Job Details
Community Engagement and Support Assistant
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BRAY TRAVELLERS' COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GROUP COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE -
Ref: #WPEP-2475449 -
BRAY TRAVELLERS NETWORK, Rere of 97, Main St, Bray, Co. Wicklow, A98 H9W4 -
No of positions: 1 -
Work Placement and Experience Programme -
As per WPEP guidelines -
Work Placement Experience Programme -
Published On: 19 Oct 2026 -
Closing On: 14 Dec 2026
This Work Placement Experience Programme provides Participants with an opportunity to gain meaningful work experience, learning and training while on the programme. This programme is for jobseekers who are in receipt of qualifying social welfare payments and those transferring from a social welfare scheme or an ETB Training Allowance. Your eligibility for this programme will be verified by the Department as part of the application process.
Applicants should supply suitable character references and be prepared to complete a Garda vetting application form. This work experience placement will provide the participant with an opportunity to gain practical experience in community support, community development and working within a community-based organisation. The participant will work alongside experienced staff, observing and learning how community services are delivered and how individuals and families are supported. Throughout the placement, the participant will have opportunities to: - Observe experienced staff engaging with service users and community members. - Develop communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills. - Learn about community development and the role of local support services. - Gain supervised experience in organising community activities, workshops and events. - Develop basic administration, record-keeping and organisational skills. - Learn about confidentiality, safeguarding, professional boundaries and workplace procedures. - Gain an understanding of how community organisations work with external agencies and services. - Participate in relevant training and professional development opportunities. The participant will receive ongoing supervision, mentoring and feedback throughout the placement. A personal learning plan will be developed to identify learning goals, support skills development and prepare the participant for future employment. This placement is intended to provide meaningful learning and work experience.
This is a training and work experience opportunity; no prior experience in this role is necessary. Accredited and/or sector-recognised training will be provided to support the participant throughout the placement.Participants will be eligible to participate in the WPEP QQI Work Experience Module, developed by the Education and Training Boards in collaboration with the Department of Social Protection. This optional module can fulfil the accredited training requirements for WPEP. The participant will receive both formal and informal training throughout the placement, with an emphasis on accredited training and developing skills that will support future employment. Formal training opportunities will include: - Tusla Children First – Child Protection and Safeguarding Training. - HSELand training courses, including safeguarding, health and safety, equality and diversity, and other relevant areas. - Manual Handling Training (certification where available). - First Aid Training (certification where available). - GDPR and Data Protection Training. - Other relevant accredited training opportunities, subject to availability. Informal training will include: - Community development and working with the Traveller community. - Housing and accommodation support, including social housing applications. - Youth work and supporting community activities. - Education and training support. - Administration, record keeping and computer skills. - Communication, teamwork and professional development. - Supporting service users and making referrals to relevant services. The participant will receive ongoing mentoring and supervision from experienced staff members throughout the placement.
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