APPLICATIONS CLOSED | Development Worker Vacancy

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

WCI North Leitrim Development Worker, Part-time - 17 hours per week. The successful applicant will be based in WCI North Leitrim’s office space in The Bee Park Resource Centre, Manor Hamilton, Co. Leitrim.

This position offers the unique opportunity to work in a feminist community development project that supports women’s equality and North Leitrim 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 North Leitrim 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' experience community development working within the community sector.

• 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 within WCI North Leitrim.

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

• The ability to work as part of a team.

Benefits of working with Women’s Collective Ireland include:

• 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, we cannot accept CV’s as an application.

To request an application form, please contact Fathima Reema Sain at - recruitment@womenscollective.ie

Closing Date for applications is on 4th April, 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).