Newbridge FRC

25/05/2026

🌟 Job Alert – Join Our Team! 🌟

📩APPLY HERE ⬇⬇⬇
https://www.activelink.ie/node/123267

We’re hiring a Full-Time Community Development Worker 🤝💙

Are you passionate about making a difference and supporting the community?

We’d love to hear from you!

📍 Full-Time Position
💼 Meaningful & rewarding work
🌱 Be part of a team creating positive change

💫

25/05/2026

Don't forget to book your table!!

It's that time again, as part of June Fest NFRC will hold their table quiz on May 29th, tables are limited and sell out fast, so don't hesitate.

22/05/2026

Some of our wonerful parents who completed Cothú Training in Newbridge FRC.

This 5-week course is specifically designed for parents of Autistic children and was facilitated by the amazing Annmarie, a licensed Cothú Trainer, trained by AUsome Training and Autistically Scott
Annmarie brings both passion and personal experience to her work.

Cothú was developed by Autistic parents. It offers a fresh, respectful understanding of Autism from an Autistic perspective, helping parents better understand how their children experience the world.

If you're interested in learning more or would like to register your interest in the next programme, please contact Annmarie directly at [email protected]

21/05/2026

💙 National Volunteering Week 💙

As we celebrate National Volunteering Week, all of us at Newbridge FRC would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to our incredible volunteers.

Your kindness, generosity, time, and dedication make such a difference to our centre and the wider community every single day. Whether you support programmes, events, activities, or simply offer a helping hand when it’s needed most – your contribution does not go unnoticed.

Because of you, Newbridge FRC continues to be a welcoming, supportive, and connected place for so many people.

Thank you for everything you do. We truly appreciate each and every one of you. 💙✨

19/05/2026

Our community Garda clinic will take place this Wednesday from 10am, if you think this could be of support to you please pop in.

18/05/2026

If you're looking for support around housing, pop in to the centre this Friday from 2:30.

15/05/2026

It's that time again, as part of June Fest NFRC will hold their table quiz on May 29th, tables are limited and sell out fast, so don't hesitate.

14/05/2026

💛THANK YOU!💛

A big thank you to PJ Fagan and the Red Cross 🙏 who set up a pop-up table at the Centre, where laundry and personal hygiene products were made available for our community.

PJ would like to thank everyone for their generous donations to the Red Cross 🙏 💐

PJ was assisted on the day by Mary and Anya 😊

Check out the Irish Red Cross website here and see all the fantastic work they are involved in ⬇⬇⬇
https://www.redcross.ie/

14/05/2026

📢 We’re Hiring! 🌟
Community Development Worker
📍 Newbridge Family Resource Centre (Full-Time)

https://www.activelink.ie/node/123267

💙 Newbridge Family Resource Centre is seeking a motivated and committed Community Development Worker to join our team.

This is an exciting opportunity to work directly with families and the wider community, supporting participation, inclusion, and well-being through community development and family support programmes.

✨ About the Role
🔹 Deliver community and family support programmes
🔹 Facilitate parenting groups, workshops, and initiatives
🔹 Support families through guidance and referrals
🔹 Promote participation, inclusion, and community engagement
🔹 Build partnerships with local organisations
🔹 Coordinate events and awareness campaigns
🔹 Assist with funding applications, reporting, and evaluation

🌱 About You
You will have:
✔️ Level 8 qualification in Community Development or related field
✔️ Minimum 3 years’ experience in community or family support work
✔️ Strong group facilitation and communication skills
✔️ Experience working with marginalized or diverse communities
✔️ Knowledge of social exclusion, equality, and inclusion
✔️ Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

⭐ Desirable
➕ Experience in family support, parenting programmes, or the FRC sector
➕ Additional language skills or social media experience

📌 Key Details
⏱️ 35 hours per week (flexibility required)
💰 Salary: Commensurate with experience
📍 Based in Newbridge, Co. Kildare
🛡️ Garda Vetting required

📨 How to Apply
Complete the Application Form (CVs not accepted)

📅 Closing Date: Friday 29th May 2026, 5pm
🗓️ Interviews: Week of 8th June 2026

📧 Email: [email protected]
📮 Or post to:
Newbridge FRC
Dara Park
Newbridge,
Co. Kildare
W12PX65

13/05/2026

Through a community development approach, FRCs build the capacity of local communities and act as agents of change at both local and national level.



Read the FRCNF Pre-Budget Submission here ⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇

https://www.familyresource.ie/uploadedfiles/Budget%202027_1.pdf

Senator Fiona O'Loughlin Family Resource Centre National Forum