Community Development Worker

Location: Killorglin Community & Family Resource Centre, Market Street, Killorglin
Responsible To: Manager and Board of Management
Hours of Work: 21 Hours per week (excluding lunch). May include evenings and weekends
Probationary Period: 12 Month Contract with 6 months probation

Flexibility around working hours is required.

Overall purpose of the job

To work as part of a team in developing and maintaining the strategic plan/annual action plan of the Project within the target area to:

• Maintain and further develop various supports and services, and develop groups for all those in the Community
• Develop strategies in relation to communication with the local community.
• Supporting individuals and local families through the provision of advice, sign posting and referrals.
• Develop an outreach strategy to ensure the inclusion of those most marginalised in the community.
• Maintain appropriate records for all individuals, families and communities and work in line with Data protection.
• Ensure that all of the work is informed and led by community development and family support practices.

Please see full Job Description attached below.

Application process: 

Please email your C.V and cover letter to recruitment.kfrc@gmail.com

Closing date for applications is Wednesday 14th May 2025

Interviews to be held on week beginning 19th May 2025 at Killorglin FRC

Salary: The salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and will not be less than €33,489 per annum (pro-rata for part time positions)

Holidays: 22 days per annum (pro-rata for part-time positions)

Garda Vetting: The position is subject to the completion of a satisfactory Garda Vetting process.

Commencement of Post Week beginning 23rd June, 2025 following satisfactory Garda Vetting, reference and qualification check.

Killorglin Community & Family Resource Services CLG is an equal opportunities employer.