Mohill Family Support Centre CLG is seeking to recruit a

Manager of the Family Support Centre

Position: This is a full-time position 35 hours per week and is funded by TUSLA

Location: Mohill Family Support Centre, Canon Donohoe Memorial Hall, Mohill, Co. Leitrim

Employer: Directors of Mohill Family Support Centre CLG

Salary: E47,000

Closing date: 19.07.2024

Overall, Purpose of Job:

The Manager will supervise the daily operations of the Family Support Centre, directing a team of staff members and volunteers and ensuring adherence to the centre's principles and legislation. Additionally, they will actively participate in community development and provide support to families. Collaborating with the Board of Directors, the Manager will execute the Strategic Plan, fostering the comprehensive growth of the Centre.

The ideal candidate should have the following:

Essentials

• Level 8 honours degree or Masters in community development, Family Support, Human services, or a related field.
• Knowledge and experience of the community and voluntary sector (3 years minimum)
• Experience in community sector project management.
• Familiarity with Children First: National Guidance for the Protection and Welfare of Children (2011)
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Knowledge of relevant policies, regulations, and best practice.
• Experience in managing and supervising staff.
• Experience in implementing a governance framework informed by best practice.
• Experience of working collaboratively at an inter-agency level
• Experience of strategic planning
• Experience of financial management (to include accessing funds)
• Excellent report writing skills.
• Experience in Management (3 years minimum)
• Access to own transport with full driving license.

Desirables:

• Experience of working with a voluntary board of directors.
• Experience of working in the Community and Voluntary Sector
• Knowledge / Understanding of the Meitheal National Practice Model
• Experience and training in Child Protection and welfare (DLP)
• Knowledge and experience of the Family Resource Centres programmes and services
• Experience sourcing funding and compiling funding applications.

Application:

To apply for this position please forward a copy of your C.V and a detailed cover letter to
For further information and to request a job description please contact: Cathriona Charles, Chairperson of Mohill FSC - Email: Subject Line: Manager
Email: mfsc.chairperson@outlook.com

Interviews will take place in the week beginning: 22.07.2024

Shortlisting may apply and a panel may be formed from this recruitment.

Mohill Family Support Centre CLG is an equal opportunities employer.
This post is funded by TUSLA