Current Vacancies

The Department of Justice is seeking to appoint volunteers to the Independent Monitoring Board (IMB) for Northern Ireland. The role of an IMB member is to monitor the treatment of prisoners and the conditions of their imprisonment. For further information on the role and how to apply go to this link – Do you have an interest in prisons and improving prison life? | Department of Justice (justice-ni.gov.uk)

 

 

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The Institute of Public Health in Ireland (IPH) are seeking expressions of interest for a number of Board vacancies, in addition to an Audit & Risk Committee role that specifically seeks experience of public sector risk, audit or financial management in Northern Ireland. The Board is seeking to fill some of these positions in the coming months and to create a panel for 2024 appointments.

 

The details of the positions , along with closing dates and how to apply can be found at www.publichealth.ie/vacancies

 

Please note that the closing date is the 22^nd September 2023.

 

All queries should be addressed to sinead.ward@publichealth.ie

 

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Stronger Together Network are recruiting! Could you be our new

Stronger Together is a network for people working in the fields of Racial Equality and Ethnicity in Northern Ireland. We are looking for a new Network Development Officer to manage the full project delivery. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication organisation, networking, facilitation skills; good initiative & motivational skills. Also a sound understanding of and commitment to racial equality, human rights and anti-racist practice.  

 

Salary: £28,845 Hours: 30-37.5hrs p/w negotiable

Benefits: 36 days leave, 5% Pension Contribution, Private Healthcare.

 

Closing Date : 12.00 noon on Wednesday 04 October 2023

Full information and application packs

available via email to alison.mccann@stepni.org

 www.strongertogetherni.org

 

 

 

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A Full list of vacancies at Belfast City Council can be found on their website.

For more information click here:

 

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NEW JOBS

JobStart: Homework Club Support post

Hours: 25 hours per week/Minimum of 6 months

Salary: National minimum wage

Purpose of the job:

Under the direction of the Homework Club Coordinator, the post holder will assist in the successful implementation and day to day running of Conway’s Homework Club for refugee children (9 -17 years of age). The Homework Club is an education and integration project for refugee children and young people with a strong focus on English language development and educational support.

The Homework Club runs during term time, from 3.30pm to 5.30pm, from Monday to Thursday, from September to June, 8 hours per week are contact time, 17 hours per week are organisation and preparation time. This role requires good organisational and communication skills and sensitivity to cultural differences. The emphasis of this roll will be on assisting the Homework Club Coordinator, communication with refugee families, administration and record-keeping

 

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Support the Homework staff team in communication with refugee families and students
• Support the Homework Club volunteer team in communicating with children and young people
• Answer telephone calls in a pleasant, helpful and efficient manner and, where necessary, transfer such calls to the appropriate person. If necessary, record details of telephone calls/action(s) required and notify the appropriate person.
• Maintain and update Homework Club attendance records
• Maintain and update volunteer attendance records
• To assist in preparing snacks/refreshments for the participants
• To assist in gathering feedback from families and students on Homework Club services
• To assist in gathering other information useful to the Homework Club (needs of families/students, education pathways, careers advice, course admission criteria)
• To attend Homework Club staff meetings
• To undertake relevant training as required (Child Protection, First Aid)

 

Requirements for JobStart Homework Club support post:

• Between 18 and 24 years of age
• On Universal Credit or Jobseekers allowance
• Good oral and written English (minimum B1 Level)
• Computer literate
• Additional language such as Arabic, Farsi or Tigrinya would be an advantage.

 

Anyone interested, please contact centre manager Pauline Kersten at 02890 248543 or email pkersten@conwayeducation.org

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JobStart: ESOL & Adult education Support post

Hours: 25 hours per week/Minimum of 6 months

Salary: National minimum wage corresponding with age

Purpose of the job:

Under the direction of the Adult Education Coordinator, the post holder will assist in the successful implementation and day to day running of community education provision for adults, in particular the organisation of ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) courses and provide support to students. Organise and maintain effective and efficient administrative systems, especially student registration and attendance.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Provide general administrative support to the Education Co-ordinator, including the provision and maintenance of accurate, accessible filing, monitoring, recording systems (database and spreadsheet) in both electronic format (i.e. computer-based) and in manual format.
• To assist the Education Co-ordinator in the organisation of ESOL courses and student recruitment
• Prepare photocopying lesson materials for tutors
• To help setup classrooms/equipment for classes.
• To assist with recruitment events and student registration
• To assist in communications with students and tutors, as directed by the Education Co-ordinator
• To assist in promoting the work of Conway Education Centre through the use of social media platforms
• To answer telephone calls and emails in a pleasant, helpful and efficient manner and, where necessary, transfer such calls to the appropriate person. If necessary, record details of telephone calls/action(s) required and notify the appropriate person.

 

• To attend local community events, as deemed appropriate, in the interests of maintaining good relations between the local community and the project.
• To attend meetings with the Education Co-ordinator when and as deemed appropriate.
• To act as a fully-integrated member of Conway Education Centre’s staff team and to assist in the realisation of the organisation’s aims and outcomes.
• To undertake relevant training as required (Child Protection, First Aid)

 

Requirements for JobStart ESOL & Adult education support post:

• Between 18 and 24 years of age
• On Universal Credit or Jobseekers allowance
• Good oral and written English (minimum B1 Level)
• Computer literate
• Additional language such as Arabic, Farsi or Tigrinya would be an advantage.

 

Anyone interested, please contact centre manager Pauline Kersten at 02890 248543 or email pkersten@conwayeducation.org

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