Bunclody / Enniscorthy School Completion Programme Co. Wexford

Vacancy for the Post of Community Link Worker (Traveller and Roma Education Strategy)

18 month Fixed Term/Purpose Contract 35 hours

The community link worker will work with both DEIS and non-DEIS schools in Co. Wexford and children, families and the wider community to enhance the learning experience and outcomes for children and young people from Traveller or Roma communities or those at risk of educational disadvantage.

The community link worker posts are funded by the Department of Education through Tusla Education support Services (TESS) under the School Completion Programme (SCP).

This Community Link Worker position has been established as a result of a key action under the Traveller and Roma Education Strategy (TRES). The Community Link Worker will be responsible for building relationships with Traveller, Roma and school communities and will work with a number of stakeholders to identify need and supports. This will include supporting children and young people and their families at key transition points, promoting a culture of inclusion in schools and facilitating positive communication and engagement between schools, families and communities to support the learning environment for Traveller and Roma children and young people and those at risk of educational disadvantage to improve their educational outcomes.

The successful candidate will report directly to the Bunclody/Enniscorthy SCP Coordinator and will also have reporting responsibilities to the TESS TRES team.

The positions are of a fixed duration of 18 months to pilot the initiative.

The community link worker posts are funded by the Department of Education through Tusla Education support Services (TESS) under the School Completion Programme (SCP).

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In accordance with The National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable persons) Acts 2012 to 2016, Garda Vetting is a standard requirement for the successful candidate. A statutory declaration must also be submitted by the successful candidate. A full clean drivers license is required as travel is part of this role.

Please see Job Description and Essential Questions for more information.

Applications by CV and cover letter, including referee contact details to the Chairperson of the Local Management Committee by email only to – bunclodyenniscorthyscp@gmail.com 

Closing date is Monday 1st September (please note this email will not be accessed until shortlisting takes place).