Outreach Worker

JobStart Scheme; Annalong; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused organization is seeking an individual to manage a café and library within their center in Annalong. Responsibilities include facilitating community events, managing stock, preparing food, and ensuring proper cataloging in the library. Ideal candidates should have some knowledge of the Irish language and strong communication skills. Training will be provided, making this a great opportunity to engage with the community and promote the Irish language.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Some knowledge of the Irish language or willingness to learn.
• Good communication skills for engaging with the community.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the opening of the library and café.
• Meet community needs through events and circles.
• Manage stock within the café.
• Prepare drinks and traybakes.

Skills

Independent work

Knowledge of Irish language

Good communication skills

Basic Food Hygiene

IT Knowledge for library software

Good level of Irish

Job description

THE EMPLOYER IS: CONRADH NA GAEILGE BOIRCHE ÍOCHTARThis role will involve the running a community tea room (Café) and Library within the community centre to allow the community to have a place to come together and socialise through the medium of Irish.You will be the base contact for the community and allow us to work directly with those interested in the Irish language while providing the much needed and wanted services for them. The role is based in an Irish language community centre and so we are keen to hear from applicants with some level of Irish and who have an interest in the development of the language in the Mourne area.This role will include working with volunteers and other casual staff as well as members of the community. We need someone who is vibrant, has good initiative and is passionate in helping us reach our goals within the organisation.

Responsibilities

• To facilitate the opening of the library and café.
• Meet the needs of the community through facilitating possible meet up events and conversational circles.
• Work with the rest of the team to create and provide any resources which may be needed within the community.
• Manage stock within the café.
• Prepare drinks and traybakes (training will be provided).
• Cleaning the café.
• Ensuring cataloguing in the library is up to date.

Skills and Qualifications

• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Some knowledge of the Irish language or willingness to learn.
• Good communication skills for working with community.
• Basic Food Hygiene.
• Knowledge of IT system for library software (Cataloging) and spreadsheets for stock takes.
• Good level of Irish.

Further Information

The Employer is: CONRADH NA GAEILGE BOIRCHE ÍOCHTARJobStart Opportunity - Working Hours Information- Standard Hours: up to 25 hours per week.- Flexible/Reduced Hours: May be available upon approval by a Work Coach.- Additional Hours: The employer may offer extra hours depending on availability. This should be discussed directly with the employer before starting employment.The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer.

Application Information

JOBSTART IS OPEN TO WORKING AGE BENEFIT CLAIMANTS WHO ARE DEEMED ELIGIBLE BY A WORK COACH. If you are on Universal Credit, please contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of any other working age benefit, please contact your local Jobs & Benefits Office on 0800 001 5782.

Vacancy ID 1742510 Job Sector Hotel and Catering Area Co Down Location Annalong Salary 16-17 £7.55, 18-20 £10.00, 21 plus £12.21 per hour No. vacancies 1 Contract Type Temporary Weekly hours 25 Published date 30/10/2025 Closing date 10/12/2025 Worktime To be confirmed with employer

Area: Derry or Londonderry
Closing date: 06 Nov 2025

Area: All of Northern Ireland
Closing date: 07 Nov 2025