Children & Youth

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Foróige: Project Worker, Avonmore School Completion Programme

Applicants will have education to Degree standard in a relevant area e.g., social care, education, youth work etc (candidates with a Diploma & with exceptional, relevant work experience may also be considered in lieu of degree qualifications). Full Irish driving licence & access to a car.

Rathdrum, Co Wicklow
  • Children & Youth
  • Education & Training

Barnardos: Programme Support Worker (Part Time) - Limerick South City

The purpose of this role is to provide a safe, child centred environment/ experience to children in the provision of individual and group programmes within the school age childcare service and as appropriate to the role. Part-time (22 hours per week) and Fixed Term contract to July 2025.

Southill, Limerick
  • Children & Youth

Barnardos: Programme Assistant (Part Time) x 2 - Limerick South Family Support Service

The Programme Assistant works to provide a safe, child-centered environment/experience to children attending. To work in either the Early Bird or Afterschool service. Experience of working with children for a minimum of 6 months is essential. 19 hours per week. Fixed Term contract.

Limerick South
  • Children & Youth

SAOL BEAG: Childcare Early Years Educator

Seeking expressions of interest for - Childcare Early Years Educator, working as part of the Childcare team, reporting to the Team Leader on the delivery & implementation of a high quality play based curriculum for children in a safe, trauma informed, stimulating & caring environment.

Dublin 1
  • Children & Youth
  • Education & Training

Athy Community Family Resource Centre: Parents Plus Facilitator (Part-Time)

You will become a Parents Plus Mentor for Athy. 17.5 hours per week dedicated to the Slaintecare Parents Plus Programme, as a parents plus programme Facilitator. Minimum level 7 degree in social care, health, education, childcare, youth & community work, or equivalent work experience.

Athy, Co Kildare
  • Children & Youth
  • Community

Pitter Patter Early Year’s Service: Early Years Practitioner

The Pitter Patter Early Year’s Service is seeking an Early Years Practitioner for a well-established childcare facility. Minimum requirement QQI Level 5 or above. Candidates must be flexible and adaptable to emerging needs of the service and children. 40 hour week. CPD support available.

Dublin 1
  • Children & Youth

Louth Local Development: Home Visitor (Part Time) x 2 - ParentChild+ Home from Home

We are is seeking to recruit a Development Officer x 2 positions, 18 hours per week for Louth ABC Programme to deliver and implement the amended ParentChild+ Home visiting Programme and community-based supports for families living in the Drogheda Area of Co. Louth.

Co Louth
  • Children & Youth
  • Community

Teach Oscail Family Resource Centre: Art / Play Therapists (Sessional)

We are seeking Art / Play Therapists. Required accreditation for Play Therapist: I.A.P.T.P. (Irish Association for Play Therapy and Psychotherapy) or equivalent. Required accreditation for Art Therapist: I.A.C.A.T. (Irish Association of Creative Art Therapists ) or equivalent.

Cavan
  • Children & Youth
  • Health

Dara Community Living: Social Care Workers (Part Time)

Social Care Worker required to support two energetic, active young men with autism living in Dublin north-east & a young man in Celbridge. Your role is to support them to develop their independence in their home & to lead a meaningful, inclusive, enjoyable life.

Swords, Co Dublin & Celbridge, Co Kildare
  • Children & Youth
  • Community

Barretstown: Head of Camp

You will have responsibility for ensuring all camp activity is delivered in line with accreditation bodies and health and safety requirements, safeguarding policies and for ensuring that all activities are delivered in line with Standard Operational Procedures.

Co Kildare
  • Children & Youth

Compass Child and Family Services: Social Pedagogue (Part Time)

Part-Time Social Care position available. The role of the Support pedagogue is to provide day to day care for & to undertake individual work with the young people placed with Compass Child and Family Services in the low occupancy, out of home care setting.

Ballina, Co Tipperary
  • Children & Youth

Candle Community Trust: Youth Worker

Provide opportunities which support Young People to improve their social and developmental outcomes. Engage and build professional relationships with Young People. Plan, deliver and facilitate non-formal educational and personal development programmes.

Dublin 10
  • Children & Youth

Saoirse Domestic Violence Services: Child & Youth Outreach Worker x 2

We are currently looking to fill 2 positions: Child & Youth Outreach Worker – Full time 39 hours, Monday-Friday – Permanent Contract & Child & Youth Outreach Worker – Part-Time 32 hours (days TBC but will fall between Monday-Friday) – Fixed Term Contract – 1 year.

Dublin
  • Children & Youth
  • Civil Liberties & Human Rights

Saint Brigid’s Day Nursery: AIM Support Worker x 2

The successful candidate must have a minimum QQI Level 5 qualification in early years education. Have excellent communication skills & work well in a team. Experience of dealing with challenging behaviours. Experience of working with children with additional needs.

Dublin 1
  • Children & Youth
  • Education & Training

Barnardos: Project Worker - Special Needs Service Tallaght

The purpose of the role is to develop & implement programmes that respond to the needs of young & and their parents referred to the service working in partnership with families, H.S.E. Disability Network Team & other organisational, community & voluntary bodies.

Tallaght, Dublin 24
  • Children & Youth

Belong To LGBTQ+ Youth Ireland: Policy and Participation Coordinator

A dynamic role that centres on ensuring that the voice and experiences of LGBTQ+ young people are reflected in national policies and legislation. This role offers an exciting opportunity to join an enthusiastic and innovative team with a big impact. Full-time, 35 hrs per week.

Dublin 2
  • Children & Youth
  • Civil Liberties & Human Rights
  • Interest Groups

Core Youth Service: Outreach Worker (Part Time)

We are seeking one part time Outreach Worker up to 21 hours to work as part of the Youth Work team in a busy, demanding and dynamic youth work environment and to engage and work with people from a variety of backgrounds through street work and outreach work.

Dublin 8
  • Children & Youth

Cloyne Diocesan Youth Services: Family Support Workers (Part Time) - Youth Diversion Project

You will work developmentally and organically with families of referrals to the Youth Diversion Project’s identified as needing additional support. Appropriate interventions & programmes will be implemented to meet the needs of families referred in innovative & creative ways.

East Cork & North Cork
  • Children & Youth

Cloyne Diocesan Youth Services: Family & Youth Support Worker

Vacancies has arisen for a full time Family & Youth Support Worker in the Fermoy & Macroom areas to work with young people and their families, including Ukrainians. You will be working with Cloyne Diocesan Youth Service, to provide targeted support to children & families.

Fermoy & Macroom, Co Cork
  • Children & Youth

BRILL Family Resource Centre: Youth Work / Youth Education Coordinator

We are seeking a Youth Work / Youth Education Coordinator (25 hours / week; over 4 days). Must have excellent knowledge & experience of delivering structured issue based Youth Work Programmes & Development Programmes. Proven management & coordination experience.

Waterford City
  • Children & Youth
  • Education & Training

Barnardos: Project Worker - Edenderry Family Support Project

The purpose of this role is to develop & implement programmes that respond to the needs of children & families referred to the service working in partnership with families and other organisational, community & voluntary bodies. Fulltime, 37 hours & Fixed Term contract.

Co Offaly / Midlands
  • Children & Youth

Mountaineering Ireland: National Children’s Officer (Part Time)

The successful candidate will be responsible for development, management & implementation of all Safeguarding, Child Safeguarding & vetting processes across the organisation, delivering on a workplan aligned to Mountaineering Ireland's Vision, Mission and values.

Blanchardstown, Dublin 15
  • Children & Youth
  • Interest Groups

Society of Saint Vincent de Paul: AIM Classroom Assistant (Specific Purpose)

An exciting opportunity for an experienced AIM Classroom Assistant to join our Children and Family services. You will work directly with the Lead Educator in the classroom to support the inclusion of an identified child/children in the Free Preschool year (ECCE) classroom.

Dublin 1
  • Children & Youth
  • Education & Training

Society of Saint Vincent de Paul: Early Years Educator

The Early Years Educator will be the principal educator in a classroom with both a morning pre-school & afternoon after-school group and will develop, implement & oversee all aspects of our early learning centre programme in that room. This is a permanent full time role.

Dublin 1
  • Children & Youth
  • Education & Training

Saint Brigid’s Day Nursery: Finance & Governance Manager (Part Time)

To ensure the smooth running of St. Brigid’s by providing leadership in all financial matters including budget management, bookkeeping, planning & reporting, managing accounts, payroll & financial reporting of project funded activities & leading on all grant applications.

Dublin 1
  • Children & Youth
  • Community