Traveller Community Peer Health Worker
Quick answer
Waterford Traveller Community Health Project is hiring a part-time Traveller Community Peer Health Worker (Dungarvan, Co Waterford) to improve health and wellbeing outcomes for Travellers.
- Role
- Traveller Community Peer Health Worker
- Organization
- Waterford Traveller Community Health Project
- Location
- Dungarvan, Co Waterford
- Level
- Entry
- Category
- Other
The role
The Traveller Community Peer Health Worker will work as part of the Dungarvan health team to improve the health and wellbeing outcomes for Travellers in Dungarvan and support Traveller to access their right to good health outcomes.
What you'll do
- Promote health outcome for Travellers through leading out health promotion, education, training, and information sharing initiatives.
- Outreach and delivery of peer led health education, health promotion and key health messages on lifestyle changes from the HSE and signposting of individuals and families to services for support when necessary.
- Support the development of Traveller-specific resources with the HSE and others.
- Support Travellers to access existing services that impact on health and contribute to the promotion of health in the community.
- Work in partnership with relevant services to influence policy and practice so that services better meet the needs of Travellers.
What it takes
- A good standard of education, to at least Junior Certificate level and/or experience with the Traveller Community
- A good understanding of Traveller culture and Traveller issues, particularly in relation to Traveller health and issues which impact on health
- Good communication, interpersonal and group work skills as well as the ability to work with relevant families in Waterford
- Commitment to human rights and social justice and work from an equality and anti-racist work perspective
- Demonstrate capacity to work on own initiative and as part of a team
- Ability to be flexible around working hours with notice. Commitment to confidentiality.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Ongoing Training and supervision will be provided.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Dungarvan, Co Waterford.
What is the compensation?
Compensation is not specified in the job posting.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a good understanding of Traveller culture, good communication skills, and commitment to human rights and social justice.
How do I apply?
Interested applicants must send their CV and cover letter by email to the CEO at [email protected] by Friday 23rd October 2026.
How to apply
Apply directly on Waterford Traveller Community Health Project's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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