Why work at Barnardos?

Are you a purpose driven individual who is passionate about making a difference and helping some of society’s most vulnerable children? At Barnardos, we pride ourselves on delivering impactful services that make a difference to the lives of children and families across Ireland.

We believe that childhood lasts a lifetime. As trauma informed specialists our core purpose is to provide the necessary support for children to overcome childhood adversity, embedding a trauma informed ethos and practice into every service we provide. 

What we can offer you?

As an Administrator we appreciate the value of your time when providing essential support to our services, that’s why we have the necessary support structures and network in place that will allow you to make a real impact on the lives of children across Ireland.

We also offer the following:

• Barnardos offers a competitive salary – recognising the experience you bring to the role
• Generous annual leave entitlements plus discretionary Company days
• Employee pension scheme with employer contribution/ Company Sick Pay Scheme
• Access to regular trauma informed support, supervision, training and many other professional development opportunities
• Tax saver and bike to work schemes in operation
• Access to the Employee Assistance/Wellbeing programme for employees and their immediate family members 

What’s the role and service?

In your role as administrator, you will provide an efficient and flexible administrative support service for the Limerick South Project in an integrated way with the wider Barnardos organisation

What will my day to day look like?

• Providing administrative support to the service utilising relevant IT, ensuring documents are presented and formatted to a high standard
• Maintaining an efficient, accurate and up to date financial, Human Resource and stock/ inventory recording system, as appropriate.
• Gathering information statistics and prepare reports as required, including administration of databases as appropriate to the role
• Being vigilant to any concerns regarding the protection and welfare of children and to bring them to the attention of your designated person in a timely manner, in keeping with the Barnardos Child Protection policy
• Responding effectively and efficiently with any enquiries/referrals to the project from the community or other agencies.
• Inputting into Barnardos Electronic Record Keeping database
• Processing local payments, invoices and maintain a local financial recording system in line with regional and organisational systems and administration.

What experience do I need? 

Proficiency in IT Systems, word processing, excel and finance skills essential.

Do I need a qualification?

The post-holder is initially assigned to work in the Limerick Southill service and may be required in the future to work in other project(s) in the Limerick area in line with organisational needs.

Barnardos is an equal opportunity employer.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.

Barnardos is an equal opportunity employer.  

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To apply, please complete the personal and professional information sections below, and upload your CV. Please specify the number of hours per week for each of your roles that you have detailed on your CV. 

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