Role Criteria:
The successful candidate should possess the following essential criteria.
QQI Level 7 qualification or higher is desirable in the area of Social Care / Community Development/ Psychology/Train the Trainer/Guidance / Counselling / Education.
Previous experience providing support to families in a community-based setting.
Ability to prioritise tasks and work within a dynamic environment.
Excellent IT skills- mainly MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, CRMs, Finance and HR reporting systems etc.
Experience and confidence using virtual technologies such as 3CX, Zoom, Teams and videoconferencing platforms.

Proven networking skills.
Strong people management skills.
Strong facilitation and presentation skills.
Experience engaging in fundraising.
Excellent communication skills, and the ability to establish rapport with a diverse range of people.
Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, make clear and quick decisions and work with clients in distress
Effective time management
Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively within a team
Flexibility in attitude and approach to the job.
Reflective approach to their work.
A strong work ethic.
Willingness to work outside normal working hours when required.
Driving licence, with access to car.

Terms & Conditions:
Permanent, full-time contract (37 hours per week; Monday – Friday). The successful candidate will be based from Family Carers Ireland’s Citywest office; Unit 8, 4075 Kingswood Road, Citywest Business Campus, Dublin 24, D24 F212. Flexibility to travel to meetings as required is essential. The remuneration for this role includes an annual salary of €40,000 and access to a defined contribution pension scheme. The annual leave entitlement for this role is 26 days per year.

Application Process
Applicants are invited to submit their up-to date CV and cover letter demonstrating how they meet the above criteria to recruitment@familycarers.ie no later than Monday, June 26th 2023. Prospective candidates may contact us for a copy of the job description if they wish.