Job Description

Traveller Support Worker

(Ref: E/TSW/B/251)

Job details:

Hours:

35 hours per week

Salary:

31,033 per annum

Contract:

Permanent

Job Background:

The Traveller Support Worker will play a key role in Bryson Pathways' Floating Support Project, using a community-focused approach to provide tailored assistance to members of the Traveller community. This support spans housing, income, health, and education and contributing to society ensuring that individuals and families receive appropriate and effective services.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Identify and engage with Traveller families and individuals in need of support, particularly in areas related to housing, financial stability, health, and education and community connections.

Establish and maintain trust-based relationships with Travellers to help them achieve their goals.

Assist Travellers in developing the skills and confidence to manage their accommodation and equitably access essential public services.

Support new and existing social housing tenants in maintaining their tenancies.

Advocate alongside the Traveller community, ensuring their voices are heard in decision-making processes.

Essential Criteria:

Appropriate 3rd Level qualification in a related discipline (community development, social work etc.) and 2 years' experience in a related field in Social Care/ Housing advice

OR

5 years paid experience in a related field with a focus on Housing advice/ social care/ financial guidance

GCSE English and Maths and Grade C or above

Experience of co-producing needs assessment and support planning

Proven ability to manage caseloads of multiple needs and timescales

Experience of dealing with individuals in an advisory/ support capacity

For more information, or a full job description/person specification, please contact the Human Resources Department Tel: (028) 9084 8494 or email:

Application packs are downloadable from where there is also the option to apply online.

Closing date for receipt of completed applications is:

Thursday 8th May 2025 at 4pm

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 31,033.08 per year

Shift:

8 hour shift Day shift
Work days:

Monday to Friday
Application question(s):

Do you have an appropriate 3rd Level qualification in a related discipline (community development, social work etc.) and 2 years' experience in a related field in Social Care/ Housing advice OR
5 years paid experience in a related field with a focus on Housing advice/ social care/ financial guidance?

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 08/05/2025