Meath Travellers Workshop in conjunction with Meath Traveller Primary Healthcare invites applications for the post of:

Community Development Worker - Travellers Mens Health

This is a Part-Time Position Two Days Per Week, working in collaboration with Meath Traveller Primary Healthcare Post.

Meath Travellers Workshop is seeking a dynamic person for the post of Community Development Worker for Travellers Men’s Health with the aim of Continuing to enhance the work of the organisation by engaging directly with Traveller men and service providers to address and highlight the health needs and issues in the Community.

Main Duties and Responsibilities will include:

• To address the key areas of Travellers Mens Health as outlined in the National Traveller Health Action Plan 2022 and the All-Ireland Traveller Health Study (AITHS 2010)
• To establish channels of Communication with all Traveller men throughout County Meath and promote engagement and participation.
• To build the capacity of Traveller men to take more control over their health and gain a greater understanding of the wider determinants of health.
• To represent the issues of Travellers men’s Health on a Range of Forums as relevant.
• To work in partnership with relevant agencies to promote the understanding of factors affecting Traveller Men.
• To work towards a greater inclusion of Traveller Men in Mainstream Services.
• To Engage with coordinator of Traveller Men’s shed based in Meath Travellers Workshop and work in conjunction with Meath Travellers Workshop HSE Meath Primary healthcare project for Travellers

The successful applicant will be required to have:

• Qualification in Health / Community Development Related Discipline.
• nd/or training in Community Development or Health
• Experience of delivering health related activities
• Experience of working with the Traveller Community.
• Excellent Communication skills
• Excellent computer skills – Word, Excel and Email
• Ability to identify needs and arrange activities accordingly
• Experience of working one to one with clients
• Demonstrated ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Experience in facilitating group activities for Young People and Adults.
• Access to own transport and hold a full clean driving licence.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Consultation with Traveller Men throughout county Meath to identify their needs in relation to Men’s health and wellbeing.
• Build on the work already undertaken by the Traveller Men’s shed programme and relevant service providers and work with relevant staff on actions outlined in programme service plan.
• Provide information and sign posting to Traveller Men on Local services and supports.
• To raise awareness and provide opportunities for Traveller men to gain a greater understanding of the determinants of Health and the services that they can access.
• Work with other Traveller projects to share information and develop activities to support Mens Health and Wellbeing.
• To work in partnership with relevant agencies to promote the understanding of factors affecting Traveller Men.
• Represent and Highlight Travellers Mens Health and support participation and engagement by Traveller Men on a range of local forums where relevant.
• Support Traveller Men to increase their participation and engagement in local services.
• Manage required administration, IT, data keeping and report writing for the post.
• Attend Training when required.
• Any other duties deemed necessary by the management.

Note: This position is subject to Garda Vetting and Reference checks

How to Apply:

For Further Information and a full job description contact: Marina.travellerheritage@gmail.com

To apply: please submit your CV and letter of application outlining qualifications, experience and skills specific to the position to the Manager: Marina.travellerheritage@gmail.com

Closing date for receipt of application is the 7th Jan 2025

Interviews to take place on the week beginning 13th Jan 2025