Acting Co-ordinator

(maternity leave cover- minimum 6 months contract)

Erris Family & Community Support Centre CLG 

Job Title: Acting Co-ordinator 
 

Employer: Erris Family & Community Support Centre, c/o Irish Wheelchair Centre, Logmore, Belmullet, Co. Mayo

Erris Family & Community Support Centre is a community development organisation working to shape an inclusive, sustainable and independent community that is self-sufficient and provides a supportive environment to all those living in The Barony of Erris.
The Centre works from a combined model of family support and community development. 

Hours: 35 hours per week 

Contract Type: Short-term, temporary contract subject to successful probationary period

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications & experience and no less than € 42,666.00 per annum.

Start Date: Monday 26th August.

Interviews will be held on the week of the 24th June. 

How to Apply: 

Please complete the A1 and A2 forms in the application below and return by post/ email to Recruitment Administrator, Leanne Barrett, Erris Family & Community Support Centre, c/o Irish Wheelchair Centre, Logmore, Belmullet, Co. Mayo / coordinator@errisfcsc.ie. For queries call 0870670989. 

Deadline for Applications: Friday 7th June @ 3pm.

*Full job description, person specification and application form available to download below*

Criteria for the Position

Essential

• A relevant third level qualification- Minimum Level 7 (or equivalent) in Community Development, Social Care, Family Support Practice, or a related field.
• Experience in family support in a community-based setting.
• Experience working though a community development approach.
• Experience of project management in the community and voluntary sector.
• Experience in supervising and supporting staff.
• Experience of Strategic Planning.
• Experience of Financial Management (including accessing funding).
• Familiarity with Children First: National Guidance for the Protection and Welfare of Children (2011).
• Experience of implementing good governance and best practice.
• Excellent report writing skills.
• Access to own transport with full driving licence

Desirable

• Knowledge/ understanding of Meitheal National Practice Model.
• Understanding of working in a rural operating environment.
• Experience and skills in implementing community projects.
• Experience of working collaboratively at an inter-agency level.

Applications will only be accepted on the official application form and must be received by post/ email by the deadline stated. CVs will not be accepted.

Applicants will be shortlisted for interview based on the information provided in their A2 Application Form.

Erris Family & Community Support Centre CLG is an equal opportunities employer.

This post is funded by Tusla – The Child & Family Agency.

​Canvassing will disqualify.