JOB TITLE: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WORKER (F/T)
LOCATION: It is intended that the Development Officer will be based in
the WCDP Office in either Clonakilty or Bantry.
RESPONSIBLE TO:
The Board of Directors of the Company and reporting to the Programme
Manager on a day-to-day basis and to the CEO thereafter.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WORKER
WCDP are seeking to recruit a Community Development Worker to work as
part of our SICAP team delivering social inclusion supports in West
Cork and Bandon Kinsale. This will be a full-time position.
West Cork Development Partnership is a Local Development Company that
develops projects and services to support sustainable and vibrant
communities, where people realise their potential and experience a
high quality of life.
This post is supported by the SICAP programme funded by Local
Community Development Committee (LCDC) for Cork County Council, Pobal
and Department of Rural and Community Development.
PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
The successful candidates will join the Social Inclusion Community
Activation Programme (SICAP) team in delivering a range of community
development, education, training, youth and employment supports and
services to disadvantaged communities, groups and individuals
throughout the West Cork region. The SICAP Programme covers a broad
range of thematic areas and issues. The candidate will be expected to
be dynamic and flexible and be in a position to work across the areas
described in the job-brief. In any one calendar year or season, the
planning and prioritisation of delivery actions will be determined in
consultation with the board, management and SICAP team, taking account
of caseload, targets and prevailing circumstances.
MAIN DUTIES TO BE DELIVERED BY THE FULL AND PART TIME POSITIONS IN
TANDEM INCLUDE:
* Direct delivery of SICAP programme supports and services as
determined by the Board of Directors and in line with the SICAP
programme and Cork Local Community Development Committee guidelines.
* The delivery of services through WCDP offices and other outreach
locations as demand and caseload dictates.
* Assist in the preparation of and implementation of an annual plan
programme of activities.
* Contribute as part of a team to the attainment of caseload targets
and key performance indicators.
* Direct delivery of social inclusion programmes and supports as
well as collaboration, networking and referral with partner
organisations.
* Collaborate with residents groups in disadvantaged estates
throughout the area, liaising with Cork County Council & relevant
stakeholders, assisting to develop environmental and social plans for
the areas, and assisting the local group to arrange events and
initiatives in the area.
* Develop and delivery a variety of personal interventions and
training programmes for residents in disadvantaged communities
throughout West Cork.
* Support the establishment & development of an umbrella community
organisation with a capacity to fundraise and deploy resources for
investment in disadvantaged areas of West Cork and Bandon Kinsale.
* Assist with the delivery of an IT and tech skills education
programme in disadvantaged areas in West Cork and Bandon Kinsale.
* Manage caseload and record deliverables in electronic and hard
copy formats.
* Undertake reporting, publicity, promotional initiatives and
representational duties appropriate to the development of the SICAP
programme.
* Assist in research and/or social policy initiatives appropriate to
the development of the SICAP Programme.
* Such duties (including administrative duties) as may be assigned
from time to time by the Programme Manager and/or CEO
PERSON SPECIFICATION
QUALIFICATIONS:
* A relevant third-level qualification including social
sciences/social care, psychology, community development or equivalent
combination of relevant education and experience;
EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE:
* A minimum of one year experience in a similar position or in
community services/education/professional services / legal / or social
care setting.
* Experience of report writing and database usage. Strong IT,
communications and social media skills.
* Experience in information provision and advocating for rights and
equality.
* An understanding and ability to relate to and work with people
across cultures and backgrounds.
* Experience of working in partnership with a wide range of other
organisations.
SKILLS/ABILITIES:
* Ability to engage with our client group with compassion and
empathy.
* Highly organised, with the ability to work well under pressure.
* To have a flexible and adaptable work approach.
* Excellent organisational and time management skills.
* Excellent written, verbal, analytical and interpersonal skills.
* Exercise good listening and communication skills with sensitivity
to cultural communication skills.
* Appreciation of the need for confidentiality and integrity.
* Effectively work as a team member and independently, with a
high-level of self-motivation and ability to set and meet goals.
* Comfortable working in a busy, dynamic, multi-cultural
environment.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
POST: Community Development Worker ( *.5 hours
per week) Initial contract for * months, may be
renewed depending on performance and funding availability.
A panel will be established in relation to this position.
LOCATION: Post requires outreach work with travel required throughout
the service delivery area of West Cork. Expenses will be paid from
home or office for outreach work as appropriate.
A full clean driving licence and access to your own car are a
requirement for this position.
REPORTING TO: SICAP Programme Manager
SALARY: Salary will be based on the WCDP SICAP project worker scale
depending on experience (Starting approximately €**Apply on the
website**, * to €**Apply on the
website**, * for Full-time Equivalent position).
APPLICATION PROCESS
Applicants should pay particular attention to the essential and
desirable criteria in the job description, your suitability and why
you are the best candidate for this post in question.
Please send a copy of your up-to-date detailed CV (no more than 3
pages in PDF format) and a cover letter to **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**: -
Please put “COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WORKER JOB” in the email header
/ Subject Title.
Closing date for receipt of applications is 5:**APPLY ON THE
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We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
