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 13.00 hrs and 14.00 to 17.00 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: €32,678.00-€45,895.26 per year
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 27/10/2025
Reference ID: Family Support/Community Development Worker
Expected start date: 10/11/2025