Kildare County is seeking to establish a panel of Community Workers to fill permanent & temporary posts that arise during the life of the panel.
Education, Training and Experience etc.:
Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms:
- Have a third level qualification (Minimum Level 7 Degree ) in Community Development
- Have a strong knowledge of Community Development practices and Principles in relation to social inclusion, participation and the ability to demonstrate a working knowledge of same
- Have a clear understanding of how integration plays a key role in community development
- Have experience of designing and evaluating programmes and various interventions with disadvantaged communities and minority groups
- Have knowledge and experience of interagency collabroation
- Have experience working as part of a team and experience in working on your own initiative
- Have the ability to communicate well and work co-operatively with Community groups, internal departments and service providers
- Have flexibility and enthusiasm (work may involve irregular hours)
- Have the ability to initiate, self-motivate and the ability to motivate others
Please supply copies of any certificates, diplomas or degrees you may have with the application form.
- Non Irish Qualifications must be accompanied by a determination from Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) to establish their comparability against the Irish National Framework of Qualifications, overseas qualifications must also be accompanied by a translation document.
Driving Licence
Applicants must at the date of application hold a full valid Irish /EU licence, for Class B vehicles, or a licence acceptable to NDLS for transfer to full Irish licence.
PLEASE SEE CANDIDATE INFORMATION BOOKLET FOR ALL DETAILS ABOUT THIS JOB.