Co. WESTMEATH CITIZENS INFORMATION SERVICE
Providing free, confidential and impartial information, advice and advocacy services to the public on social services, rights and entitlements.
Information Officer
(2 x part-time temporary positions)
Co. Westmeath Citizens Information Service is currently seeking to recruit two part-time temporary Information Officers.
Key tasks for the post include the direct delivery of information, advice, advocacy and referral services, and liaison with other service providers – statutory and voluntary.
Excellent communication skills, a good level of computer literacy and a Leaving Certificate and/or equivalent of education are required. Completion of the Information Providers Programme will be a distinct advantage. Experience of working in a busy information environment is desirable.
These are part-time positions (17.5 hours per week), to be filled on the basis of specified purpose contracts.
Salary scale: €29,821-€42,659, pro rata for part-time staff. It is anticipated that new entrants to the Citizens Information Service will be appointed on the 1st point of the scale. Incremental credit, should it be awarded, will be based on previous relevant experience as set out on application form.
A panel will be formed of qualified candidates from which temporary and permanent, part-time and full time Information Posts which arise within the next 12 months will be filled should vacancies arise in this period. Posts will be located in the Mullingar Citizens Information Centre.
Applications must be made, by post, on the relevant application form (four copies) with covering letter to:
Name:
Deborah Dwyer, Development Manager,Co. Westmeath Citizens Information Service
St. Mary’s Square, Athlone, Co. Westmeath. N37 E9D7
Telephone: 0761 07 6610
A detailed job description and application form can be requested from WHCISrecruit@citinfo.ie
Closing date for receipt of applications: 4p.m. on Friday 4th September 2015. (late, emailed or incomplete applications will not be accepted).
Co. Westmeath Citizens Information Service is an equal opportunities employer
Funded and supported by the Citizens Information Board.