Wexford Local Development would like to invite applications for the following position.

SICAP Client Support Officer

Wexford Local Development (WLD) is a community-based organisation working for Co. Wexford. Our work is informed by our organisational values of Respect, Equality, Leadership, Inclusion and Integrity.

We now have an exciting opportunity to work with us as a full time Client Support Officer on the SICAP (Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme). SICAP is one of several national programmes delivered at local level by WLD on behalf of local and national Government to create opportunities that promote equality and inclusion and improve quality of life for people and communities.

Client Support Officers work as part of a wider SICAP team and work collaboratively with communities and individuals across Co. Wexford who have been marginalised or denied full inclusion in Irish society. We are looking for an experienced, resourceful, and empathetic person, with excellent interpersonal and team skills, who is passionate about supporting people to reach their full potential and is energised about making a positive difference in a person’s life.

The successful applicant will work as part of our Client Support team and will have:

• A recognised 3rd level qualification (Level 7 NFQ or higher) or equivalent relevant training or professional experience, in a discipline appropriate to the role.
• Direct experience of working one to one with marginalised individuals.
• Experience of working using community development approaches.
• Experience of working collaboratively with agencies and services.
• Excellent Communication, group facilitation, Interpersonal and IT skills.
• Access to transport and a full clean driving licence as travelling and outreach work will be an essential part of the job.

The position is being offered on a full-time basis 35 hours per week.

The position will be based initially in the Enniscorthy office but will require a degree of flexibility to include providing cover across all 4 WLD’s offices where required. 

If you are interested in applying for this position, please e-mail your CV and letter of application marked Client Support Officer to hr@wld.ie Closing date for receipt of applications is 12 noon on Monday, 9th June 2025.

Full details of this position are available on https://www.wld.ie/careers-2/

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