Leitrim Traveller Project
Family Link Worker

Leitrim Development Company wish to appoint a Family Link worker to work with families in the Traveller community in Leitrim.

Job Summary: The successful candidate will be responsible for the delivery of the Parents Plus Programme and Family support.

Responsible to: Traveller Project Co-Ordinator.

Location: Shannonside Community Centre Carrick on Shannon will be the base. The post holder will cover the county of Leitrim

Position: Part time (17.5 hours per week) Fixed Term Contract

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• An understanding of how to support Traveller Communities in culturally appropriate ways.
• Experience paid or voluntary, in supporting 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.
• Demonstrate good communication skills.
• Demonstrate good leadership skills.
• Demonstrate an ability to promote an understanding of Traveller Parenting experience within the partner agencies.

Desirable

• A third level qualification in a related field, e.g. social care, youth work, community development work etc.
• Full Drivers Licence

Full Job description is Leitrim Development Company | Job Vacancy : Family Link Worker

In order to apply please submit a letter of application and a current Curriculum Vitae, by email titled Family Link Worker to admin@ldco.ie by 5.00pm on 15th August 2025

Leitrim Integrated Development Company CLG is committed to a policy of Equality of Opportunity in its employment practices.