHY 5484 Charities Regulator No: 20008321