Job Coach

Wexford Local Development is inviting applications for the position for Job Coach.

About the Service

Wexford Local Development's new Traveller and Roma Local Employment Initiative will provide practical, accessible and culturally appropriate supports to Travellers and Roma who wish to progress towards employment, further education, training or self-employment. The TRLEI is one of several programmes delivered by WLD that aims to promote equality and improve quality of lives for people and communities in Wexford.

About the Role

The Job Coach will provide a range of person-centred supports to individuals over 18 years from the Traveller and Roma communities to develop appropriate pathways that move them closer to opportunities to gain employment and will provide support to maintain their employment.

The Job Coach will outreach to the Traveller and Roma communities to promote access to TRLEI, to identify and support those with a goal of employment to register for the programme. The Job Coach will provide employment guidance, individual career path planning, job placement, apprenticeships and in-employment support services to TRLEI participants.

The Job Coach will build links with employers to support inclusive recruitment, workplace participation, and sustained employment outcomes. They will also provide aftercare support to participants who have progressed to employment as needed.

We are looking for a highly organised, experienced, resourceful person, with excellent interpersonal skills, who has direct experience in providing employment, training, and other employment related supports to marginalised groups. The ideal candidate will be passionate about supporting people to reach their full potential.

• Demonstrate a proven interest in the work of WLD, together with minimum of 2 years' direct experience of working with marginalised individuals on a one-to-one basis in a vocational, training, educational or job placement setting.
• Proven knowledge of the supported employment model.
• On or before July 2026 have achieved at least Level 7 on the National Framework of Qualifications or equivalent relevant training or professional experience, in a discipline appropriate to the role.
• Proven knowledge of the policy context concerning social justice and equality issues as it pertains to employment issues for the Traveller and Roma communities
• Experience of working using community development approaches.
• Proven knowledge of the barriers that prevent full inclusion in society for Travellers and Roma.
• Full driving licence and access to transport as outreach will be part of the role.
• Proven experience of working collaboratively as part of a team, as well as the ability to be self-organised & to work to deadlines

What we offer:

• Salary will be commensurate with experience and will be within the range of €39,226-€42,777.
• Remote/hybrid working requests will be considered after probation period.
• Generous leave entitlements- Annual leave commencing at 25 days p.a.
• Access to our EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)
• Location: Wexford Local Development offices Enniscorthy
• Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week). Hours of work- Monday to Friday from 9.00a.m to 5.00p.m. (Flexibility is required as work may be required out of these hours) WLD operates a time in lieu policy for time worked up.

Closing date for receipt of applications is Tuesday 27th October 2026 at 12 noon

Interviews will take place on Tuesday 3rd November 2026.