Children & Youth

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Togher Family Centre: Early Years Assistants (Full Time & Part Time)

Leap Into Your Future with Togher Family Centre. We are currently recruiting for Early Years Assistants. There are two full-time positions and two part-time position. Full-time: 32.5 Hours per week, Monday to Friday and part-time: 16.25 Hours per Week, Monday to Friday.

Togher, Cork City

Barnardos: Project Worker (Specific Purpose), Finglas

As a Project Worker ( (37 hours per week), we appreciate the value of your time when providing essential 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.

Fingal, Dublin

Barnardos: Project Worker (Maternity Cover), Finglas

As a Project Worker ( (37 hours per week), we appreciate the value of your time when providing essential 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.

Finglas, Dublin

Limerick Youth Service: Youth Workers (Full Time & Part Time)

Work with young people identified as marginalised / disadvantaged as indicated in the National Youth Strategy 2015 – 2020. Identifying the planned contribution towards the 7 social and personal development outcomes. minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience required.

Garryowen, Limerick

Barnardos: Project Worker (Part Time), Family Support - Bawnlea

In this role, you will develop and implement programmes that respond to the needs of children and families referred to the service working in partnership with families and other organisational, community and voluntary bodies. Permanent & part time (20 Hours per week).

Tallaght, Dublin 24

Daffodil Care Group: Social Care Vacancies

We are recruiting for Social Care Managers, Deputy Managers, Leaders, Workers & Support Worker roles for Daffodil Care Services, Mainstream & Semi-Independent Residential Services and ARCS, Autism & Disability Residential Services & Misty Croft, SCSIP residential services.

Various Locations

Respond: Early Years Practitioner - Midleton

The purpose of the full time role is to act as a positive role model and be responsible for the delivery and implementation of a high-quality after-school programme under the guidance of the national quality frameworks Aistear and Síolta both indoors and outdoors.

Midleton, Co Cork

Respond: Early Years Practitioner (Part Time) - Blackpool

The purpose of the role (25 hours) is to act as a positive role model and be responsible for the delivery and implementation of a high-quality after-school programme under the guidance of the national quality frameworks Aistear and Síolta both indoors and outdoors.

Blackpool, Cork

Respond: Early Years Practitioner - Mallow

The purpose of the full time role is to act as a positive role model and be responsible for the delivery and implementation of a high-quality after-school programme under the guidance of the national quality frameworks Aistear and Síolta both indoors and outdoors.

Mallow, Co Cork

Home Youth Liaison Service: Youth Support Worker - Sligo

The work involves establishing and maintaining contact with schools, young people and their families in a sympathetic and non-judgemental environment. Also personal contact and support service for young people & liaising with TUSLA & other agencies, as appropriate.

Sligo

Clare Youth Service: Youth Justice Worker

A relevant third level qualification is essential. Training is provided so applications from individuals with qualifications in Social Care, Education, Health Promotion, Community Development, Social Science and similar areas will be considered. This role is 37.5 hours/week.

Co Clare

Aosóg Child and Family Project: Family Support Worker

We require a Family Support Worker- full time post (39 hours). Applicants must have a qualification in Social Care / Community Work or a related area of study. Minimum Level 7. Minimum of 2 years’ work experience working with vulnerable and hard to reach families.

Dublin 7

Barnardos: Project Worker (Part Time) - Mulhuddart

As a Project Worker, we appreciate the value of your time when providing essential services, that’s why we have the necessary support structures & network in place that will allow you to make a real impact on the lives of children in Ireland. Part-time (30 hours) role.

Mulhuddart, Co Dublin

Barnardos: Project Worker (Full Time, Maternity Cover) - Mulhuddart

We are looking for an experienced Project Worker. The primary purpose of this role is to conduct Initial Assessments on low – medium risk referrals received from Tusla’s social work department using the Signs of Safety approach to child protection & welfare concerns.

Mulhuddart, Co Dublin

Crosscare: Youth Justice Worker - Dundrum

The ideal candidate must have a third level qualification and experience in youth work working with high needs young people who can present with challenging behaviour. Possess strong interpersonal skills & the ability to work as part of a team & on a one-to-one basis.

Dundrum, Dublin

Crosscare: Youth Development Officer - Bray

To deliver youth work programmes, focused on young people identified as most in need in an area. Must have a relevant Third Level Qualification in Youth Work or a related area & have a minimum of 2 year experience in the sector. Full clean driving licence is desirable.

Co Wicklow

Barnardos: Project Workers x 2 - Dublin South Central

As part of the national service, delivery framework the primary purpose of this post is to conduct Initial Assessments on low – medium risk referrals received from Tusla social work department using the Signs of Safety approach to child protection & welfare concerns.

Dublin 8

YMCA Dublin: Play & Youth Work Supervisors x 2 and Playworkers x 3

We are recruiting for 5 key positions: Play & Youth Work Supervisors x 2 & Playworkers (part time) x 3. A unique opportunity to work directly with school-aged children and young people, helping to create inclusive, play-inspired environments where everyone can thrive.

Dublin 17 & Dublin 13

Crosscare: Manager - Lucan Youth Service

Ensure staff members spend required direct contact hours working with young people with an emphasis on targeted young people and those most in need. Provide support/supervision to staff on a monthly basis. Develop & foster an advocacy approach within the service.

Lucan, Co Dublin