Children & Youth

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Bradóg Youth Service: Administrator (Part Time) - Youth Diversion & Detached Team

The successful applicants will have a professional qualification in Administration / Finance or similar field. Leaving Cert minimum level of Education. 3 years’ experience working in administration / finance preferrable in Community or Non-Profit setting. Part-Time, 2 days per week.

Dublin 1 / Dublin 7
  • Children & Youth

Belvedere Youth Club: Youth Work Assistant

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, energetic and enthusiastic person to join team. This is a busy role and the successful candidate will have a wide brief across a number of work areas. They will work alongside our youth work team within a busy youth-work setting.

Dublin 1
  • Children & Youth

Breffni Community Childcare: Preschool Leader

Breffni Community Childcare Service is looking for a dedicated full-time Early Years Practitioner to join our friendly & successful team. We provide a supportive work environment & opportunities for professional growth. Minimum QQI Level 6 in Early Childhood Care and Education.

Co Leitrim
  • Children & Youth

Society of Saint Vincent de Paul: Childcare Worker (Part Time) – St. Joseph's Childcare Centre

We are looking to recruit a permanent Childcare Worker (20 hours / week) to join our St. Joseph's Childcare Centre. Your will have responsibility for providing quality early childhood care and education to children and to guide & supervise children in a safe & caring environment.​

Ballybricken, Co Waterford
  • Children & Youth
  • Community

MFRC Community Preschool: AIM Support Worker (Part Time)

MFRC Childcare is recruiting an AIM Support Worker for our preschool service based in Millennium Family Resource Centre, Glengoole, Thurles, Co. Tipperary. This is a part time temporary contract for 15 hours per week Monday to Friday 9.30 am to 12.30 pm up until 27th June 2025.

Thurles, Co Tipperary
  • Children & Youth
  • Community

Kellsgrange Residential Care Services: Social Care Worker

We provide therapeutic care to children aged 13-17 in a mainstream setting. We are hiring for the role of Social Care Worker. The role will require a dedication and passion to working therapeutically as part of a multidisciplinary-team with children within a single-occupancy setting.

Co Waterford
  • Children & Youth

Kilmore West Youth Project: Early Intervention Worker & Youth Justice Worker

We are looking to recruit to 2 positions - an Early Intervention Worker (8-11 years) and a Youth Justice Worker (12-17 years). We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated, creative individuals to provide a range of supports & services to meet the needs of young people & families.

Belmayne / Clongriffin & Kilmore, Dublin
  • Children & Youth

Foróige: Project Worker, DSL School Completion Programme

The School Completion Programme is a targeted programme which aims to increase the numbers of children & young people staying in primary & post primary school and in doing so improve the number that complete the Senior Cycle, or equivalent. Works with students aged 4-18.

Ballyfermot, Co Dublin
  • Children & Youth
  • Education & Training

Foróige: Programme Officer, Donegal YDP Mentoring Programme

The programme matches an adult volunteer to a young person in need of support. Its core assumption is that a caring & supportive friendship will develop & reinforce the positive development of the young person. Typically, the match meets once a week, for one to two hours.

Co Donegal
  • Children & Youth

Foróige: Mentoring Programme Officer, Mentoring Cork

Applicant will have education to National Diploma or Degree standard preferably in Youth / Justice / Health Promotion work (candidates with exceptional, relevant work experience may also be considered in lieu of degree qualifications). Access to car and full Irish driving licence.

Co Cork
  • Children & Youth

Rainbow Community Services: Social Care Vacancies

We are expanding, with new children’s residential centre service in Drogheda opening soon; we are inviting applications for the following job vacancies - Social Care Manager, Deputy Social Care Manager, Social Care Leader, Social Care Workers and Relief Social Care Workers.

Drogheda, Co Louth
  • Children & Youth

Clarecare: Social Care Leader - Life Story Work

The Social Care Leader (full time) gathers the child/young person’s key information from various sources to build a picture of the child’s history. This involves working closely with the allocated social worker, other professionals, birth family members and foster carers / caregivers.

Ennis, Co Clare
  • Children & Youth
  • Health

FDYS: Project Worker Community Based Drugs Initiative

You will have responsibility to develop & implement the Community Based Drugs Initiative with a focus on marginalised communities. You will liaise with local communities to co-ordinate the delivery of a range of programmes, identified as being appropriate to meet local needs.

Wexford
  • Children & Youth
  • Health

SWAN Regional Youth Service: Additional Youth Justice Workers x 2

Responsible for ensuring the development & implementation of: Youth Justice Strategy 2021 - 2027. Better Outcomes, Brighter Futures: The National Policy Framework for Children and Young People, 2023 - 2028. The Critical Social Education Model. Strategic Goals 2024 – 2028.

Dublin 1
  • Children & Youth

SWAN Regional Youth Service: Additional Youth Diversion Family Support Worker

The Family Support Worker is viewed as a senior position within the Youth Diversion Team. Must have a relevant third-level qualification in Community & Youth Work, Social Care, or a related discipline & at least two years’ experience of working with young people or families.

Dublin 1
  • Children & Youth

Mol an Óige Afterschool and Breakfast Club: Assistant Manager

The post holder will assist the manager with the effective running of the service. The successful candidate will help devise activities and work alongside the manager to provide quality care to children in a safe, calm and fun environment. 15-hours per week, term time only.

Ennistymon, Co Clare
  • Children & Youth

North Tipperary Development Company: Childcare Services Manager

The appointee will be responsible for ensuring the effective & efficient operation of the Service and the quality of the supports offered. S/he will be responsible for providing supervision & support for staff in relation to the work and their ongoing professional development.

Roscrea, Co Tipperary
  • Children & Youth

Solis MMC Children’s Services: Social Care Worker

We are opening a four-bed Rapid Access residential centre in north Dublin which will provide respite breaks for children under 12. We are recruiting for the position - Social Care Worker. The successful candidate will have a level 7 qualification in social care or equivalent.

North Dublin
  • Children & Youth

Hillview Community Resource Centre: Family Support Community Development Worker

We are currently seeking to appoint an experienced, permanent Family Support Community Development Worker (4–5 days week), to work as part of team to deliver a quality and effective community service. Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Dublin 16
  • Children & Youth
  • Community

Frontline Dublin: Childcare Practitioner

We are seeking an enthusiastic and energetic full time Childcare Practitioner to join our vibrant childcare team. Our Children’s Project, which includes a preschool and afterschool service, cares for socially excluded, marginalised children and families impacted by addiction.

Inchicore, Dublin
  • Children & Youth

Bandon Family Resource Centre: Youth and Community Worker (Part Time)

We are recruiting a part-time Youth and Community Worker to promote integration of the new communities to existing programmes. The post holder will be expected to perform other duties relevant to this position as the post develops. This role is 20 hours per week.

Bandon, Co Cork
  • Children & Youth
  • Community

Finglas Youth Resource Centre: Youth Worker (Part Time)

Youth Workers are responsible for developing and implementing a range of youth work programmes under our UBU target groups to meet the developmental needs of young people deemed to be at risk within the Finglas Community. This role is part time, 20 hours per week.

Dublin 11
  • Children & Youth

Finglas Youth Resource Centre: Youth Worker (Full Time)

Youth Workers are responsible for developing and implementing a range of youth work programmes under our UBU target groups to meet the developmental needs of young people deemed to be at risk within the Finglas Community. This role is full time, 35 hours per week.

Dublin 11
  • Children & Youth