Community Development Worker

The Community Development Worker post is a fixed term contract up to 31 March 2017. The post is funded by the Northern Ireland Housing Executive Small Pockets of Deprivation Fund. At this time there is no extension for the post beyond this date.

The key purpose of this post is to enhance the programmes and activities for local residents in Sunnylands and Greenisland. The postholder will have the following roles and responsibilities; Development Role, Liaison Role, Training Role, Finance/Sourcing Funding Opportunities, Public Relations/Publicity, Administrative Role and any other duties as deemed necessary by the coordinator.

This post is 35 hours per week Monday to Friday. Given the nature of Community Development work and volunteers working within various communities the           Community Development Worker will be expected to work outside these hours from time to time. Time off in lieu will be available for such hours worked.

Completed application forms should be returned to

Carrickfergus Community Forum, Miskimmon Suite, Town Hall, Antrim Street, Carrickfergus, BT38 7DG

Application forms can also be returned via email to [email protected]

Closing date: 2.00pm on Friday 10th June 2016

Forms received after this time will not be accepted