Diane Ewart

• To Manage all Community Development Officers, clerical staff and other projects, including staff bi-monthly supervision.
• Authorised all financial spending, managing and monitoring budgets and targets through the operational plan for the Daera Community Development Support Service.
• Facilitated monthly management and monitoring meetings with Daera, covering the Armagh, Banbridge, Craigavon, Lisburn, and Castlereagh areas.
• To ensure the overall operational day to day running of TADA Rural Support Network is carried out efficiently and effectively.
• To ensure all Human Resources are in line with current policies and procedures for all staff including bi-monthly supervision and authorising annual leave, toil and all other entitlements.
• To design, develop and deliver a wide range of community development opportunities for the benefit of community, voluntary organisations and collaborative work with Statutory agencies to address issues and needs within the TADA area.

Management of Day to day running of the Women's Aid Outreach Centre.

• Management of volunteers, including induction training, supervision and handover reporting.
• Collaborated with Women's Aid Refuge staff to provide support for individuals and families in temporary accommodation.
• Assisting to create support packages to safeguard and reduce the risk of further harm and help clients achieve their individual goals.
• Helping individuals realise their true potential, increasing their self-esteem, help them to feel more empowered and confident towards safe and independent living.

• Developed and implemented strategic plans for community groups aimed at addressing socio-economic challenges within diverse communities.
• Conducted needs assessments to identify community priorities and develop tailored programmes for community improvements.
• Designed and distributed informational materials to educate the community on relevant topics and available services.
• Improved quality of life of individuals and groups within community, meeting identified needs
• Established positive relationships with groups through informal meetings to discuss local issues, needs and demands.
• Led community engagement initiatives, fostering strong relationships between local organisations and residents for enhanced collaboration.
• Managed budgets for community projects, ensuring efficient allocation of resources for maximum impact.
• Chaired regular meetings with community leaders to discuss progress and brainstorm solutions to ongoing challenges.
• Collaborated with local authorities and stakeholders to secure funding for community development projects.
• Facilitated training sessions for community volunteers, enhancing their skills for effective contribution to local projects.
• Developed policies and procedures for volunteer involvement, ensuring a consistent and effective approach to community support.

• Partnered with community groups to identify and address training, educational, financial, and technical needs, facilitating training provision and managing events, workshops, and campaigns; developed practical resources and toolkits.
• Assisted community groups in sourcing and securing funding to support development initiatives.
• Initiated community development awareness, enhanced community capacity, fostered confidence, broadened participation levels, and promoted effective community development practices.
• To develop North Down Community Network by promoting and supporting community development activities and collaboration on community projects in the North Down area.