Women’s Collective Ireland are recruiting for the following position

Development Worker

WCI Clare, part-time - 17 hours per week office based in
WCI Clare Project - Clon Road Business Park, Ennis, Clare, Clare, V95 R8YT, Ireland

This position offers an opportunity to work in a feminist community development project that supports women’s equality and Clare women’s well-being.

Employed by the WCI Board of Management, the Development Worker is responsible for the engagement in community development work within WCI Clare and to facilitate and support development, well-being, training, and networking of women in the local area.

The successful candidate will have:

• A minimum of 2 years' community development work experience within the community and voluntary sector.
• Minimum of Level 6 qualification in community development or equivalent.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent facilitation skills.
• An understanding of grassroots feminism.
• The ability to outreach and engage with women in the local area.
• The ability to identify the relevant training, supports and needs of women in the area.
• The ability to assist with the planning, promoting and the delivery of relevant programmes/training within WCI Clare.
• The ability to network with other community organisations to support women's participation.
• The ability to work as part of a team.

Benefits Package working with Women’s Collective Ireland are:

• Access to a Pension Plan (following completion of probation period)
• Access to HSF (Hospital Saturday Fund) – Private Health Insurance
• 25 days annual leave (pro rata)
• 2 additional agency days per annum

The salary for this post is based on the 1st point of WCI Development Worker Salary Scale - €31,217 (pro rata). Please see below the links for the Candidate Information Pack:

• Application Form
• Job Description
• WCI-Statement of Values

Or you may request an Application Form and Job Description from the Human Resource Administrator - Fathima Reema Sain at – recruitment@womenscollective.ie

Applications must be made by application form only.

Closing Date for applications is on 9th May 2025 at 5:00 pm. Shortlisting may apply.

This post is subject to funding (Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth)

WCI is an Equal Opportunities Employer