Job Details Role Requirements Role Requirement 1 Access, Inclusion and Participation Provide advice, mentoring, coaching and practical supports to ELC and SAC services on the inclusion and participation of children from Traveller and Roma communities. Provide advice, mentoring, coaching and practical supports to ELC and SAC services on how to build effective partnerships with Traveller and Roma families and the wider community. Enhance the capabilities of Early Years Educators and School-age Practitioners by identifying training, resources and strategies to effectively address and respond to the needs of Traveller and Roma families in ELC and SAC settings. Support ELC and SAC settings in meeting the learning and care needs associated with the linguistic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of Traveller and Roma communities. Provide advice and guidance on the transition of children from the Traveller and Roma communities from home to pre-school and primary school. Provide advice on accessing language supports through Early Talk Boost for Traveller and Roma children. Provide advice and guidance on creating inclusive policies and practices for Traveller and Roma families in accessing ELC and SAC. Provide guidance and training including cultural competency training to Better Start Early Years Specialists (AIM and QDS) to ensure the inclusion of Traveller and Roma families in ELC and SAC. Liaise with Inclusion Coordinators (INCO) and Family and Community Partnership Coordinators in settings to support parents' involvement in the setting. Collaborate with organisations in the Traveller and Roma Communities to create solutions to address barriers to access and participation in ELC and SAC. Role Requirement 2 Policy and Resource Development Provide appropriate training such as cultural competency training for ELC and SAC providers to better serve Traveller and Roma children, families and communities. Support ELC settings to develop and actively implement a range of policies and practices in accordance with the Aistear and Solta National Frameworks. Support the review of the Diversity Equality, and Inclusion Guidelines and training, in line with Equal Start and recent changes in policy. Engage in the design and development of resources as required of the role Role Requirement 3 Information & Administration Complete and maintain accurate and up to date records pertaining to the role. Ensure all administration back-up and support on progress is kept updated by maintaining all relevant systems. Provide regular progress updates to the Team Leader and engage in professional support and supervision. Collaborate with Data and Analytics on data and tracking of Traveller and Roma children in ELC and SAC and report on levels of participation. Review, develop and maintain efficient and effective administrative and information systems. Participate in and assist in the organisation of special events, visits and any other activities required. Participate in external evaluation of the service. Engage in professional development as required of the role. Engage in the design, delivery, evaluation and reporting of CPD as required of the role. Role Requirement 4 Networking Complete and maintain accurate and up to date records pertaining to the role. Ensure all administration back-up and support on progress is kept updated by maintaining all relevant systems. Provide regular progress updates to the Team Leader and engage in professional support and supervision. Collaborate with Data and Analytics on data and tracking of Traveller and Roma children in ELC and SAC and report on levels of participation. Review, develop and maintain efficient and effective administrative and information systems. Participate in and assist in the organisation of special events, visits and any other activities required. Participate in external evaluation of the service. Engage in professional development as required of the role. Engage in the design, delivery, evaluation and reporting of CPD as required of the role. Any other duties within the general requirements of the role that may be assigned as appropriate Required Experience Minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience in ELC and SAC, social care, family support or another relevant field relate to the role. Experience of working with Traveller or Roma communities, their families, and parents. In depth understanding of Traveller and Roma culture, values and community dynamics. In-depth knowledge and understanding of inclusive early childhood education and care. An understanding of children's holistic developmental needs with the context of their family and community. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with stakeholders from diverse backgrounds. Strong organisational and administrative skills. Ability to provide mentoring and coaching services. Commitment to promoting equity and inclusion in ELC and SAC. Ability to work independently and collaboratively to achieve programme goals. Experience of delivering education and training programmes to adults. Experience of inter-agency working with children and families. Proficient in MS packages e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook coupled with programme databases, SharePoint portals Qualifications Minimum 3rd level qualification at Level 8 (or equivalent) on the National Framework of Qualifications in Early Childhood Education and Care / or an equivalent professional qualification such as; social care, family support or another relevant field. Drivers Licence with access to a suitable means of transport To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process click the Apply button below to Login/Register.