Family Support/Community Development Worker
The Clara Community and Family Resource Centre CLG are recruiting for the following position;
Family Support/Community Development Worker.
Full time 35 hours per week.
To support and work in close collaboration with Voluntary Management Committee and the Project Coordinator to implement the Resource Centre’s aims and objectives as specified in the work plan.
The ideal candidate should have the following:
A qualification in family support / community development / social care or a relevant discipline.
At least 2 years paid experience of working with groups.
A good understanding in Family Support work in a community-based setting.
Knowledge and understanding of the issues of poverty and social exclusion and its impact on the local area.
Ability to complete funding applications and successfully source funding for project activities.
The ability to liaise and collaborate with voluntary, community and statuary agencies.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, leadership, and facilitation skills.
Good computer skills.
Demonstrate a strong teamwork ethic and the ability to work on own initiative.
A full clean driver’s license and access to transport essential.
Evening and weekend work may be required.
Application form, job description, personnel spec and details of the application process are available by emailing clarafrcrecruitment@gmail.com
Closing date for receipt of applications is Wednesday 15th September at 5pm. Applications received after this time will not be considered. Application form only. C.V. will not be accepted.
Shortlisting will apply based on information provided. Interviews will take place on Friday 24th September and include a short presentation.
This post is funded by the Child and Family Agency.
Clara Community and Family Resource Centre is an equal opportunities employer.