COMMUNITY FOOD AND NUTRITION WORKER
EXCITING OPPORTUNITY: JOIN OUR TEAM AS A COMMUNITY FOOD AND NUTRITION
WORKER!
For individuals with a profound dedication to community empowerment
and the enhancement of health and well-being, Knockanrawley Resource
Centre, centrally located in Tipperary town and deeply committed to
collaboration with individuals, families, and the wider community, is
currently in search of a dynamic COMMUNITY FOOD AND NUTRITION WORKER
to make a substantial contribution to the Sláintecare initiative.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Drive community health improvements in designated Tipperary Town
and environs by addressing poor diet and food poverty.
* Build capacity, knowledge, and skills across communities to
enhance the food environment and activate national campaigns.
* Develop health awareness and empower individuals, groups, and
organizations to make healthy food choices.
* Collaborate with statutory and community organizations to
implement evidence-based responses for improving the food environment
and reducing health inequalities.
* Support the delivery of workshops and community programs focused
on Healthy Food for Life guidelines.
* Coordinate the activation of national campaigns addressing healthy
lifestyles in local communities.
REQUIREMENTS:
* Minimum third-level qualification in Nutrition and Health _(see
specific requirement below)_
* Three years' experience in health promotion or health behaviour
change.
* Proven ability to build relationships across various
organisations.
* Knowledge and experience in reducing health inequalities.
* Understanding of wider determinants of health.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Commitment to delivering a high-quality service.
_Please note: only one of the following degrees will qualify for the
role:_
ESSENTIAL:
* Minimum Level 8 Qualification in Health & Nutrition as below;
* BSc Hons Nutrition and Health Science
* BSc Hons Public Health Nutrition
* BSc Hons Human Nutrition
* BSc in Human Nutrition and Dietetics
* MSc in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics
* MSc Human Nutrition and Dietetics
DESIRABLE:
Fluent in the Irish language
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
* Full driving license and own transport.
* A positive attitude and ability to work autonomously on your own
initiative.
CONTRACT: Initial one-year fixed-term contract, with potential for
extension based on funding.
BENEFITS:
* Salary scale: Health Promotion & Improvement Officer, Grade VI
* * annual leave days plus 5.5 company days
per year
* Great work-life balance
* Company events
* On-site parking
TO APPLY:
Access the job description & application form below.
Submit completed forms via email to * by 5pm on
Wednesday, *th January **Apply on the
website**.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 5pm, Wednesday, *th
January *.
INTERVIEWS: Shortlisted candidates may be interviewed during the week
starting *th January *.
Immediate shortlisting in progress.
JOIN OUR TEAM AND BE PART OF POSITIVE CHANGE!
_Knockanrawley Resource Centre is an Equal Opportunities Employer._
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
