Family Support/Community Development Worker

St Johnston & Carrigans Family Resource Centre Clg.

Closing Date: 22/04/2022
Full Time

Applications are invited for the post of: Family Support / Community Development Worker

35 Hours post

The Family Support / Community Development Worker will work closely with the Project Co-ordinator under the direction of the Voluntary Board of Directors to implement the Strategic Plan.

The ideal candidate should have:

  • A relevant third level qualification – Minimum Level 7 (for example, Family Support or Community Development);
  • At least 2 years’ post qualification experience and knowledge of family support in a community-based setting;
  • Experience of working with community, voluntary and statutory agencies;
  • Experience delivering programmes, activities and/or services to groups;
  • Experience of providing one-to-one supports directly to parents/families;
  • Experience delivering parent support programmes;
  • Experience of providing information and support to individuals and Groups;
  • Proven experience in accessing funding;
  • Excellent IT, social media and report writing skills;
  • Access to own transport and a full clean driving licence.

To request further information and an application form, please contact: Angela Doherty, Chairperson by
Email: 
[email protected] Tel074 9148551

Closing date and time for receipt of applications by post or by hand is Friday 22/04/2022 at 5pm (no emails please)

Applications will only be accepted on the official application form in a sealed envelope clearly marked job application

CVs will not be accepted.

This project is an equal opportunities employer.
This position is funded by TUSLA Child and Family Agency.


Inishowen Development Partnership is a community led local development company that has successfully delivered rural development and social inclusion programmes and initiatives in Donegal since 1996 on behalf of the European Union and the Irish Government through the National Development Plan.