Post of North Cork Rural Community Health Worker

We are seeking applications for 1 X full time (39hour weekly) position of Rural Community Health Worker.

Location: Duhallow area of North Cork IRD Duhallow, James O Keeffe Institute Newmarket.

Closing Date for receipt of applications: Thursday 10th April 2025 @ 5pm.

Job Description:

This is an exciting nonclinical post for someone who enjoys working with people and groups, has knowledge of the broad range of supports and services provided by community and voluntary organisations and an interest in Community Health and Wellbeing as well as working knowledge and awareness of the social determinants of health.

The post will be managed by IRD Duhallow. The post holder will also have a reporting relationship to the employing organisation in the local area as well as a local steering group comprised of local representation/stakeholders with representatives from HSE South West . The posts are funded by HSE South West Mental Health Services and are administered and supported through Cork North Community Work Department HSE Southwest

The overall aim of the post:

The Rural Community Health Work post will form part of a team of rural community health workers across rural areas of North Cork enhancing existing services to support the development and delivery of a Community Health Programme locally inclusive of the organisation and delivery of specific suicide awareness trainings and wellbeing workshops. The areas of suicide prevention, intervention and postvention in the rural communities will also be supported by this post.

Professional Qualifications Experience and Eligibility: 

• A relevant qualification in the area of Community Work/Community Development/Community Education/Community Mental Health & Wellbeing e.g. a certificate, diploma or degree in Youth and Community Work / Community Education.
  OR
• At least two years’ experience relevant to the post with a good standard of education (both formal and informal education/training considered)

Application Process; Applications can be submitted by email to duhallow@irdduhallow.com or posted to IRD Duhallow James O Keeffe Institute Newmarket Cork by 5pm Thursday 10th April 2025

• CV and cover letter will be required
• Shortlisting process will apply
• 3 Referees willbe required with details to besupplied withapplication.

For person specification and further details on the post please visit www.irdduhallow.com