Beara West Resource Centre, Castletownbere, County Cork
Applications are invited for the post of:

Part time Family Carers Development Worker - hours negotiable (10-20 hours per week)

The hours for this position are negotiable and it will be offered on a 2-year fixed term contract subject to continued funding.

Overall Aim: The overall purpose of the role is to develop and deliver activities that support Family Carers using a community development approach.

The ideal candidate should have:

• A relevant 3rd level qualification minimum Level 6 in Community Work, Community Health, Community Development or related field with 2 years post qualification experience.

OR

• Candidates with exceptional paid relevant work experience for a minimum of 3 years may be considered in lieu of qualification. This work experience must be specifically in a relevant support and development role where the candidate delivered on all areas of the job specification. The candidate must also demonstrate how this experience and skills can transfer to the role of Family Carers Development Worker.

Candidates will also need to demonstrate:

• Experience of community work, group work and group facilitation.
• Strong communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a team setting and on one’s own initiative.
• Knowledge and understanding of rural communities.
• Understanding of the needs of older people in a rural area.
• Excellent IT and report writing skills

Please find application pack and all relevant information attached below. 

Closing date and time for receipt of applications is Friday 29th August 2025 at 1pm. 

Applications will only be accepted on the official application form, and by hard copy only. CVs will not be accepted. 

The post is subject to a probationary period of 6 months. This position is funded by the HSE and subject to Garda Vetting. For more information on the above positions contact:

The Recruitment Administrator, 
Main St, 
Castletownbere, 
Co. Cork 
P75WN88

Email: info@bearawest.ie 
Tel: 027 70998 
Mobile: 083 1030407

In addition to this role, we’re currently recruiting for a Support Development Worker. Candidates are welcome to apply for both roles if they feel they meet the requirements for each.