Job Title
Family Support / Community Development Worker
Overall Purpose of the Job:
To work with the Project Co-ordinator to implement the Centre's work plan so that local families are supported and encouraged to function more effectively and so that the local community is a good place for children to grow-up in.
Key Areas of Work
Community Based Family Support
· Promote local target group involvement in the Centre
· Identify factors leading to disadvantage in the area and work with the Co-ordinator to raise awareness of these issues
· Deliver a range of family supports in the community in line with the Centre's Workplan, including community events
· Ensure that the work of the Centre is in keeping with the aims and objectives of the Family Resource Centre Programme
· Raise the profile of the Centre
· Provide support and information to individuals and groups that are disadvantaged
· Work with the relevant statutory and voluntary agencies and facilitate inter-agency co-operation to address the needs of the target group and families in the local community
· Work with the Co-ordinator to identify funding sources, make applications and liaise with funding agencies as required
· Facilitate networking at local and regional level as appropriate
· Work closely with the Co-ordinator to promote and support local voluntary and community activities that benefit the target groups of the Programme and address disadvantage and inequalities
· Participate in planning, review and evaluation of the work of the Centre
Specific areas of work
Develop and support community initiatives that address the needs of local families in South Roscommon, including Roscommon Town.
General
· Document the work on an on-going basis and prepare regular work / progress reports for the Co-ordinator
· Participate in relevant training
· Any other tasks that may be assigned by the Project from time-to-time
Other Relevant Information
Hours of Work
· The post will be full-time – 35 hours per week.
· The hours of work will be 9.00 to ***** hrs and ***** to ***** hrs, Monday to Friday unless otherwise agreed by the Voluntary Board of Directors.
The Family Support / Community Development Worker will be expected to be flexible about evening and weekend work for which overtime will not be paid but time-off-in-lieu will be granted.
· A ten-month probation period will apply.
· This post will be filled subject to funding.
Accountability
The Family Support / Community Development Worker will be responsible to the Project Co-ordinator and to the Voluntary Board of Directors.
Confidentiality
The Family Support / Community Development Worker will observe confidentiality at all times in relation to Centre business.
Salary
The salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and will not be less than €32,672 per annum.
Holidays
You are entitled to 25 days annual leave.
Garda Vetting
The position is subject to the completion of a satisfactory Garda Vetting process.
Job Types: Full-time, Graduate
Pay: €32,******-€45,****** per year
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 27/10/2025
Reference ID: Family Support/Community Development Worker
Expected start date: 10/11/2025