Grow Mental Health are currently seeking to recruit a
Area Coordinator, Midwest Region (Ref: MWVAC26)
20 hours per week (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday). Involves daytime and evening Work
Working in the field and from home
Closing date for applications is Friday, 23rd January at 5 PM
This role is person centred encouraging peer supported recovery
Grow Mental Health (Grow) is Ireland’s largest community-based mental health organisation and have been helping people on the road to mental health recovery for over 50 years. Â
We hold both In Person and Online peer-support groups across Ireland each week. Grow groups follow a practical programme and provide mutual help and support to anyone experiencing mental health difficulties or struggling with their mental wellbeing. Meetings are free and confidential.Â
Besides weekly support meetings, Grow also holds free community education, workplace, carer, and young adult programmes.Â
Role Summary
The purpose of the role is to develop and maintain a network of Grow groups in the region known as an Area Coordination Unit. This role has specific duties and boundaries and is one of working with, empowering and facilitating others to enable Recovery within Grow membership and the wider Grow community, which provides support to those who have had or are suffering from, mental health challenges. Working with the National Program Coordinator to ensure the quality of the Grow program within groups is adhered to it. The role involves building relationships and building awareness of, and the promotion of Grow within the wider community. Initiating fundraising activity and advocating for funding/financial support for Grow in your Area Coordination Unit.
Some benefits of working at Grow include:
- A fantastic work/life balance
- Flexible working hoursÂ
- The ability to work remotely from homeÂ
- A contributory pensionÂ
- Mileage allowance
- Tuition assistance
Grow Mental Health is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, age, disability, race, religion, membership of the travelling community. Grow Mental Health is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact [email protected]
For more details on Grow in Ireland visit our website www.grow.ieÂ
Download the job description here. When applying, please include reference CAVAC25.
Application is by CV and Cover Letter to [email protected]
Any queries relating to the role contact Craig Moore, [email protected], Human Resources Officer