TÚS Employment Programme Supervisor

Ongoing Temporary Contract (no end date)
Full Time

South Dublin County Partnership (SDC Partnership) is a Local Development Company primarily funded by the Irish Government to bring together local communities and state agencies to tackle the problems of unemployment and social exclusion. We develop projects and services to support sustainable and vibrant communities where people can realise their potential and experience a high quality of life. The focus of our activities is on areas where people experience disadvantage and our programmes of work are organised across key thematic areas: Community Development, Enterprise and Employment, Lifelong Learning, Children & Families and Health and Well Being.

SDC Partnership manages a large Tús Employment Placement scheme within South Dublin County under contract for The Department of Social Protection (DSP). The role of SDC Partnership is to provide a meaningful work experience programme for each Tús programme participant.

About the role:

Job Purpose: To ensure the effective, efficient management and co-ordination of the SDCP Tús Employment Placement Scheme. To support Tús participants towards gaining the skills and competencies required in preparation for employment.

Reporting to: Tús Manager

Key responsibilities:

• Recruit, support and manage a target case load of Tús participants including:
  • Promotion of Tús project,
  • Participant progression planning,
  • HR – timesheet management, grievance and disciplinary matters etc.
• Recruit, manage and maintain cohort of community-based host organisations.
• Stakeholder management – funders, Tús Placement host organisations, community agencies, internal SDCP Departments etc.
• Administration & file management in line with organisational, funder and data protection regulatory requirements.
• Work in collaboration with SDC Partnership’s Health and Safety Officer to ensure Health & Safety protocols are implemented.
• Participate in regular case management meetings with Tús Manager.
• Engage with ongoing monitoring and evaluation of the programme.
• Any other duties as assigned by management

Person Specification

Qualification and/or experience

• A relevant qualification or equivalent in experience.
• Proven experience of working in a community work or related field or experience of managing worker.
• Experience of stakeholder engagement and collaborative working.
• Proven experience of working to targets.

Skills & Attributes:

• An understanding of the issues facing people who are long-term unemployed.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• A strong ability to empathise with and motivate people.
• Good IT skills and proficient in MS Word packages.
• Excellent team working skills.
• A full clean drivers’ licence and access to own vehicle for work purposes.

Terms & Conditions

• Post: Tus Supervisor – Full Time Ongoing temporary contract
• Location: The successful Team Supervisor will be based either in South County Dublin, generally Clondalkin or Tallaght and is subject to change.
• Reporting to: Tús Manager
• Salary starts on Point 1 €34,624

Benefits:

• Access to HSF private low-cost health insurance.
• Access to training and development opportunities to support the successful candidate in their role.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Bike to Work Scheme

Application Process:

Applicants should pay particular attention to the essential and desirable criteria in the job description, your suitability and why you are the best candidate for this post in question.

Please send an up-to-date detailed CV (no more than 2 pages) which will include the name and contact details of two references, clearly confirming that you have a full driver’s licence and access to a car for work plus a one page cover letter. NOTE: no contact will be made with referees before a job offer is made.

TUS Supervisor Ref: 197/2025 to:
Administration & Operations Department, South Dublin County Partnership, Unit D1, Nangor Road Business Park, Nangor Road, Dublin 12

OR alternatively email your application to jobs@sdcpartnership.ie – subject box to be marked TUS Supervisor Ref: 197/2025

Closing date for receipt of applications: 5pm 1st August 2025.
Note no late applications will be accepted.

South Dublin County Partnership is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applicants from a diversity of backgrounds