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
(**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** 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 (Minimum Level 7) 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, leadership and
facilitation skills and evaluation and report writing skills;
* Good IT and Social Media skills;
* A full clean driver’s license and access to transport is
essential;
* Knowledge and understanding of the trauma, 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.
PLEASE SEE APPLICATION FORM, JOB DESCRIPTION, PERSON SPEC AND DETAILS
OF THE APPLICATION PROCESS ATTACHED BELOW.
CLOSING DATE: for receipt of application form (C.V.s will not be
accepted) is WEDNESDAY 8TH OF JANUARY AT 5.**APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE**PM.Applications received after this time will not be
considered.
APPLICATIONS:
Please email completed application form to *.
BRIDGEWAYS FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
