Cavan Traveller Movement seek to appoint a

Traveller Men’s Community / Health Development Worker

on a specific purposed contract for 12 months

The Community Health Development Worker for Traveller Men's Health will work with Cavan Traveller Movement to engage directly with Traveller Men through the Cavan Traveller Men’s Shed and some targeted area of the County. He/she will also be engaged with relevant service providers to address and highlight the health needs and issues in the community. The successful applicant will be required to work as part of a team and have:

• Qualification in Community Health /Community Development Related Discipline
• And/or training in Community Development or Health
• Two years’ experience of delivering health related activities
• 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
• Excellent understanding of Traveller health and the issues that affect the health and wellbeing
• Demonstrated ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Experience in facilitating group activities.
• A full clean driving licence and own transport to be used at work is essential
• Experience of working with the Traveller community would be advantage
• A commitment to work from an anti-racist and equality work perspective

Particulars Of the Post:

This position is funded by HSE and Cavan County Council on a specific purposed contract for 12 months to support Traveller Men’s Community Health development through developing programs and activities in partnership with the Traveller community. A key goal in this objective will be the engagement of Traveller Men in key health and community initiatives. This post is 28 hours per week at 40,000 per annum on pro rata basis .

To Apply:

To apply for the position, please submit your CV and letter of application to Olivia Conaty Cavan Traveller Movement Administrator at oliviactm2@gmail.com. Strict Closing Date for receipt of applications is 5 pm, Friday 10th of January 2025. Short listing will apply. A panel may be formed from which future vacancies may be filled. Satisfactory references and Garda vetting will be required. For full job spec is available on request from Olivia. 

This project is funded by the Traveller Health Unit, HSE CHO1 and Cavan County council managed by Cavan Traveller Movement.