CE Assistant Community Development Worker in TVG - CE Scheme - MAYFIELD/OLD YOUGHAL ROAD PROJECT CLG.

MAYFIELD/OLD YOUGHAL ROAD PROJECT CLG.; Ireland; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

MAYFIELD/OLD YOUGHAL ROAD PROJECT CLG. invites applications for a CE Assistant Community Development Worker within TVG to support Traveller health initiatives.

This developmental role requires no prior experience; accredited training will be provided. You will work with the TVG health team to promote health awareness, network with Traveller organisations and assist with group activities for men, women and youth.

Qualifications

• This is a developmental opportunity with accredited training provided.
• Eligibility for CE depends on age and welfare status as applicable.
• Garda vetting application may be required.
• Work with TVG health team to support Traveller health initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Work from a health-based approach considering determinants affecting Traveller health.
• Support the development and delivery of TVG's health response.
• Network with local, regional and national Traveller organisations.
• Promote Traveller health awareness through regular contact with relevant agencies.
• Assist in developing group work for Traveller men, women and young people.
• Carry out duties assigned by the Project Coordinator and TVG Management Committee.

Job description

CE Assistant Community Development Worker in TVG

MAYFIELD/OLD YOUGHAL ROAD PROJECT CLG.

Ref: #CES-2466686

TRAVELLER VISIBILITY GROUP LTD, Avonbury Court, 25 Lower John Street, Co. Cork, T23 YX50

Eligibility to participate on CE is generally linked to those who are 21 years or over and in receipt of a qualifying social welfare payment for 1 year or more or 18 years and over for certain disadvantaged groups. Your eligibility will have to be verified by the Department.

To register your interest you can contact an Employment Personal Advisor (EPA) in your local Intreo Centre.

Applicants should supply suitable character references and be prepared to complete a Garda vetting application form.

Job Description

Duties

This is a developmental opportunity, no experience necessary. Accredited training will be provided to support your career.

To work from the determinants of a health based approach by considering all the areas in Traveller's lives that can have an impact on their health. To work with the TVG health team in order to support initiatives that will support Travellers to have better health outcomes. To network with local, regional and national Traveller organisations. To promote awareness, interest and knowledge of Traveller health matters through regular contact and networking with other relevant agencies. To support the development of group work for Traveller men, women and young people. To support the overall development and delivery of TVG's health response and work closely with the rest of the health team and with other projects within TVG. To carry out other duties that may be assigned to you by the Project Coordinator and TVG Management Committee.

• Sector: human health and social work activities