PA to Director of Services

Don Bosco Care offers a quality working environment where young people come first; our therapeutic care model and our ethos are at the core of all of our work with children and young people.

Established in 1979, Don Bosco Care is one of the leading social care service providers in Ireland. Through our residential, aftercare and outreach services, we provide a range of high quality residential, aftercare and outreach support programmes.

We are looking for someone to join our team who is committed to treating our children, young people and other stakeholders with respect and dignity and will uphold the Don Bosco Care culture and ethos. 

Job Description

PA to the Director of Services and administrative support to the Management Team and Head Office.

General Duties

• Diary Scheduling
• Answering phone, greeting visitors, sorting post and photocopying
• Organising meetings with the Management Team
• Drafting and formatting reports and letters
• Filing
• Processing employee paperwork
• Updating Contracts
• Organising office supplies
• Attending meetings and assisting with the preparation of meeting materials and minute-taking
• Monitoring Timesheets
• Fulfilling other duties that may be assigned
• The PA will report to the Director of Services

Qualifications

• Qualification in business administration or other related courses is desirable
• Minimum Level 6 on National Framework of Qualification or equivalent

Essential Experience

• Three years’ relevant experience
• Practical experience of working with IT in a professional environment
• Organisation and administrative skills
• Digital skills including competences using word processing applications and spreadsheets
• Experience of working independently
• Teamwork and ability to collaborate with others in a team environment
• Flexibility and openness to respond to requests

Personal Characteristics

• An ability to show empathy and understanding when dealing with others, and respecting confidentiality at all times
• Creativity and an ability to respond to challenges and new initiatives

Benefits

• Salary based on the 2023 Public Pay Sector scale and relevant qualifications and experience
• Incremental Annual Leave for Length of Service
• Maternity benefits
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Friendly, caring and positive working environment
• Sick pay
• Pension
• TaxSaver Commuter Ticket Scheme
• Bike to Work Scheme

TO APPLY:

Please send a current CV and a cover letter to info@donboscocare.ie

Closing Date: Friday, 3 May 2024

The role will be subject to reference checks and Garda vetting/police clearance. The above information serves only as a guide to the advertised position.

The information contained in applications for this role will remain private and confidential and will be used only for the purpose of recruitment and selection. Don Bosco care CLG will hold personal data in relation to successful applicants for administration purposes only. Processing will take place in accordance with the provisions of the Data Protection Act. By submitting an application, you are giving consent for this information to be processed. Information relating to unsuccessful candidates will be destroyed as quickly as possible and no later than three months from date of receipt.

DON BOSCO CARE is an equal opportunities employer