Ireland’s leading children’s charity is recruiting:

Programme Assistant (AIM) – Knocknaheeny, Co. Cork

Location: Knocknaheeny, Cork City

Contract: Part-Time (15 hours per week) Fixed Term Contract until June 2026

Salary: €10,676 - €12,865 (Pro-rated salary for 15 hours)

Why work at Barnardos?

Are you a purpose driven individual who is passionate about making a difference and helping some of society’s most vulnerable children? At Barnardos, we pride ourselves on delivering impactful services that make a difference to the lives of children and families across Ireland.

We believe that childhood lasts a lifetime. As trauma informed specialists our core purpose is to provide the necessary support for children to overcome childhood adversity, embedding a trauma informed ethos and practice into every service we provide.

What we can offer you?

As a Programme Assistant, we appreciate the value of your time when providing essential support to our services, that’s why we have the necessary support structures and network in place that will allow you to make a real impact on the lives of children across Ireland. We also offer the following:

• Barnardos offers a competitive salary – recognising the experience you bring to the role
• Generous annual leave entitlements plus discretionary Company days
• Employee pension scheme with employer contribution/ Company Sick Pay Scheme
• Access to regular trauma informed support, supervision, training and many other professional development opportunities
• Tax saver and bike to work schemes in operation
• Access to the Employee Assistance/Wellbeing programme for employees and their immediate family members

What’s the role and service?

We are looking for a Programme Assistant to join our early years’ service team in Knocknaheeny, Co. Cork.

What will my day to day look like?

In this role, you will provide a safe, child centred environment/experience to children in the context of the service in which you work and appropriate to the role. You will be responsible for the following:

• Ensuring all children attending the service receive an appropriate level of supervision.
• Supporting children attending to play and interact positively with other children.
• Being vigilant for signs of physical, sexual and emotional abuse and neglect and any concerns regarding the welfare of children.
• Immediately bringing any concerns to the attention of the child’s Key Worker and the Designated Person and in keeping with Barnardos Child Protection Policy.
• Supervising students and volunteers where necessary and to ensure they are aware of all Barnardos policies and compile placement reports as appropriate.

What experience do I need?

• Experience of working with young children for a minimum of 6 months is essential.
• Relevant voluntary work may be considered.

Do I need a qualification?

Recognised qualification (minimum Level 5 on the QQI/FETAC on the NFQ) that is approved under the Early Years (Preschool) Regulations.

Additional Information:

The post-holder is initially assigned to work in the Brighter Futures centres, Knocknaheeny but may be required in the future to work in other locations in the Cork area in line with organisational needs.

For full job description and to apply please visit Current Job Vacancies – Barnardos

Closing date: 12pm on Monday 25 August 2025
Interview date: TBC

Shortlisting will apply (please note, CVs are not accepted on their own, candidates must complete and submit our application form through Barnardos website).

Barnardos is an equal opportunity employer.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.