CLDC is selected to deliver LEADER programme for next 5 years!

CLDC is selected to deliver LEADER programme for next 5 years!

We are so excited to share that we at CLDC have been selected to deliver the LEADER programme for the next 5 years in Clare!

This is huge news, and we have so much gratitude for all the work our staff has put in. It shows!

We are looking forward to working with our communities in Clare to become more resilient, empowered, innovative and sustainable in the years to come!

[Pictured: Doirin, our CEO, and Agnes O’Shaughnessy, our LEADER coordinator]

We are recruiting for Finance positions!

We are recruiting for Finance positions!

Finance Manager

This is a full-time position.

As a member of the CLDC senior management team, the Finance Manager will be responsible for the management of the company’s finances. The role will involve management and oversight of the company’s financial function and finance team, strategic financial planning, financial budgeting for CLDC operations and programmes, financial management systems, policies and procedures, and financial monitoring and reporting. A hybrid working option is available.

For a full role description and person specification, please contact Iyabo Matthew at imatthew@cldc.ie.

 

Finance Administrator

The candidate for Finance Administrator will report directly to the Finance Manager and will work with the finance team to cover a broad range of duties including the maintenance of financial records, administration of payroll, supporting month-end close processes and the processing of grant claims.

For a full job description and person specifications, please email Iyabo at imatthew@cldc.ie.

Financial Resilience Training

Financial Resilience Training

Do you need help and resources to build financial resilience?
Financial resilience is the ability to cope with negative events that impact our finances.

Join our FREE 2 day training course where you will learn about the following;

Talking about money
Values and Money
Talking about money
What influences our spending

Budgeting & Saving
What is budgeting
Setting savings goals

Credit & Debt
How normal is debt?
Types of credit and debt
Understanding interest

Utilities, energy use & the cost of living
Cost of living and climate change
Energy use and utilities
Utilities arrears and supports

Online tool, national supports, maximising income
Online safety and financial tools
Available national debt supports
Maximising income

The training will take place on
Wednesday April 10th – 2:00 – 5:00pm
Wednesday April 17th – 2:00 – 5:00pm

at Clare Local Development Office, Unit 1, Westgate Business Park | Kilrush Road, Ennis | Co. Clare, V95 PXY3

Book your place today using the following link https://forms.gle/Cpov3UJuJdeWPY76A

Email Aisling, adeklerk@cldc.ie for more information.

We are recruiting for Finance positions!

Job Fairy! Roma Inclusion Project seeks Peer Support Health Link worker

CLDC’s Roma Inclusion Project in county Clare is recruiting a Peer Support Health Link Worker. Up to 6 hours a week.

The Peer Support Worker will work with the Clare Roma Inclusion Project team to deliver health information to the Roma Community, help with medical card and PPSN applications, and encourage and support Roma Community participation in groups, activities and events. 

See full job description and application below. 

For more info, or to submit application and CV, please email Iyabo Matthew at imatthew@cldc.ie. 

Job description:
Job Description Roma PHW 2024

Application:
Roma Peer Health Worker Application form 2024

Prevent Minimise & Mitigate Invasive Species

Prevent Minimise & Mitigate Invasive Species

Don’t miss out on this valuable opportunity to enhance your skills and contribute to the prevention of invasive species in our community!

We are delighted to announce that applications are currently being accepted for our fully funded, LANTRA accredited course on “Prevent Minimize and Mitigate Invasive Species.” Valued at over €600, this comprehensive 3-day program equips participants with essential skills and knowledge while offering LANTRA certification in the following areas:

PA1 – Safe Handling & Application of Pesticides (QQI: 5N2466)

PA6INJ – Pesticide Injection Equipment

PA6A – Hand Held Applicator (Knapsack Sprayer) (QQI: 5N0731)

PA6AW – Hand Held near Water

Training sessions are scheduled to commence in various locations across Co. Clare during the last week of February and the first week of March 2024, following this schedule:

Ennis Group 1: Sessions on 26th (online), 29th Feb, and 1st March (in Ennis)

Ennis Group 2: Sessions on 2nd (in Ennis), 8th, and 9th March (in Ennis)

Ballyvaughan Group 3: Sessions on 26th (online), 27th, and 28th February (in Ballyvaughan)

West Clare Group 4: Sessions on 2nd (in Ennis), 6th, and 7th March (venue TBC locally)

East Clare Group 5: Sessions on 2nd (in Ennis), 4th, and 5th March (venue TBC locally)

Act fast as spots on this course are limited, and once filled, registration will be closed.
The course is opened to anyone (job seekers, tidy towns volunteers, landscapers, builders, farmers, landowners & RSS participants) and no experience necessary.

To secure your spot, please register here, or click on the following link: https://share.hsforms.com/15GuNF8j7RSqvd-B4W64lpg30bps

For any inquiries about the course, feel free to contact Alex at:

alex@vericonnect.ie; 083 087 9146