Children & Youth

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Deansrath Family Centre: Early Years Educator

The ideal candidate should have an interest and desire to partake in training and delivery of other programmes offered within family centre- these include The Incredible Years therapeutic programme for children & Rainbows amongst others. 28 hours/week post.

Dublin 22

Sherrard House: Social Care Leader

Support, encourage and enable each young person to meet their full potential by working with them in conjunction with their families, social workers, counsellors, schools and other relevant professionals. Provide the young people with positive life experiences.

Dublin 1

In Sync Youth and Family Services: Therapeutic Project Worker

The roles include completing comprehensive needs assessments with families, and providing interventions & supports for families. Developing relationships with families & supporting families through their challenges is key to these roles. Full & Part-time roles available.

Naas, Co Kildare

National Childcare Residential Services: Social Care Leader

Are you interested in becoming part of an mainstream residential care team, where you will be recognised as a valued member of the care team, working as part of a team in a creative, positive and supported environment in order to enhance the lives of young people.

Enfield, Co Meath

Foróige: Senior Inclusivity Participation Officers x 2

We are recruiting 2 Senior Inclusivity Participation Officers to lead out and assist the National Participation Office in recruitment, retention & good practice in engaging underrepresented cohorts of children and young people (in particular young Travellers) in their work.

Negotiable / Dublin

Foróige: Youth Justice Worker, WAY YDP

We are recruiting for 5 Youth Justice Worker roles (3 Youth Justice Workers with 12 to 17 year olds, 1 Early Intervention Worker engaging with 8 to 11 year olds, and 1 Family Support Worker). Other YDP posts may become available during the course of this process.

Blessington, Arklow & Wicklow

Foróige: Youth Officer, Kildare Drug Prevention Education Initiative

Must have education to Degree standard (Level 7), preferably in youth / addiction / health promotion/ research or significant relevant experience in the area. Ability to support and signpost young people and families on options available. Ability to engage target group.

Newbridge, Co Kildare

Foróige: Early Intervention Worker, LEAP YDP

We are currently recruiting an Early Intervention Youth Justice Workers. Other YDP posts may become available. Working in a YDP, regardless of the role, will allow you to take a journey with young people and families, who are often the most marginalised & disadvantaged.

Co Longford

Foróige: Youth Justice Worker, LEAP YDP

Must have education to Degree standard preferably in the area of Youth/Justice/Social/Community Work, candidates with exceptional, relevant work experience may also be considered in lieu of degree qualification). Ability to relate to young people & engage the target group.

Co Longford

Foróige: Youth Officer, The Drum Project, Kilkenny

The project aims to enable young people in Kilkenny City and County to involve themselves consciously and actively in their own development and the development of their community so as to enhance their life chances and to assist them in fulfilling their potential.

Kilkenny

Foróige: Youth Officer - Croom UBU Project

The Croom UBU Project is managed by Foróige and funded through the Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board on behalf of the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth and the UBU- Your Place, Your Space targeted youth funding scheme.

Croom, Co Limerick

Cherry Orchard Equine Centre: Youth Justice Worker

We are delighted to be recruiting a new team member. An excellent opportunity for a hardworking, experienced professional who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people. We are pleased to offer flexibility for these roles as full time or part time.

Dublin 10

St. Catherine’s Association: Respite Service Manager

St. Catherine’s Association have an exciting opportunity for a Respite Service Manager (169 hours per month), managing a service supporting children/young adults. You are a dynamic and energetic team player with excellent leadership skills & management experience.

Co Wicklow

Barnardos: Project Workers x 2 - Dublin South Central

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 and welfare concerns.

Dublin 8

Drogheda Youth Development: Youth Worker (Boomerang Youth Service)

To engage in the day-to-day delivery of the services as required. Identify and engage programme participants in line with programme objectives. Deliver programmes incorporating individual & group work. Co-design a plan tailored to the individual participant needs.

Co Louth / Hybrid