Ireland’s leading children’s charity is recruiting:

Project Worker – Lorien, Dublin 24

Location: Lorien, Tallaght, Dublin 24

Contract: Part-Time & Specific Purpose Contract - Maternity Cover until July 2026

Salary: €27,740 - €42,877 (Pro-rated for 30 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 Project Worker, 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. 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 an experienced Project Worker to join our team in our Lorien Child and Family Service. The primary purpose of this role is to 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.

What will my day to day look like?

• Assessing the needs of the children and the families engaging with the project
• Working with children and families in a trauma informed way to ensure best possible outcomes
• Planning, implementing and reviewing programmes for children/young people/carers/families based on an assessment of their individual and group needs
• Key work with individual children/young people/carers/families in order to meet their needs and to advocate on their behalf.
• Liaising effectively with families and other statutory, community and voluntary bodies and to attend and contribute to reviews and case conferences as required
• Working in partnership with other Barnardos services to best meet the needs of children and families by collaborating resources with planned interventions targeting groups/families of shared need
• Identifying and documenting to the line manager any unmet needs of children/young people/carers/families within the service, and to participate in the advocacy work of the agency

What experience do I need?

• A minimum of 2 years’ post-qualification experience of working with vulnerable children and families
• Planning, implementing and reviewing programmes with children and/or families
• Up to date knowledge on evidenced informed thinking with regard to interventions for children and families on an individual and group level
• Experience assessing children’s and families’ needs/ Preparing comprehensive needs led reports on children and families
• An understanding of how trauma can impact parenting, children and overall family functioning.
• Knowledge and understanding of addiction and recovery through a trauma informed lens is desirable but not essential
• Knowledge of Partnership with Parents, Friendship Group, Seasons for Growth and Strengthening Families and other evidence based programs is desirable

Do I need a qualification?

Yes, to be considered for this role you will hold a recognised third level practice qualification (minimum Level 7 on the QQI) in one of the following:

• Social Care / Education / Social Work / Youth Work / Early Childhood Care and Education or related discipline (Nursing, Psychology, Early Years’ Education).

Applicants must be registered or eligible for registration with CORU as a Social Care Worker. This includes those currently in the process of registration under CORU’s transitional arrangements (grandparenting route). Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria but have not yet completed registration are encouraged to apply. However, you will be required to provide proof of registration or evidence they have initiated the application process.

A Full driving licence and access to the use of a suitably insured vehicle essential.

The post-holder is initially assigned to work in the Lorien Child and Family Service but may be required in the future to work in other locations in the Dublin area in line with Organisational needs.

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

Closing date: 12pm on Friday 1 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.