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Corporate Manager
Full-time
The Foundation for the Rehabilitation of Drug Abusers (Caritas Malta) would like to invite interested individuals to submit their applications for the position of Corporate Manager on a full-time basis.
The Role
The Corporate Manager is primarily responsible for the organisation’s physical assets, ensuring that Caritas’ needs with regards to its properties and possessions are being addressed. The incumbent shall therefore ensure the management and upkeep of all premises of the organisation, including their maintenance, infrastructure services, communication services, access controls and security. The person needs to anticipate needs, identify possible risks, and plan ahead tasks/projects so that the premises are meeting the needs of the units and are in good functioning order. In doing so, the person shall be leading a team of maintenance personnel to delegate works and ensure that these are carried out in time and within budget. The corporate officer shall also be responsible for the fleet of vehicles of the organisation, inventory of premises, and network/IT infrastructure.
The Corporate Manager shall also uphold the responsibilities of health and safety officer within the organisation and be the reference point on issues related to health and safety. The selected person must ensure that the occupational environment of employees is conformant with the relevant legislation, carry out risk assessments, conduct health and safety audits, maintain incidents records and evidence, and support staff of Caritas Malta in any queries related to health and safety. It is also important for the selected person to keep abreast of the latest legislation and local practices related to health and safety in order to ensure that the organisation is up to date with the national standards.
In view of the above, the selected person is required to liaise with staff from all units to understand the corporate needs of each unit, and develop ways how to address these needs. This includes the compilation of wishlists, drawing up development plans, budgeting, liaising with suppliers, obtaining quotes, authorize purchasing, and liaisng with external services providers or professionals as the need may be. The person shall also develop existent and new policies to maintain a harmonious understanding across the orgasniation of the corporate functions, as well as to keep abreast with the legal requirements.
The Corporate Manager is accountable to the Director of Caritas Malta and shall form part of the management team.
The Person
Individuals interested in this role shall meet the following requirements:
- have a minimum of 5 years experience working in a corporate position with a track record of managing premises, maintenance, and/or corporate projects;
- possess valid qualifications in health and safety, at least at a diploma level;
- have work experience directly related to health and safety;
- must have sound knowledge of local health and safety legislation;
- possess excellent verbal and writing communication skills in both Maltese and English;
- must be highly adept in problem solving skills with a can-do attitude;
- able to meet deadlines;
- be highly responsible, accountable and able to work under minimal supervision;
- be an excellent team player and have a strong aptitude for fostering teamwork;
- be highly adept in IT;
- be mature with sound moral values;
- possess a clean driving licence;
- preference will be given to candidates registered with OHSA.
Interested individuals are invited to send their CV together with a cover letter to the Human Resources Manager via email on vacancies@caritasmalta.org as well as two recent reference letters. Qualifications and experience claimed must be supported by certificates and/or testimonials. The deadline for submissions of applications is Monday 23rd December 2024.
COUNSELLOR, PSYCHOTHERAPIST or PSYCHOLOGIST
Full-time
Fondazzjoni Caritas Malta invites applications for the role of Counsellor or Psychotherapist or Psychologist to work on a full-time basis within the Counselling and Social Work Unit.
The Role
This role is a key frontline element in the organisation. The selected person shall form part of a team of professionals whose main goal would be to address the needs of vulnerable individuals and families. The incumbent shall be responsible for a generic caseload and shall provide counselling or therapy sessions to individuals or couples seeking help on a variety of presenting problems, and has to ensure follow-up of each case as required. The selected person shall also be involved in the coordination of the various support groups that are provided by Caritas and ensure that these are being facilitated as expected. Furthermore, the professional will be tasked with facilitating workshops to the public and hold interventions in the media when necessary.
The Counsellor/Psychotherapist/Psychologist is directly accountable to the Head of Unit.
The Person
Individuals interested in this role shall meet the following requirements:
- Possess a Masters degree in the relevant field of study;
- Preference will be given to candidates who are already in possession of a warrant;
- Be highly organized and have a strong aptitude for teamwork;
- Possess excellent verbal and written communication in both Maltese and English;
- Be IT literate;
- Be mature with sound moral values;
Interested individuals are invited to express their interest by sending their applications together with their CV, two (2) reference letters and other relevant documentation to the Human Resources Manager via email on vacancies@caritasmalta.org. Qualifications and experience claimed must be supported by certificates and/or testimonials. The deadline for submissions is Wednesday 27th November 2024.
Payroll & Administration Assistant
Full Time
Fondazzjoni Caritas Malta invites applications for the role of Payroll and Administration Assistant to work on a full-time basis.
Role responsibilities
The selected candidate will be part of the administration team and shall be responsible for a number of functions:
- monitor employee’s attendance sheets;
- collect attendance data and process staff salaries accordingly;
- maintain employee payroll files;
- submit the necessary statutory forms and liaise with local authorities / governmental entities;
- issue periodic and ad hoc reports;
- assist in auditing and licensing processes;
- provide support in general office duties;
- minute taking;
- provide clerical and administrative support to senior management;
- manage and distributing information internally;
- assist in staff events and organisational activities.
Required criteria
We are looking for a smart person with a pleasant personality who meets the following requirements:
- have a minimum of three years of experience working in payroll and office environment;
- be in possession of a minimum of MQF level 5 qualification in a related subject;
- must be knowledgeable on payroll procedures within the local law context;
- be highly proficient in the use of electronic submissions, payroll software, and Microsoft Office applications particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook;
- be highly organized, flexible and have an eye for details;
- be capable of working on own initiative as well as in a team;
- be able to meet deadlines and to work under pressure;
- possess excellent communications skills in both Maltese and English languages;
- have a strong aptitude to work in the social field;
- have sound moral values.
Interested individuals are invited to express their interest by sending their applications together with their CV and other relevant documentation to the Human Resources Manager via email on vacancies@caritasmalta.org. Qualifications and experience claimed must be supported by certificates and/or testimonials. The deadline for submissions is Thursday 14th November 2024.
Social Worker
Full Time
Fondazzjoni Caritas Malta would like to invite interested individuals to submit their applications for the position of social worker to work on a full-time basis.
Role Responsibilities
The social worker is a key front-line element in the provision of services within the organisation. Forming part of the Counselling and Social Work Unit, the social worker is expected to work with other team members and professionals to meet and address the needs of the target population that the organisation aims to reach, with particular focus on cases of usury, gambling, and mental health. The selected person is expected to conduct assessments of clients who drop-in or phone at the office, whilst also carry out social work interventions with service users depending on their needs, including office sessions, home visits, as well as crisis interventions. In addition to this, the incumbent shall support in the coordination of the various support groups that are provided by the unit, as well as facilitate workshops to the public and hold interventions in the media when necessary.
The social worker is required to uphold social work best practices and values, delivering a professional service aimed at promoting the well-being and dignity of service users. The social worker is directly accountable to the Head of Counselling and Social Work Unit.
The Person
Individuals interested in this role shall meet the following requirements:
· possess a recognized degree in social work;
social work students who are in their final year of studies are encouraged to apply;
· have a strong aptitude for teamwork and to work within an NGO environment;
· be highly organized, responsible, flexible, and accountable;
· be mature with sound moral values;
· possess excellent verbal and written communication in both Maltese and English;
· be IT literate;
· possess a clean driving licence.
Interested individuals are invited to send their CV together with a cover letter to the Human Resources Manager via email on vacancies@caritasmalta.org. Qualifications and experience claimed must be supported by certificates and/or testimonials.