BRIDGEWAYS FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE
Bridgeways FRC aims to improve people's lives by supporting them to
become active agents in their own lives. Bridgeways conducts a myriad
of family support, community development and youth work based
programmes. The work is underpinned with the principles of community
development- equality, equity, participation and empowerment.
This work is carried out with all members of the community in
Ballymahon, Co. Longford and the surrounding areas.
WE ARE NOW RECRUITING FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION:
PART-TIME FAMILY SUPPORT / COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WORKER
(19.5 HOURS PER WEEK)
To support and work in close collaboration with the Voluntary
Management Committee and the Project Coordinator to implement the
Resource Centre?s aims and objectives as specified in the work & the
5 year strategic plan.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD HAVE THE FOLLOWING:
* A qualification in Community Development / Family Support or a
relevant discipline;
* At least 2 years? paid experience of Community Development /
Family Support work or relevant work;
* A good understanding of Family Support work in a community based
setting;
* The ability to liaise with voluntary, community and statutory
agencies;
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, good leadership
and facilitation skills;
* Good computer skills;
* A full clean driver?s license and access to transport is
essential;
* Knowledge and understanding of the issues of poverty and social
exclusion and its impact on the local area;
* Demonstrate a strong teamwork ethic and the ability to work on own
initiative;
* Flexibility will be required.
FOR APPLICATION FORMS, JOB DESCRIPTIONS, PERSON SPEC AND DETAILS OF
THE APPLICATION PROCESS PLEASE EMAIL **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** OR SEE
ATTACHED BELOW.
CLOSING DATE: for receipt of application form in soft copy only (C.V.s
will not be accepted) is January **Apply on the website**th at
5.**Apply on the website**pm. Applications received after this time
will not be considered.
SHORTLISTING: Will apply on the basis of information provided
Interviews will be held in person on the week of January **Apply on
the website**th **Apply on the website**.
_BRIDGEWAYS FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
EMPLOYER._
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
