DUBLIN NORTHWEST PARTNERSHIP IS SEEKING TO RECRUIT ONE FULL-TIME OR
TWO PART-TIME FAMILY LINK WORKERS FOR A NEW TRAVELLER PARENT SUPPORT
PROJECT.
The Parent Support Project will support parents from the Traveller
Community to access quality early years parenting support programmes.
This role will also support Travellers who are engaged with parenting
programmes or early years services, where appropriate, to access other
supports and programmes within DNP and externally. Dublin Northwest
Partnership is a Local Development Company providing Community
Development, Education, Employment, Enterprise and Wellness supports.
The Family Link workers will join the DNP Community Development Team
which provides supports to Community Organisations, to Older People
and to New Communities.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE MUST HAVE:
* An understanding of how to work with Traveller Communities in
culturally appropriate ways.
* Experience paid or voluntary, in working with the Traveller
Community.
* A good knowledge of family support and community development.
* A general knowledge of computers and communication technology.
* Experience of working as part of a team.
* Good communication skills.
* Strong leadership skills.
* Demonstrate an ability to promote an understanding of Traveller
Parenting experience within the partner agencies.
* Capacity to work with people and communities to build on their
strengths and capabilities
A third level qualification in a related field, e.g. social care,
youth work, community development work etc. is DESIRABLE.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Garda Vetting will be required for this role. Access to own transport
desirable.
SALARY: € *, * Officer
Level 2 Point 2 (fulltime- * hours per week) or
€ *, * (part-time-
*.5 hours per week).
APPLICATION PROCESS
Applications with cover letter and CV, must be submitted on the
official DNP Application Form and e-mailed to **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE**. Please e-mail Tracey Rooney for an Application Form, Role
Description and Person Specification.
* CLOSING DATE FOR FULLY COMPLETED APPLICATIONS IS WEDNESDAY **APPLY
ON THE WEBSITE**/**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**/**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**@
**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**:**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**.
* Late Applications will not be accepted.
* In-person interviews for shortlisted candidates will take place
w/c 7th October *.
_Dublin Northwest Partnership’s (DNP) core business is responding to
social exclusion issues in a defined geographic area, by promoting
self-development, training, education, employment and self-employment
opportunities for individuals and community groups. DNP services are
funded by the Irish Government. This Traveller Parent Support
Programme is funded by Tusla._
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
