COMMUNITY ARTS INCLUSION SUPPORT WORKER
JOB DESCRIPTION:
* To work with Athlone Family Resource Centre, to support community
groups and offer opportunities for such groups to collaborate on large
scale community arts project that promote inclusion, integration,
social justice and social cohesion.
KEY AREAS OF WORK
* Identifying the needs of a wide range of community groups and
adapting projects to these needs
* Working with community groups to establish the most appropriate
art form for each project.
* Designing relevant programmes for different communities
* Setting up, monitoring, and evaluating projects, including
managing one-off events like family fun days and festivals.
* Compiling a database of professionals available to work on
projects.
* Managing budgets as well as performing routine administrative
duties
* Liaising with local authorities, schools and companies to
encourage interest and support from possible funders, arts workers and
community members, etc.
* Familiarise themselves with the relevant local supports and
services to ensure they have knowledge of the local referral pathways
to supports and services addressing complex need such as addiction,
homelessness, child protection and mental health issues.
* Actively participate in regular support and supervision, planning,
review and evaluation of work
* Ensure that the work of this role is in keeping with the ethos,
aims and objectives of the Family Resource Centre Programme Specific
areas of work.
* To work with the Athlone Family Resource Centre manager to ensure
the successful delivery relevant community arts programmes.
GENERAL
* Document the work on an on-going basis and prepare regular work /
progress reports for Manager and Board.
* Participate in relevant training
* Any other tasks that may be assigned by the Manager from
time-to-time.
OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION
HOURS OF WORK
* The post will be * hours per week, day, and
evening work.
* Short Term Contract for 6 months from start date but may be
extended subject to funding.
PLACE OF WORK
* This position is based in Athlone Family Resource Centre, **Apply
on the website** O Connell Street, Athlone, Co. Westmeath
ACCOUNTABILITY
* The Community Arts Inclusion Support Worker will be responsible to
the Athlone FRC Manager and to the Voluntary Board of Directors.
CONFIDENTIALITY
* The Inclusion Support Worker will observe confidentiality at all
times in relation to Centre business. Garda Vetting
SALARY
* The salary for this position will be €**Apply on the
website**, *. * pro rata.
The position is subject to the completion of a satisfactory Garda
Vetting process Annual Leave
* days per annum pro rata which includes shut
down period in August and Christmas.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
DESCRIPTION OF THE SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR THIS
POSITION:
* A relevant qualification in one of the following: Community Arts,
Community Development, Youth Work, Family Support, Human Rights and
Inclusion, Gender Studies, etc.
* Experience of working with people from different cultures and
backgrounds and an understanding of cultural diversity.
* Knowledge and understanding of community work principles and
practice.
* An understanding of the issues that can impact on new communities,
particularly those who are most vulnerable or most severely affected.
* Experience of group development including group facilitation.
* Experience of planning, developing, and delivering community arts
programmes and activities which meet the needs of local
groups/communities.
* Ability to engage with target groups in identifying their needs
and assisting in the development of appropriate responses.
* Ability to develop positive working relationships with a range of
groups and agencies.
* Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office, email, databases, and
social media.
* Fluency in English both written and spoken.
* A full, clean driving licence and own transport
PERSONAL QUALITIES.
* Confident in working ‘on the ground’ in the community.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills.
* Be self-motivated, flexible and able to work on own initiative.
* Passion for social inclusion and equality.
APPLICATION
Apply with cover letter and CV to * stating the
position, you are applying for in the subject bar. Candidates who are
successfully called for interview will be asked to showcase a
portfolio of work that demonstrates examples of their community art
and/or social engaged practice.
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 1PM SATURDAY **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE**ST AUGUST **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD WEEK OF **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**TH SEPTEMBER
**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**.
CANVASING OF ATHLONE FRC STAFF OR VBOM MEMBERS WILL RESULT IN
DISQUALIFICATION FROM THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
