Employer: Shannow Family Resource Centre 

Position: Manager (Full-Time) 

Location: Abbeydorney, Co. Kerry 

Shannow Family Resource Centre provides a wide range of services, supports, programmes and activities that are focused on building social connection and promoting and protecting the health, wellbeing, safety, education and economic opportunity for all individuals and families in our catchment area. Some of the services and activities in the centre are family support; counselling; adult education and activities; children’s camps and activities; and parenting programmes. 

The Manager will be responsible for the daily operations of Shannow Family Resource Centre. They will lead a team of staff and volunteers, ensuring adherence to policies and principles of the centre. The Manager will foster the growth of the centre and deliver on action plans and service level agreements approved by the Board of Management. 

The ideal candidate will have: 

• Minimum of 3 years experience in a senior or management role coordinating a family support, community development or similar project in the community and voluntary sector. 
• A relevant third level qualification - minimum Level 7 or equivalent. 
• Commitment to and understanding of family support / community development values and principles. 
• Experience of providing information and support to individuals and groups. 
• Familiarity with Children First: National Guidance for the Protection and Welfare of Children and TUSLA Meitheal National Practice Model. 
• Experience of managing, supporting and supervising staff. 
• Experience of implementing a governance framework informed by best practice and up to date knowledge of the charities governance code. 
• Experience of working collaboratively at an inter-agency level. 
• Strong organisational skills, time management, administrative and report writing skills.
• Excellent interpersonal communication, group facilitation and staff management skills with the ability to engage with people from a range of target groups. 
• Experience of working in partnership with statutory and voluntary organisations to achieve community benefit. 
• Financial management and budgeting experience. 
• Experience sourcing funding and managing grant and statutory funding preferred. 
• A full clean driving license and access to a car

Key Areas of Work:

1. General
2. Service Implementation
3. People Management
4. Networking and Communication
5. Compliance and Reporting
6. Financial

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