The overall purpose of the job

To work with individuals and families on a one-to-one basis, supporting them to improve their physical and mental wellbeing, and assist them to make positive lifestyle changes.
To deliver all aspects of the work plan to which are assigned to you, this may include day to day operations and support of volunteers
To build relationships with other services and initiatives in order to know what they offer. To bring back and share this information to other Staff working in the Centre.
To promote and advertise ongoing services and activities the Centre provides, and to support people using the Centre to engage in ways that will improve their life circumstances.
To provide welfare rights and Information in conjunction with FRC staff linking clients into local support services, To be an advocate for clients when required.
To work with the Centre Manager to apply for Grants for the Centre. All grants will be submitted to Manager ahead of submission to relevant agencies.

The ideal canditate will have

Minimum of 3 years experience in working directly with families, individauls and groups supporting them in a community development setting.
Excellent people skills and the ability to communicate with a wide range of stakeholders.
Excellent organisational skills, be self-motivated and able to work independently.
An understanding of a community development approach to working with individuals and families.
Experience of organising workshops, and facilitating groups.
Experience of working with community organistaions and statutory agencies. Relevant QQI qualification in Community Development, equality studies or other relevant disipline.
Access to a car and full clean driving licence.

Closing date: receipt of applicationsis 5.00 pm Friday the 19th of July 2024.

Shortlisting: will apply based on information provided.

Canvasing will disqualify

Interviews: will take place in Gorey FRC premises on the 29th/30th of July 2024.

Gorey Family Resource Centre is an equal opportunities employer.

Funded by TUSLA

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