APPLICATIONS CLOSED! | Development Worker Vacancy

Women's Collective Ireland are recruiting for the following position:

WCI Clare Development Worker, Part-time - 17 hours per week. The successful applicant will be based in WCI Clare Project - Clon Road Business Park, Ennis, Clare, Clare, V95 R8YT, Ireland.

This position offers the unique opportunity to work in a feminist community development project that supports women’s equality and Clare women’s well-being.

Employed by the WCI Board of Management, the Development Worker is responsible for the engagement in community development work within WCI Clare and to facilitate and support development, well-being, training, and networking of women in the local area.

The successful candidate will have:

• A minimum of 2 years' community development work experience within the community and voluntary sector.

• Minimum of Level 6 qualification in community development or equivalent.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Excellent facilitation skills.

• An understanding of grassroots feminism.

• The ability to outreach and engage with women in the local area.

• The ability to identify the relevant training, supports and needs of women in the area.

• The ability to assist with the planning, promoting and the delivery of relevant programmes/training within WCI Clare.

• The ability to network with other community organisations to support women's participation.

• The ability to work as part of a team.

Benefits Package working with Women’s Collective Ireland are:

• Access to a Pension Plan (following completion of probation period)

• Access to HSF (Hospital Saturday Fund) – Private Health Insurance

• 25 days annual leave (pro rata)

• 2 additional agency days per annum

The salary for this post is based on the 1st point of WCI Development Worker Salary Scale - €31,217 (pro rata).

Applications must be made by application form only. To request an application form please contact: Fathima Reema Sain at recruitment@womenscollective.ie

Closing Date for applications is on 9th May 2025 at 5:00 pm. Shortlisting may apply.

WCI is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from all interested parties including people from diverse backgrounds and under-represented groups including ethnic minority groups and people with disabilities.

(This post is subject to funding from the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth.)