Ballyfermot Chapelizod Partnership: Hearing the Voice of Ballyfermot Traveller Children

Hearing the Voice of

Ballyfermot Traveller Children

Expression of Interest

Ballyfermot Chapelizod Partnership (BCP) in partnership with Dublin City South Children and Young People’s Services Committee (DCS CYPSC) and Ballyfermot Traveller Action Project (BTAP), is inviting expressions of interest to facilitate consultation with Traveller children, living in Labre Park and the wider Ballyfermot area. This is part of influencing change that supports better life outcomes for and with Travellers in the area.

Successful candidates are expected to:

• Apply the principles and practice of the Lundy Model - Child and Youth Participation Framework when consulting and facilitating the children to express their views on their experiences of engagement with services in the Ballyfermot area.
• Develop and apply a suitable methodology and framework to consult with this group of Traveller children
• Focus the consultation in line with Better Outcomes Brighter Futures 5 National Outcomes.
• Produce a final report that will inform the future planning of local stakeholders and service to and with Traveller children & families in the area

Application Process:

Submission to be made with a cover letter and CV to:

Teresa Dunphy, BCP, 4 Drumfinn Park, Ballyfermot Or by email to tdunphy@bcpartnership.ie by close of business Wednesday July 6th 2022.

Interviews of shortlisted candidates will take place on Tues 12th July 2022, in Ballyfermot.

Criteria Assessment

• Relevant experience.
• Clear methodology for proposal
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of consultation with children.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of issues facing the Traveller community
• Ability to complete the work in agree timeframe.