Community Worker

In order to work in Ireland a non-EEA National, unless they are exempted, must hold a valid employment permit. Please review the Eligibility and requirements for an employment permit if you are unsure of your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.
The candidates will demonstrate through their application form and at the interview that he/she: • Knowledge and understanding of the structure and functions of local government, of current local government issues, priorities and concerns and of the key influencers of local government; • Understanding of the role of a Community Worker; • Formulating and operating a programme of community development initiatives with the active participation of local communities; • An ability to work as part of a team effectively to achieve a common goal, ensuring strong governance and ethics standards are adhered to and maintained; • An understanding of the representational role of the elected members and the need to work with them to deliver quality services and implement policy decisions; • An ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines in the delivery of key operational objectives; • Ability to monitor and evaluate work and write reports; • Be able to produce and access information efficiently and accurately; • Ability to advise, inform, motivate and support individuals and organisations; • Have an excellent working knowledge of word processing and data processing programmes and experience of communicating through social media; • Have ability to produce good quality publicity material; • Have knowledge and understanding of Government funding opportunities with a particular focus on Capital and Developmental Programmes; • Have a good knowledge and interest in a variety of target areas including Travellers, Youth, Older People, Volunteers, etc.