Exchange House Ireland, Traveller Mediation Service and Traveller Counselling Service now wishes to recruit a

Project Worker (Community Development)

12-Month Contract – Part-time

Outline of the position

The aim of this role is to work with an established steering group with its programme of work focused on addressing inter-family conflict in the Traveller community.

Please see section “Project background” attched in JD below for further information.

Reporting to

• Family Support and Crisis Intervention Services Manager, Exchange House Ireland.

Main duties

• Communication with the funders (submission of reports/updates for example), being the primary contact with funders (regarding budget/funding updates for example), ensuring steering group is fully updated.
• Liaising with research report author to develop script for research dissemination project.
• Liaising with graphic artist to develop video, audio, resources etc. for the accessible dissemination of research project.
• Roll-out of dissemination of research project across all regions.
• Planning for regional meetings in 2025.
• Planning for stakeholder meetings x2 in 2025.
• Develop package of support for groups after initial regional meeting is held.
• Be a primary contact/support for local organisations (managers/key staff) to troubleshoot challenges/discuss topics/plan sessions/ connect in to relevant supports.
• These duties are not exhaustive and may be added to dependent on the nature of the role as it evolves.

Record Keeping

• To adhere to the service’s system of record keeping in relation to clients, work records, statistics etc.
• To furnish line manager and CEO with records, statistics as required.
• To provide written reports to line manager or CEO when required.

Other Duties

• Any other duties as requested by the CEO or Board of Directors.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Qualification, or equivalent, in the areas of community development, or social sciences, social care or equivalent experience.

Experience in the following is essential

• Previous experience of working with the Traveller community and an excellent understanding of the issues impacting the community.
• Experience of community development work.
• Excellent interpersonal and networking skills and the ability to develop good working relationships.

Experience in the following is desirable

• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to plan and prioritise own work and work to deadlines.
• Ability to write reports.

Job Specific Competencies and Knowledge

• Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative.
• Ability to motivate individuals and groups to participate.
• Ability to keep accurate records of work completed.
• Have good interpersonal skills.
• Have good time management skills.
• Have an ability to work flexibly and with others.
• Commitment to equality and anti-racist practice.

Terms and Conditions

Based in

• Exchange House Ireland’s offices on Great Strand Street, Dublin 1, D01 WC97
• Outreach and national travel with will be a part of this work and as such, access to a car is desirable with full clean license, current NCT, tax and insurance which covers the vehicle for work purposes.

Hours of work

• 20 hours net per week.
• Some flexibility may be required on occasion in relation to working hours and travelling.
• Opportunity for hybrid working at manager’s discretion.

Salary:

• The salary will be €26,248 (aligned to the HSE’s Social Care Workers scale [Oct. 2023]) commensurate with qualifications and experience.

How to apply

If you feel you are a good fit for Exchange House Ireland and would enjoy working with us, please send your application to info@exchangehouse.ie with the subject line ‘Project Worker (Community Development) Application’.

• Your application must include a cover letter and up-to-date CV combined and sent in one document
• Please keep your cover letter to a maximum of one page. In your cover letter, include:
• Why you feel you are a good fit for this role with Exchange House Ireland; and
• Details of your relevant experience.

For more information, please visit exchangehouse.ie or call the Personnel Department on 01 872 1094

Closing date for receipt of applications is 5pm, Friday May 30th 2025.

This position is supported with funding from the Dormant Accounts Fund and Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth.