Employment Opportunities

DISCLAIMER: Caritas Malta is fully committed to protect its beneficiaries from any type of harm, abuse, exploitation and harassment. To this aim it promotes a strong Safeguarding culture and we follow safe recruitment procedures where candidates are asked to comply with background checks. Furthermore, Caritas Malta is an equal opportunities employer and all applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, colour, nationality, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, or disability.

FINANCE ASSISTANT

Full Time

Fondazzjoni Caritas Malta is seeking to employ a mature, reliable and energetic Finance Assistant to join its Finance Unit on a full-time basis. 

Role responsibilities

Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, the Finance Assistant will be responsible to:

  • perform day-to-day book-keeping tasks, including recording of invoices and payments;
  • maintain and reconcile the general ledger, and preparing working documentation as necessary to support the entries;
  • account for cash and bank transactions, effect transfers, make deposits, carry out bank account reconciliations, as well as monitor and reconcile petty cash on a monthly basis;
  • assist with end of month routines and reporting requirements;
  • prepare audit files and assist in the audit process;
  • provide finance-related administrative support;
  • liaise with internal and external stakeholders;
  • carry out any other duties as may be determined from time to time by the Chief Financial Officer.

Required criteria

Any persons interested to apply for this position must meet the following criteria:

  • have a minimum of two years working experience in a similar position;
  • be in possession of a recognised qualification at MQF Level 4 or a higher level;
  • be mature, meticulous and have excellent organisational and interpersonal skills;
  • be highly proficient in the use of accounting software packages and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook;
  • be able to work independently and highly adept in teamwork;
  • be proactive and enthusiastic to tackle new challenges with a ‘can do’ attitude;
  • be able to prioritise multiple tasks effectively and meet deadlines;
  • have good verbal and written communication skills;
  • be in possession of a clean driving licence;

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.

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Procurement Officer

Full Time

The Foundation for the Rehabilitation of Drug Abusers (Caritas Malta) invites interested individuals to submit their application and CV for the position of procurement officer on a full-time basis to work within the Corporate Unit.

Role responsibilities

The procurement officer shall assume fully responsibility for the entire procurement cycle of all purchasing needs of the organisation. Being directly accountable to the Corporate Manager, the selected person shall make sure that all Caritas units have their day-to-day needs addressed in time in relation to food supplies, housekeeping items, maintenance materials, stationery goods, and any other approved requests. Furthermore, they shall also assist in the procurement of items related to capital expenditures. The selected person needs to coordinate deliveries to ensure that goods and supplies are distributed in time, and furthermore ensure that they meet the desired quality and specifications.

This role necessitates an individual with excellent communication skills who is expected to liaise on a regular basis with all units within Caritas to understand their needs, as well as fostering and maintaining positive relationships with vendors to ensure an optimistic corporate continuity for the organisation. The procurement officer has to ensure that all purchasing and contractual documentation are in order, kept organised and up-to-date. Furthermore, the incumbent must see that all purchasing requests fall within budget criteria, and is expected to analyse numerical data and develop reports in order to monitor usage trends, stock levels, and asset inventory.

Required criteria

Any persons interested to apply for this position must meet the following criteria:

  • have at least 3 years of experience working in procurement with a proven track record;
  • preferably be in possession of an MQF level 5 qualification or higher in a related field;
  • be able to work under minimal supervision, under pressure, and meet deadlines;
  • possess a strong sense of initiative with a positive ‘can do’ attitude;
  • must have excellent communication and negotiations skills;
  • have sound organisational skills, be multi-tasking, and a good team-player;
  • must have a flair for working with numbers and analyse numerical data;
  • be proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel and Outlook, as well as be IT savvy to work on off-the-shelf procurement and inventory software;
  • be mature with sound moral values;
  • be in possession of a clean driving licence.

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.

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THERAPEUTIC FACILITATOR

Full Time

The Foundation for the Rehabilitation of Drug Abusers (Caritas Malta) invites applications for the role of Therapeutic Facilitator to work on a full-time basis in one of its drug rehabilitation units.

The Therapeutic Facilitator is an essential resource for the rehabilitation program to fulfil its aims towards service users, and the individual shall act as a role model at all times. The selected person shall be responsible to carry out the “tools” of the community and supervise accordingly. Responsibilities include duties related to each individual resident, such as carrying out assessments, formulate treatment plans, conducting individual sessions with residents, accompanying residents for appointments, and taking urine samples. It is also expected that the facilitator carries out duties involving groups of residents, such as facilitate meetings, organize outings, co-facilitate family groups, and liaise with family members of residents as necessary.

The Facilitator is directly accountable to the Head of Unit.

Individuals interested in this role shall meet the following requirements:

  • Be in possession of a degree qualification (MQF level 6) in a social wellbeing subject

OR

Have previous experience in a drug rehabilitation setting with a proven track record, with at least a qualification in Residential and Day Care Work;

  • Possess good interpersonal skills, creativity, and have an energetic personality;
  • Able to work in a team;
  • Be IT literate;
  • Have good verbal and written communication in both Maltese and English;
  • Be prepared to work on a shift basis;
  • Possess a clean driving license;
  • Be mature with sound moral values;

Interested individuals are invited to send their application together with their CV and other relevant documentation to the Human Resources Manager via email on vacancies@caritasmalta.org. Applicant need to provide at least one reference letter and any qualifications claimed must be supported by certificates.

 

Applications that do not satisfy the above criteria will not be considered.

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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. The selected person is expected to conduct assessments of clients who drop-in or phone at the office requesting help, whilst also carry out generic 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.

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Receptionist/Security

  Full-Time

The Foundation for the Rehabilitation of Drug Abusers (Caritas Malta) is seeking to recruit a Receptionist/Security to work at Caritas Community Centre on a full-time basis.

 

Role Description

The receptionist/security is the first point of contact by phone or in person for individuals who come to seek help from Caritas. The selected person shall therefore offer a welcoming approach to the clients, direct them to the appropriate service, and warmly contain clients in the reception area while waiting to speak to a staff member.

In addition to the above, the receptionist/security is expected to manage appointments held at the premises, which include the setting up, modifying, and cancellation of sessions on the computer system, as well as liaising with the relevant professionals. The individual will be required to carry out general administrative and organisational tasks pertaining to the services based within the premises, such as answering phone calls, coordinate mail, assuring that logbooks are duly filled and up to date, supporting staff with administration tasks, following up on corporate issues, handle logistics and administer tests sent to the toxicology lab. The incumbent for this role will be expected to support staff with crises interventions when necessary, ensure that premises are secure at all times, and be responsible for opening/closing of premises in assigned times.

 

Eligibility Criteria

The individuals interested in this role shall meet the following requirements:

  • Must have a warm, caring and empathic personality;
  • Be well-spoken, polite, and able to upkeep a smart appearance;
  • Able to work under pressure and have problem-solving skills;
  • Be highly responsible, reliable and able to work independently;
  • Must be highly organised, able to multi-task and prioritize tasks;
  • Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills in both Maltese and English;
  • Possess good technical skills in the use of computers, printers, and similar peripherals;
  • Be proficient in the use of Microsoft software;
  • Be ready to work flexible hours that include evenings too on specific days;
  • Preference will be given to candidates having at least an A-level standard of education and/or a secretarial qualification, and in possession of a security course/license;
  • Experience in a similar setting will be considered an asset.

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 or by mail, together with at least one reference letter. Qualifications and experience claimed must be supported by certificates and/or testimonials. The deadline for submissions is Wednesday 13th March 2024.

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