339 Community Development jobs in Ireland

Title

Community Development Executive

Location

Purple House Cancer Support Centre, 2 Duncairn Terrace, Quinsborough Road, Bray, Co. Wicklow

Hours of Work

35 hours per week. Rostered 5 over 7 days to include weekend and evening work as necessary.

Reporting to

Development Manager & Purple House Management Team.

Terms

€35,000 per annum, dependent on experience. Fixed term contract, 6-month probationary period.

About Purple House

Purple House Cancer Support is to the forefront in providing a range of professional support services to people of all ages affected by Cancer in Ireland.

Founded in 1990, our aim is to help rebuild the lives of families affected by Cancer. Purple House is at the heart of the community.

This is an opportunity for you to join our team and help the organisation meet the needs of our current stage in growth and development.

The Role

This role presents an exciting opportunity for a highly enthusiastic, proactive, and organised individual.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the development of Purple House Cancer Support's community and events fundraising programme.

The successful candidate will be confident and capable of working on their own initiative and working towards set fundraising targets. They will have a passion for Purple House Cancer Support and for managing fundraising and events volunteers.

In addition, the fundraising executive will liaise with external & internal volunteer fundraisers, manage incoming queries, and promote Purple House to potential new donors, corporate partners, and other relevant bodies as directed by the Development Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities

Manage ad hoc community fundraising activities that come in from the public.

Manage a portfolio of fundraising & development events from beginning to end including evaluation.

Keep CRM up to date with accurate donor information and fundraising income.

Support in the creation and implementation of fundraising supporter journeys.

Champion Purple House throughout the community ensuring all fundraisers receive excellent supporter care to maximise engagement and income.

Attend fundraising and other events as required. This may involve some weekend and evening work.

Engage with supporters through digital channels and social media to maximise engagement and income.

Manage the recruitment and retention of fundraising and events volunteers.

Work closely with the development manager as well as interdepartmentally and contribute to the achievement of the overall fundraising & development strategy.

Provide reports to the Development Manager on fundraising campaigns.

Research and keep up to date with charity events across the country that Purple House could get involved with.

Person Specification

A minimum of 2 years' experience in a fundraising, community or public-facing role.

Good knowledge of the South Dublin / Wicklow areas.

Strong communication skills with the ability to engage and inspire supporters.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Planning and organisational skills with a proven ability to multi-task and prioritise time and resources.

Excellent interpersonal skill and demonstrated success of exceptional relationship management.

Experience using a CRM system/database is desirable.

Other

Flexibility in working hours is required.

Full Drivers Licence is required.

Employee Benefits

Competitive salary based on agreed working hours.

Group pension scheme (Upon completion of probation period)

Life Assurance Cover (Upon completion of probation period)

21 Days Annual Leave (Pro rata)

Bike to work scheme

At Purple House we have a duty of care to all our Staff, Therapists and Volunteers to provide staff support and supervision on an ongoing basis to help you deal effectively with the emotional impact of your role in a Cancer Support Organisation.

The services that are available to our teams include the following:

Relaxation Classes for Staff

Physical Activity such as Walking groups and Yoga.

One to One supervision support.

Annual team building days

Car parking

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OFFICER – GAELTACHT

Job Title:

Community Development Officer

Reporting To:

Assistant Community Development Manager - Gaeltacht

Employer:

Donegal Local Development CLG (DLDC)

Main Purpose of Role:

The Project Officer will play a key role within the Goal 1 Empowering Disadvantaged Communities team and will be required to implement the actions planned under Goal 1 of the Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (SICAP). They will be required to meet with community groups and their representatives on a one to one and a committee basis to provide advice, guidance, development supports, mentoring and facilitated workshops/training.

The role will also include supporting projects and fostering awareness of environmental and climate action matters within communities.

SALARY:

Project Officer Scale - €36,000

Conditions of Work:

· The Project Officer will be required to work 35 hours a week.

· Based in the Gaeltacht office.

· A probationary period of at least six months will apply

· Performance in role will be discussed throughout the period of cover and reviewed as part of quarterly one to ones.

· This contract term is from February 2024 to 31st December 2028 in line with the SICAP Programme 2024 to 2028.

· Benefits include:

o Eligibility for a 6% employer-contributed pension scheme

o 25 days annual leave & other leave options

o Flexible and hybrid working options

o Travel and subsistence allowance

o Learning and development opportunities

o Employee Assistance Programme

Main Duties

You will be required to.

1

Key Responsibilities

· Engage with marginalised communities and a wide range of service providers using an integrated and community development approach to address issues relating to social exclusion and inequality.

· Assist in the identification, development and promotion of projects and initiatives and to develop actions that target the needs of area based and issue based groups in addressing social exclusion, inequality and poverty. This will include the identification and assessment of the needs of groups and their representatives with a view to progression along the structured path of community development matrix.

· Assist in the identification, development and promotion of projects and initiatives and to develop actions in addressing climate action. This will include the identification and assessment of the needs of communities with a view to promoting local positive change.

· Liaise directly with a wide range of stakeholders and organisations in the statutory, community and voluntary sector to develop actions and initiatives that target the needs of area based and issue based groups.

· Provide/organise facilitated development/training workshops in response to the needs of Local Community Groups in disadvantaged communities & to design as appropriate, material for use in customised development or training initiatives.

· Provide a combination of services to Community groups to include group development, sharing best-practice, research assistance and information supports, support in the management and coordination of activities, supporting groups through different stages of development, mentoring and making groups aware of their equality and other social inclusion responsibilities.

· Provide guidance, learning and support with applications on funding available through SICAP and other programmes and agencies

· Proactively promote the SICAP strategy throughout the catchment area, through a variety of media including information sessions, local media, outreach, site visits etc.

· Manage a caseload efficiently and effectively in line with good governance and established company and funders procedures and guidelines.

2

Report Writing, Monitoring and Evaluation

• Provide oral and written reports to your line manager, and relevant Steering Groups and the Board on progress and issues of relevance.
• Maintain up to date records on the Pobal IRIS monitoring system.
• Ensure files are set-up to monitor community based activities & ensure all necessary documentation is on file for all actions;

3

Policy, Networking and Funding

• Keep up to date with national policies and their potential impact on the SICAP and associated projects.
• Keep up to date with relevant regional and national developments through networking as appropriate.
• Ensure that documentation and files are maintained for the use of the Finance and Administration team and for inspection by the Company Auditors, LCDC, Pobal and other relevant monitoring bodies.

· To participate in both internal and external working groups as are relevant to the Community Development Department/DLDC.

4

Miscellaneous

· Carry out administrative duties as required

· Be willing to work evenings and/or weekends as required

· Demonstrate a willingness to take on additional duties as and when required

· This list of job duties is not exhaustive and may be amended in order that all role duties are fulfilled.

Core Competencies

Essential

1

Knowledge of Innovative

Community Supports

The Officer will be required to demonstrate a detailed knowledge and experience of working in the area of community development, be committed to integrating equality, social inclusion and anti-poverty principles into Community Development practice. They will have an understanding of Local Development and Partnership Companies in Ireland and their target groups.

2.

Interpersonal & Liaison Skills

The Officer will be required to be able to liaise effectively and efficiently with groups and agencies providing services to local community groups and social enterprise. The Officer will be required to act as a positive and contributing member of the wider staff team within DLDC.

3.

Project Management Skills

The Officer will be required to produce timely and relevant reports for the various Steering Committees, Board and other groups within the DLDC structure. You must demonstrate clearly your experience of organising, managing and prioritising own workload. A good working knowledge of the standard suite of business- related software and IT packages is essential.

4.

Motivation & report writing

The Officer will be required to be a flexible, motivated self-starter who can communicate effectively. They will work well as part of a team and also on their own initiative. They will have good report writing and presentation skills.

5.

Communication Skills

The Officer will have experience of forming good working relationships with organisations and communities, combined with excellent communication and listening skills. You will have excellent verbal and written abilities both in English and Irish.

6.

Skills/Experience

A recognised and relevant Third Level qualification and / OR a minimum of three years' experience of Community Development.

7.

'Other'

You must hold a clean, current driving license with access to own mode of transport

Core Competencies

Desirable

• Experience of group facilitation & training.
• External experience on community based committees/boards et al.
• Experience in the area of environmental awareness and climate action.
• Experience of social inclusion or working with new community groups.

DLDC reserves the right to enhance criteria, dependent on the responses received to the advertisement.

A panel may be formed from this recruitment process.

Donegal Local Development CLG is committed to a Policy of Equal Opportunity. Canvassing will disqualify.

Application Process

· To apply for the position, please submit by email a Letter of Application together with current Curriculum Vitae, clearly outlining how you meet the criteria, to: HR Department by Email to:

· The closing date for receipt of applications is Monday 22nd September 2025

· Interviews are likely to take place on the week of 29th September 2025.

We reserve the right to enhance the shortlisting criteria. A panel may be formed from which similar vacancies may be filled.

DLDC is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified applicants. We have measures in place to ensure that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of race, gender, civil status, family status, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation or membership of the Traveller Community. If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know, and we will work with you to meet your needs.

DLDC – Sonraí Poist

OIFIGEACH FORBARTHA POBAIL

Teideal Poist:

Oifigeach Forbartha Pobail

Tuairisciú chuig:

Bainisteoir Cúnta d'Fhorbairt Pobail Ghaeltacht Dhún na nGall

Fostóir:

Forbairt Áitiúil CLG Dhún na nGall (DLDC)

Príomh Chuspóir an Róil:

Beidh ról lárnach ag an Oifigeach Togra laistigh d'fhoireann Sprioc 1, Ag Cumasú Pobail faoi Mhíbhuntáiste agus beidh air/uirthi na gníomhaíochta atá pleanáilte faoi Sprioc 1 den Chlár um Chuimsiú Sóisialta agus Gníomhachtú Pobail (SICAP) a chur i bhfeidhm. Beidh orthu castáil le grúpaí pobail agus a n-ionadaithe ar bhunús duine le duine agus ar bhunús coiste ar mhaithe le comhairle, treoir, tacaíochtaí forbartha, meantóireacht agus ceardlainn/oiliúint a chur ar fáil.

San áireamh leis an ról beidh le tacú tionscadail agus cothú feasachta ar chúrsaí comhshaoil agus gníomhaíochta aeráide laistigh de phobail.

TUARASTAL:

An Scála d'Oifigeach Togra - €6,000

Coinníollacha Oibre:

· Beidh ar an Oifigeach Togra 35 uair sa tseachtain a oibriú

· Lonnmhaite i n-oifig na Gaeltachta

· Beidh tréimhse phromaidh sé mí ar a laghad i bhfeidhm

· Déanfar athbhreithneofar ar feidhmíocht sa ról achan cheathrú le linn na tréimhse phromhaidh mar chuid de ráithiúil duine le duine

· Is ó mhí Feabhra 2024 go dtí 31ú Nollaig 2028 téarma an conradh seo in líne le Clár SICAP 2024 – 2028

· Pacáiste Sochar

o Cáilitheacht do scéim pinsin le 6% ranníocaíocht an fhostóra

o 25 lá saoire bhliantúil agus roghanna saoire eile

o Roghanna oibre solúbtha agus hibrideacha

o Liúntas taistil agus cothabhála

o Deiseanna foghlama agus forbartha

o Clár cúnaimh fostaithe

Príomhdhualgaisí:

Beidh ort iad seo a leanas a dhéanamh.

1

Príomh-Dhualgaisí

· Teagmháil a dhéanamh le pobail atá faoi mhíbhuntáiste agus le réimse leathan de sholáthraithe seirbhíse, ag úsáid cur chuige imeasctha agus forbartha pobail chun dul i ngleic le ceisteanna a bhaineann le heisiamh sóisialta agus míchothromaíocht.

· Cuidiú le haithne a chur ar thionscadail agus ar thograí agus iad a fhorbairt agus a chur chun cinn agus gníomhaíochtaí a fhorbairt a bheadh dírithe ar riachtanais na ngrúpaí ceantarbhunaithe agus grúpaí saincheiste chun aghaidh a thabhairt ar eisiamh sóisialta, míchothromaíocht agus bochtanas. San áireamh anseo, beidh aitheantas agus measúnacht ar riachtanais ghrúpaí agus a n-ionadaithe chun dul chun cinn a dhéanamh ar bhealach struchtúrach de mhaitrís forbartha pobail.

· Cabhrú le tionscadail agus tionscnaimh a aithint, a fhorbairt agus a chuir chun cinn agus gníomhaíochtaí a fhorbairt chun aghaidh a thabhairt ar ghníomhú ar son na haeráide. Áireoidh sé seo sainaithint agus measúnú ar riachtanais na bpobal athrú dearfach áitiúil a chuir chun cinn.

• Idirchaidreamh a dhéanamh go díreach le réimse leathan de pháirtithe leasmhara agus eagraíochtaí san earnáil reachtach, pobail agus deonach le gníomhartha agus tionscnaimh a fhorbairt a bheadh dírithe ar riachtanais na ngrúpaí ceantarbhunaithe agus saincheiste.

· Ceardlanna treoraithe forbartha/oiliúna a chur ar fáil mar fhreagra ar riachtanais na nGrúpaí Pobail Áitiúla i bpobail atá faoi mhíbhuntáiste & dearadh oiriúnach a chur ar ábhar d'úsáid i bhforbairt saincheaptha nó i dtionscnaimh traenála.

· Meascán seirbhísí a chur ar fáil do ghrúpaí pobail, ar a n-áirítear forbairt ar ghrúpaí, ag roinnt dea-chleachtas, cuidiú le taighde agus tacaíocht faisnéise, tacaíocht i mbainistiú agus i gcomhordú gníomhaíochta, tacaíocht do ghrúpaí tríd na staideanna difriúla forbartha, meantóireacht agus ag déanamh grúpaí feasach ar á gcomhionannas agus á bhfreagrachtaí eile d'ionchuimsiú sóisialta.

· Treoir, oiliúint agus tacaíocht a chur ar fáil le hiarratais ar mhaoiniú ó SICAP agus cláracha agus gníomhaireachtaí eile.

· Straitéis SICAP a chur chun cinn go réamhghníomhach ar fud an dobharcheantar, a bhuí do na meáin éagsúla, ar a n-áirítear seisiúin eolais, na meáin áitiúla, for-rochtain, cuairteanna chuig suíomhanna &rl.

· An líon cásanna a bhainistiú go héifeachtach ar aon dul le rialú maith agus nósanna imeachta agus treoracha an chomhlachta bhunaithe agus maoinitheoirí.

3

Ag Scríobh Tuarascálacha, Monatóireacht agus Meastóireacht

• Tuarascálacha béil agus scríofa a thabhairt do do bhainisteoir líne agus do Ghrúpaí Stiúrtha agus don Bhord ar an dul chun cinn agus ceisteanna ábhartha.
• Taifid suas chun dáta a choinneáil ar chóras monatóireachta Pobail, IRIS.
• A chinntiú go bhfuil na taifid leagtha amach le monatóireacht a dhéanamh ar ghníomhaíochtaí pobalbhunaithe & a chinntiú go bhfuil an doiciméadú go léir atá riachtanach ar taifead do gach gníomh.

5

Polasaí, Líonrú agus Maoiniú

• Coinnigh suas chun dáta le polasaithe náisiúnta agus an éifeacht a d'fhéadfadh a bheith acu ar SICAP agus tionscadail a bhaineann leis.
• Coinnigh suas chun dáta le forbairtí ábhartha réigiúnacha agus náisiúnta trí ghréasánú mar is cuí.
• A chinntiú go bhfuil doiciméadú agus comhaid coinnithe d'úsáid na foirne Airgeadais agus Riaracháin agus faoi choinne cigireachta ó na hIniúchóirí Comhlachta, LCDC, Pobal agus comhlachtaí monatóireachta ábhartha eile.

· A bheith rannpháirteach i ngrúpaí oibre, idir seachtrach agus inmheánach, atá ábhartha don Roinn Forbartha Pobail/DLDC.

6

Ilghnéitheach

· Dualgaisí riaracháin a dhéanamh mar is gá.

· A bheith toilteanach oibriú tráthnóntaí agus/nó deireadh seachtaine dá mbeadh sin de dhíth

· Toilteanas a léiriú chun tuilleadh dualgaisí a dheanamh de réir mar a bheadh siad de dhíth.

· Níl an liosta seo de dhualgaisí oibre iomlán agus d'fhéadfaidh é a leasú sa dóigh go ndéanfaí iomlán dualgaisí an róil a chur i gcrích.

Croíchumais

Riachtanach

1

Eolas ar Tacaíochtaí Pobail

Nuálaíochta

Beidh ar an Oifigeach mioneolas agus taithí ar a bheith ag obair sa réimse d'fhorbairt pobail a léiriú, a bheith tiomanta d'imeascadh comhionannas, ionchuimsiú sóisialta agus prionsabail frithbhochtaineachta a thabhairt isteach sa chleachtas d'Fhorbairt Pobail. Beidh tuigsint acu ar Forbairt Áitiúil agus ar Chomhlachtaí Chomhpháirtíochta in Éirinn agus a spriocghrúpaí.

2.

Scileanna Idirphearsanta & Idirghabhála

Beidh ar an Oifigeach a bheith ábalta idirchaidreamh a dhéanamh go héifeachtach le grúpaí agus le háisíneachtaí a thugann seirbhísí do ghrúpaí pobail áitiúla agus d'fhiontar sóisialta. Beidh ar an Oifigeach gníomhú mar bhall dearfach agus rannpháirteach den fhoireann níos leitheadaí laistigh de DLDC.

3.

Scileanna Bainistíochta Togra

Beidh sé de dhualgas ar an Oifigeach tuarascálacha tráthúla agus ábhartha a chur ar fáil do na Coistí Stiúrtha éagsúla, don Bhord agus do ghrúpaí eile laistigh de struchtúr DLDC. Caithfidh tú do thaithí a léiriú go soiléir maidir le d'ualach oibre féin a eagrú, a bhainistiú agus a chur in ord tosaíochta. Tá sé fíor-riachtanach go mbeadh eolas maith oibre agat ar bhogearraí bainteach le gnó agus pacáistí TF.

4.

Spreagadh & scríobh tuarascáil

Beidh ar an Oifigeach a bheith ina dhuine atá in ann gníomhú as a stuaim féin, a bheith solúbtha agus a thig cumarsáid a dhéanamh go héifeachtach. Oibreoidh sé/sí mar pháirt d'fhoireann agus fosta as a stuaim féin. Beidh scríbhneoireacht thuarascála mhaith aige/aici maraon le scileanna cur i láthair.

5.

Oiliúint

Beidh taithí ag an Oifigeach ar éascaíocht & oiliúint ghrúpa.

6.

Scileanna Cumarsáide

Beidh taithí ag an Oifigeach ar chaidreamh oibre maith a dhéanamh le heagraíochtaí agus pobail, chomh maith le scileanna sarmhaithe cumarsáide agus éisteachta. Beidh sárchumas labhartha agus scríofa agat i mBéarla agus i nGaeilge. Beidh scileanna éascaíochta láidre agat do ghrúpaí agus a bheith iontaoibhe ó nádúr.

7.

Scileanna/Taithí

Cáilíocht Tríú Leibhéal aitheanta agus ábhartha agus/nó trí bliana, ar a laghad, de thaithí ar Fhorbairt Pobail.

Beidh an tOifigeach ina chainteoir líofa Gaeilge atá in ann a c(h)uid oibre a dhéanamh trí mheán na Gaeilge.

8.

'Eile'

Caithfidh tú ceadúnas tiomána reatha glan agus modh iompair féin a bheith agat

Croíchumais

Inmhianaithe

• Beidh cumas cumarsáide tré mheán na Gaeilge ina bhuntáisteach
• Taithí ar éascú agus oiliúint grúpaí
• Taithí sheachtrach ar choistí/boird pobalbhunaithe et al.
• Taithí i réimse na feasachta comhshaoil agus aeráide.
• Taithí ar chuimsiú sóisialta nó oibriú le grúpaí nua bhunaithe.

Coinníonn DLDC an ceart na critéir a fheabhsú, ag brath ar na freagraí a fhaightear ar an fhógra.

D'fhéadfaí paineál a chur le chéile ón phróiseas earcaíochta seo.

Tá Forbairt Áitiúil CLG Dhún na nGall tiomanta do Pholasaí de Chomhdheiseanna. Beidh canbhasáil ina cúis le dícháiliú.

Próiseas Iarratais

· Chun iarratas a chur leisan phost, cur litir iarratais le ríomhphost maraon le Curriculum Vitae reatha le cur síos soiléir ar an gcaoi ina gcomhlíonann tú na critéir chuig Roinn na nAcmhainní Daonna ag:

· Is é an dáta deireanach d'fháil iarratais an Dé Luain, an 22 Meán Fómhair 2025.

· Táthar ag súil go mbeidh na hagallaimh an tseachtain dar tosach an 29 Meán Fómhair 2025.

Coimeádaimid an ceart na critéir gearrliostála a fheabhsú. D'fhéadfaí painéal a chur le chéile ína dtiocfaí folúntais mar an gcéanna a líonadh.

Is fostóir comhionannas deiseanna é DLDC agus cuireann sé fáilte roimh iarratais ó gach iarratasóir atá cáilithe go cuí. Tá bearta curtha i bhfeidhm againn chun a chinntiú nach bhfaigheann aon iarratasóir poist cóiríocht níos lú fabhrach ar bhonn cine, inscne, stádas sibhialta, stádas teaghlaigh, aois, míchumas, reiligiún, claonadh gnéasach nó ballraíocht den Phobal Taistil. Má theastaíonn aon chóiríocht uait le linn an phróisis earcaíochta, cuir in iúl dúinn le do thoil, agus oibreoimid leat chun freastal ar do chuid riachtanas.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: €36,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• On-site parking

Licence/Certification:

• B Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 22/09/2025

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: €2,678.00- ,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

The Competition
The purpose of this recruitment campaign is to form a panel for Louth County Council from which permanent posts may be filled as either Healthy Counties Coordinator (Grade VII) or Sláintecare Healthy Communities Local Development Officer (Grade VII) as vacancies arise and where applicable acting-up vacancies may be filled.

Louth County Council is committed to a policy of open and fair recruitment, in line with good practice, recruitment & selection standards, employment legislation and relevant circulars from the Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage.

This Candidate Information Booklet is intended to provide information on both posts of Healthy County Coordinator (Grade VII) and Sláintecare Healthy Communities Local Development Officer Ireland (Grade VII) and the selection process and candidates are advised to familiarise themselves with the detailed information in advance of submitting their application(s).

Candidates should satisfy themselves that they are eligible under the Qualifications to apply for either or both of the posts.

Where a candidate provides false or misleading information or has deliberately omitted relevant information on their application form this may result in their disqualification from the competition.

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femLENS is a nonprofit that teaches documentary photography to women from underrepresented communities, helping them tell their own stories. We also publish
We See
, a magazine featuring grassroots photography, women's rights stories, and visual narratives from around the world. With 11 issues published, we want to bring the magazine to new audiences through universities, libraries, NGOs, and cultural networks.

Why volunteer with us?
This is a chance to gain valuable experience in outreach, partnerships, and cultural publishing while contributing to a feminist, grassroots project with international reach. You'll help amplify women's voices and stories that deserve wider recognition.

What You'll Do

• Research universities, libraries, NGOs, and cultural institutions that could share or stock We See.
• Build a simple contact database of professors, librarians, and programme managers.
• Send tailored outreach emails and follow-ups.
• Submit the magazine to library catalogues, university resource lists, and independent distributors.
• Provide partners with short blurbs and visuals so they can promote the magazine.
• Track and share the results of your outreach (downloads, new placements, Blurb sales).

What You Bring

• Good communication skills (writing polite, professional emails).
• Organised and methodical approach to keeping track of contacts.
• Interest in women's rights, photography, or publishing (no specialist knowledge needed).
• Enthusiasm and reliability — the role is flexible, but we count on your consistency.

Time commitment

• Around 4–6 hours per week (remote, flexible timing).
• Minimum commitment of 3 months so your efforts can have impact.

What You'll Gain

• Practical experience in outreach, partnership-building, and cultural distribution.
• Insight into nonprofit publishing and grassroots photography networks.
• A role you can include on your CV/LinkedIn with a meaningful international project.
• Being part of a small, passionate, creative team.

If this sounds like you, or if you'd like to know more, please get in touch — we'd love to hear from you

The Role

At Glenveagh, we're proud to build homes and create communities. And we build strong teams that enable us to do that.

As one of Ireland's Best Large Workplaces in 2025, and the first construction company in Ireland to be accredited with the Gold Investors in Diversity mark, we create a workplace where everyone feels supported, and able to grow their career. We're looking for people who want to play their part in delivering homes to individuals and families, and all while availing of great benefits and the opportunity for long term career development.

The Community Engagement Coordinator is responsible for coordinating community activity helping to increase local engagement and maximising benefit to communities in areas where Glenveagh build. The ideal candidate has a good background in event management or event marketing.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Co-ordinate community events working closely with local schools, clubs and key partners in the community
• Deliver and support the Community Engagement programme for Glenveagh at a local level
• Develop content for distribution through multiple channels including - newsletters, social media and email campaigns to drive employees' awareness and involvement in community engagement initiatives.Other ad hoc duties that the Company may require from time to time
• Serve as a key point of contact for residents, neighbouring businesses, schools, institutions, and communities.
• Respond to enquiries from community members and other interested parties either directly or by engaging with the relevant stakeholder.
• Aid delivery of sponsorships at a local and a national level working with internal and external stakeholders to ensure maximum benefit for all parties
• Research and identify key local, regional, and national opportunities aligned with the company's business objectives.
• Co-ordinate community events working closely with local schools, clubs and key partners in the community
• Support the development of relationships with key stakeholders, partners

• Marketing/PR/ Events experience, including a good knowledge and understanding of using social media as an engagement and publicity tool.
• Strong event management ability; can create and implement plans and adapt to changing priorities and timelines quickly and easily.
• Agility; able to respond quickly to evolving business and people needs.
• Evidence of building robust relationships with key stakeholders and partner organisations.
• Great interpersonal skills and ability to work well as part of a team
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills
• Experience working with various groups including non-profit organisations and/or community groups would be a distinct advantage
• Full clean driving licence required

• Competitive salary in one of Ireland's fastest growing PLCs
• Comprehensive health insurance for you and your dependents
• Contributory pension scheme
• An exciting Wellness Programme with events and activities running throughout the year
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Performance related bonus
• Regular compensation reviews
• Long term illness cover
• Peace of mind with life assurance
• Save as you earn scheme
• Paid maternity leave, as well as paternity leave for fathers
• If you're cycling, we've got you covered on the cycle- to- work scheme

Glenveagh is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates from all sections of the community. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the recruitment process, please notify the Talent Acquisition team by contacting

The Role
At Glenveagh, we're proud to build homes and create communities. And we build strong teams that enable us to do that.

As one of Ireland's Best Large Workplaces in 2025, and the first construction company in Ireland to be accredited with the Gold Investors in Diversity mark, we create a workplace where everyone feels supported, and able to grow their career. We're looking for people who want to play their part in delivering homes to individuals and families, and all while availing of great benefits and the opportunity for long term career development.

The Community Engagement Coordinator is responsible for coordinating community activity helping to increase local engagement and maximising benefit to communities in areas where Glenveagh build. The ideal candidate has a good background in event management or event marketing.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Co-ordinate community events working closely with local schools, clubs and key partners in the community
• Deliver and support the Community Engagement programme for Glenveagh at a local level
• Develop content for distribution through multiple channels including - newsletters, social media and email campaigns to drive employees' awareness and involvement in community engagement initiatives.Other ad hoc duties that the Company may require from time to time
• Serve as a key point of contact for residents, neighbouring businesses, schools, institutions, and communities
• Respond to enquiries from community members and other interested parties either directly or by engaging with the relevant stakeholder
• Aid delivery of sponsorships at a local and a national level working with internal and external stakeholders to ensure maximum benefit for all parties
• Research and identify key local, regional, and national opportunities aligned with the company's business objectives
• Co-ordinate community events working closely with local schools, clubs and key partners in the community
• Support the development of relationships with key stakeholders, partners

Requirements

• Marketing/PR/ Events experience, including a good knowledge and understanding of using social media as an engagement and publicity tool.
• Strong event management ability; can create and implement plans and adapt to changing priorities and timelines quickly and easily.
• Agility; able to respond quickly to evolving business and people needs
• Evidence of building robust relationships with key stakeholders and partner organisations
• Great interpersonal skills and ability to work well as part of a team
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills
• Experience working with various groups including non-profit organisations and/or community groups would be a distinct advantage
• Full clean driving licence required

Benefits

• Competitive salary in one of Ireland's fastest growing PLCs
• Comprehensive health insurance for you and your dependents
• Contributory pension scheme
• An exciting Wellness Programme with events and activities running throughout the year
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Performance related bonus
• Regular compensation reviews
• Long term illness cover
• Peace of mind with life assurance
• Save as you earn scheme
• Paid maternity leave, as well as paternity leave for fathers
• If you're cycling, we've got you covered on the cycle- to- work scheme

Glenveagh is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates from all sections of the community. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the recruitment process, please notify the Talent Acquisition team by contacting

Social Worker – Full Time, Permanent

We are looking for a
dedicated Social Worker
to join a service supporting children and adults with intellectual disabilities and autism.

You'll work as part of a supportive team, helping individuals and families reach their full potential in an inclusive environment

.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide a professional social work service to individuals and families
• Work with service managers, coordinators & multidisciplinary teams
• Promote innovation and best practice
• Keep accurate records and reports
• Take part in duty rota and clinical supervision
• Stay up to date with
  Children First
  and
  Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults
  procedures
• Attend training to develop your skills

Essential

• CORU-approved Social Work qualification
• Excellent communication skills (written & verbal)
• Ability to work confidentially with a person-centred approach
• Full clean driving licence + access to own vehicle
• Experience supporting people with intellectual disabilities

Key Skills

• Respect & empathy for diversity
• Flexible, responsible & mature approach
• Creative problem-solving
• Strong planning, organisation & IT skills
• Professional and accountable

What's on Offer

• Ongoing training and development
• Career progression opportunities
• Supportive, team-based environment

Apply today to make a real difference in the lives of others.

We are delighted to invite applications for a
Staff Grade Social Worker
to join the
Children's Disability Network Team (CDNT) based in Dublin.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a
multidisciplinary team
supporting children with complex needs and their families. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality social work services that focus on advocacy, assessment, and family-centred support.

Key Responsibilities of the Social Worker:

• Provide social work assessments and interventions for children and families.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team including OTs, SLTs, Physiotherapists, and Psychologists.
• Support families in navigating services, entitlements, and safeguarding.
• Develop individual care and support plans tailored to the needs of each child.
• Contribute to case reviews, team meetings, and service improvement initiatives.

Requirements for the Social Worker:

• Recognised qualification in Social Work.
• CORU registration (essential).
• Experience working with children, families, or disability services (desirable).
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and advocacy skills.
• Full driver's licence and access to own transport desirable.

Benefits

• HSE pay scales and pension scheme.
• Opportunities for professional development and CPD.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Make a real difference in the lives of children and their families.

Contact Us:

If you or someone you know is interested in this position, please send a copy of your CV to