Cara-Phort Family Resource Centre CLG.
Harbour Street
Ballynacargy
Co. Westmeath
044 9373060
info@caraphortfrc.ie

Applications are invited for:

Family Support / Community Development Worker

The Family Support / Community Development worker will work closely with the Project Co-Ordinator to support the project to implement its Work Plan.

This post is Full-Time temporary contract covering long-term leave:

The Ideal candidate should have;

• A relevant third level qualification – minimum level 7 (e.g. Family Support Practice or Community Development )
• A minimum of 2 years paid work experience, post qualification, of providing family support in a community – based setting, including experience of :
  1. Organising Community events.
  2. Liaising / networking with community, voluntary and statutory agencies.
  3. Delivering programmes, activities and / or services to groups
  4. Providing one to one supports directly to parents / families.
  5. Providing information and support to support to individuals and groups.
• Proven experience in accessing funding.
• Excellent IT, social media & report writing skills.
• Access to own transport and a full clean driving licence.

Conditions of Work

• Hours 35 hours per week

Full job description is available, upon request to coordinator@caraphortfrc.ie

CV’s to be submitted to coordinator@caraphortfrc.ie

Closing date and time for receipt of applications is Monday 14th July at 5 pm.

Short listing will apply

Satisfactory references, evidence of qualification and Garda Vetting will be required.

This project is an equal opportunities employer.