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South Dublin County Partnership Community Development Worker
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Client:
South Dublin County Partnership
Location:
Ireland
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Reference:
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Job Views:
9
Posted:
20.08.2025
Expiry Date:
04.10.2025
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Job Description:
South Dublin County Partnership Community Development Worker
South Dublin County PartnershipCommunity Development Worker Full Time - 35 hours per week
South Dublin County Partnership Community Development Worker
South Dublin County PartnershipCommunity Development Worker Full Time - 35 hours per week
South Dublin County Partnership works with people who experience poverty and social exclusion. SDCP promotes social cohesion, active citizenship and labour market participation with a focus on the most disadvantaged neighbourhoods in the area. South Dublin County Partnership is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from a diversity of backgrounds. We offer a range of integrated activities in Community Development, Lifelong Learning, Enterprise and Employment Family and Early Childhood and Health and Wellbeing. The work of the Community Development Team is designed to support collective community engagement and the development of sustainable communities. The CD Team provides direct supports to local communities build and develop the capacity of local Community groups.
SDCP are inviting applications for a full-time Community Development Worker who has the capacity to engage with communities who are experiencing poverty and social exclusion.
The successful candidate will work as part of a dynamic Community Development Team.
The aim of the role is to:
1. Provide supports to community groups/organisations and individuals to enable them to identify their needs, develop projects and initiatives, achieve their strategic aims, attain resources and influence policy
2. Engage and support community groups to actively participate in local / regional / national structures and fora and represent issues facing disadvantaged and marginalized communities
3. Build awareness among local community groups and organizations of the structural roots of inequality, exclusion and discrimination
4. Support the establishment and development of local community groups whose aim is to empower communities to play a greater role in addressing social inclusion and equality issues
5. Support Community Groups to raise public awareness on issues relevant to their community.
6. Build links and form relationships with existing Community Groups and agencies / service providers
7. Liaise with and support groups to set up new services
8. Plan, attend and coordinate meetings and events • Oversee the management of a limited budget.
9. Carry out general administrative duties
10. Be actively involved in the development, implementation, documentation, and evaluation of key elements of the SDCP Community Development Programme
Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience
The successful individual will hold a third level qualification in Community Development or a related discipline with a minimum of 2 years’ experience working in the community development sector in a similar role.
The successful candidate will have a full understanding of child / vulnerable persons protection regulations.
Essential Knowledge and Skills
11. At least two years’ experience of working in a frontline community development position in a severely disadvantaged area
12. A clear understanding of the issues facing disadvantaged communities including, drug abuse, poor educational attainment, unemployment, intimidation and poverty
13. Experience in the design and delivery of outcome-driven, targeted community projects and programmes, coupled with the ability to achieve targets and meet set deadlines
14. A proven track record of successful working with disadvantaged communities
15. Ability to assist community organisations to access supports for their plans
16. The successful candidate will display empathy and leadership skills – this is repeated below
17. Excellent administrative and IT skills
18. Understanding, knowledge and experience of the range of social inclusion supports and services available
19. Excellent communications skills both written and oral, excellent facilitation skills
20. Good leadership, motivational and organisational and networking skills
21. Ability to work on own initiative as part of a team and in partnership with other agencies and services
22. Adherence to the highest standards of professionalism, and capacity to adhere to the policies and procedures of the organisation
Desirable
23. Understanding and experience of dealing with funding agencies
24. A working knowledge of community health initiatives would be an advantage
25. Good working knowledge of CRM/Iris would be an advantage
26. Knowledge and understanding of governance procedures for community organisations Other Essential Requirements for the Job
27. Garda Vetting
28. Availability to work unsocial hours
29. Full clean drivers licence and access to a car
30. Be flexible regarding hours of work and location of their work base.
Renumeration Package & Benefits:
31. The salary for this position will be based on the successful individual’s qualification and experience.
32. Access to HSF low-cost health insurance.
33. 35 Hour per week (full time)
34. EAP Programme
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