First Steps Women's Centre has 16 staff members made up as follows - The Chief Executive, Project Manager, Training & Education Co-ordinators (2), Progression Officer, Monitoring Officer, Recruitment Officer, Lfe Skills Co-ordinator, Participant Liaison Officer, Childcare Staff (5), Transport Co-ordinator and Housekeeper.
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Michael joined the Team in 2007 having previously worked for the Prince's Trust.
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Yvonne joined the team in 2008 and is responsible for running our new programme "Women Towards Education & Employment"
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Carmel joined the team in October 2016. She coordinates the Life Skills courses.
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Amanda promotes looking after your Mental Health & Well-being; sourcing, procuring and organising future programmes.
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Bernie joined the team in September 2009. She is responsible for promoting the Centre via the Website and social media, advertising and attending events.
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Joanne is responsible for all Monitoring forms/reports and assists the Project Manager.
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Marion provides support and guidance in attending interviews, assists clients with application forms, identifies progression routes into employment, volunteering, training or education & provides mentoring and support.
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Theresa first joined the team in 2017 as a Volunteer and is now a valuable Staff member and Pre-Esol Tutor. |
 Co-ordinator Franco Donnelly |
 Participant Liaison Officer Ingrid Bell |
 Life Skills Coordinator Gillian Steenson |
 Childcare Leader Helena Elmoustaghit |
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Franco joined the team in May 2013 after Volunteering for 1 year. He co-ordinates a busy transport schedule.
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After volunteering for 2 years, Ingrid joined the team in November 2017. As well as "holding the fort" in Reception, Ingrid provides invaluable admin support. |
Gillian joined the team in July 2011 providing Benefit, EMA and Universal Credit information to both men and women three days a week. |
Helena joined the team in 2007. She was appointed Childcare Leader in September 2012.
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 Childcare Assistant Leader
Jacqueline Donnelly |
 Childcare
Assistant Francisa Mendes |
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 Childcare
Assistant Susan Gates
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| Jackie hails from Leitrim and joined the team in September 2012, assisting Helena in the smooth running of the Childcare. |
Francisca hails from Portugal and joined the team in November 2022. |
Giedre hails from Lithuania and joined the team in August 2015. |
Susan joined the team in December 2022.
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 HousekeeperSonata Slajiene |
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| Sonata also hails from Lithuania. She joined the team in March 2007 and keeps the premises spotlessly clean! |
Recruitment Officer 
Progression Officer 
