Ireland’s leading children’s charity is recruiting:

Project Worker, Children’s Bereavement Service 
Dublin 1

Location: Lower Buckingham Street, Dublin 1 with occasional home working and regional travel.

Contract: Part-time (22.5 hours / 3 days per week) and Permanent

Salary: €20,805 – €32,159 (Pro-rated for 22.5 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 Bereavement Service team in Dublin.

What will my day to day look like?

In this role, you will develop and implement services that respond to the needs of children and families affected by the death of a close family member. You will be responsible for the following:

• Assessing the needs of the children and the families engaging with the project.
• Planning, implementing and reviewing services for children/young people/carers/ families affected by bereavement based on an assessment of their individual needs. Such services will include family work and individual work with children, and at times may also include group work.
• Being vigilant for signs of physical, sexual and emotional abuse, neglect and any concerns regarding the welfare of children. To record concerns promptly and accurately. To consult with the Designated Person and take appropriate action in accordance with Barnardos Child Protection policy.
• Providing information, training and consultancy services to carers/professional groups in aspects of childhood bereavement.
• Liaising effectively with families and other statutory, community and voluntary bodies and to attend and contribute to planning meetings/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.

What experience do I need?

• A minimum of 2 years’ post qualification experience of working with vulnerable children and families is required.
• Experience of working in a therapeutic way with children and families affected by trauma and grief.
• Experience of working in partnership with families and carers.
• Experience of planning, implementing and reviewing programmes with children and/or families.

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 is essential:

• Education / Social Care / Social Work / Youth Work / Psychology / Psychotherapy / Counselling / Psychiatric Nursing

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 you have initiated the application process.

Desirable Experience:

• A relevant accredited therapeutic qualification such as Counselling, Psychotherapy, Family therapy, Art therapy, Bereavement Studies in addition to above is desirable.

Full clean driving licence and access to the use of a suitably insured car desirable.

The post-holder will be initially assigned to work in the Bereavement Service, Buckingham Street, Dublin 1 but may be required to work in other services within the Dublin area in line with organisational needs.

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

Closing date: 5pm on 15 August 2025
Interview date: 26 August

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.