SICAP (Social Inclusion & Community Activation Programme) 4 positions available

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Community Development Specialists – 4 positions available

  1. Information Supports –JETS (Jobs, Education, Training Supports) F/T
  2. Women’s Centre Co-ordinator F/T
  3. Social Enterprise/Circular Economy P/T
  4. Disability and Older Persons P/T

 

Reports to: Social Inclusion Manager/Centres Manager

Located: Carlow Town and hybrid working where appropriate

Salary 37K (pro rata)

 

Job Purpose: This is an excellent opportunity to join Carlow Development Partnership CLG in the key role of Community Development Specialist in a variety of roles.  Joining a high performing team and reporting to the Social Inclusion Manager/Centres Manager, the purpose of each of these roles is to develop capacity and provide supports within key community groups and individuals across the county.  Our ethos is a firm belief in inclusion, equality and social justice underpinned by a community development methodology.

 

Major Areas of Responsibility

  • Reporting to the Social Inclusion Manager/Centres Manager on the location, needs  and self-identified supports of communities and individuals in Carlow across key demographics
  • Development, Co-ordination and Delivery of effective programmes
  • Efficient running of projects/Centres where appropriate
  • Using a range of media including social media platforms to communicate and disseminate information and promote opportunities and engagement

Experience in providing high level supports and creative solutions in one or more of the following areas will be required:

  • Information Services, IT, Job supports
  • Social Enterprise/Circular Economy
  • Disability and Older Persons
  • Developing and operating a multi-use centre
  • Domestic Abuse and Women’s issues

Application Process;

Interested candidates are required to send their Curriculum Vitae with covering letter by e-mail to eharvey@carlowdevelopment.ie on or before 5pm on Tuesday 11th March 2025.  Full role profile can be requested by email to eharvey@carlowdevelopment.ie

All applications received will be acknowledged.   Shortlisting will apply. Canvasing will disqualify.  Carlow Development Partnership is an equal opportunities employer.