Children & Youth

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Three Steps: Social Care Workers - Ashbourne, Oldcastle & Navan

Purpose of the role: Working as part of a team to provide safe, compassionate & professionally informed care to the children & young people placed in the centre with the primary aim of addressing issues that are preventing them from living at home or in foster care.

Co Meath

Bagenalstown Family Resource Centre: Play Therapist (Sessional)

The Play Therapist (15 hours per week) will use a variety of play & creative arts techniques to support children with mild to moderate psychological and emotional difficulties. The Play Therapist will provide therapeutic support primarily to children aged 4-12 years old.

Bagenalstown, Co Carlow

YMCA Dublin: Vacancies in Children and Youth Services

Working with YMCA Dublin. We are hiring for key roles: Youth Support Worker, Dublin 2 / Dublin 13, Réidh Support Worker, Dublin 2, School Aged Childcare Coordinator, Dublin 17 & Dublin 13 and After School & Youth Work Supervisor, Dublin 17 & Dublin 13.

Dublin

Youth New Ross: Youth Project Coordinator (Permanent, Part Time)

Looking for someone who is passionate about Youth Work and the empowerment of young people. This position is 4 full days per week (28 hours) includes evenings & very occasional weekend work. A minimum Level 7 recognised qualification in Youth Work is essential.

Co Wexford

Youngballymun: Programme Manager

We are looking for a Programme Manager to work alongside the Director and support the overall development of the organisation. Seeking an experienced, energetic, confident & pro-active individual with excellent written, verbal & inter-personal communication skills.

Dublin 9

Solis MMC Children’s Services: Support Worker (SCSIP Centres)

We provide services to Separated Children Seeking International Protection (SCSIP).. The services we provide are in keeping with the standards as contained in the National Standards for Childrens Residential Centres & applicant should have a knowledge of these standards.

Co Meath

Future Foundations: Social Care Leader

We are seeking a Social Care Leader to oversee & support the daily operations of a residential unit for separated children. Provide guidance to the care team, ensure compliance with regulatory standards, and lead on care planning, team development, and crisis response.

Cootehall, Co Roscommon

Future Foundations: Social Care Worker

We are currently recruiting Social Care Workers to join our dedicated residential care team. This is a deeply rewarding & vital role that involves providing day-to-day care, cultural & emotional support, and advocacy for children navigating the Irish care & asylum systems.

Cootehall, Co Roscommon

Crosscare: Youth Justice Worker - Ballymun

The Youth Justice Worker will engage with young people referred to the project due to offending, substance use, or antisocial behaviour. They will support people in making positive life choices, re-engaging with education or training, and developing pro-social behaviours.

Ballymun, Dublin 9

Crosscare: Youth Justice Worker - Ronanstown Youth Service

Identify, engage & work directly with participants on issues related to their offending, substance use and/or antisocial behaviour in a youth work process. Work in partnership with Gardaí/local agencies that participants may be linked with in order to respond to their needs.

Clondalkin, Dublin 22

Crosscare: Youth Justice Worker - Dundrum Youth Service

Identify, engage & work directly with participants on issues related to their offending, substance use and/or antisocial behaviour in a youth work process. Work in partnership with Gardaí/local agencies that participants may be linked with in order to respond to their needs.

Dundrum, Dublin

Kildare County Childcare Committee: Clerical Officer

The main purpose of the role is to work as part of an established team within Kildare County Childcare Committee to provide reception, office & administrative services for KCCC team and childcare service providers. This role is 35 hours per week. fixed term contract.

Co Kildare

Youth New Ross: Family Project Workers x 2

We are recruiting for posts within The Family Project - 2 full time Family Project Workers (35 hours/week). A minimum Level 7 in Social Care and a minimum of 2 years’ paid experience in a Family Support or Social Care setting required for an application to be considered.

Co Wexford

Cabra for Youth: Youth Workers x 2

We invites applications from suitably qualified enthusiastic people for the following positions: Youth Workers x 2 - Full Time Post (35 hours) & Part Time Post (21 hours). You will primarily be involved in identifying and engaging with young people at risk in the community.

Dublin 7

Léargas: Development Officer, ASPIRE-PEACEPLUS

We are seeking an enthusiastic and driven individual to join the Léargas team as a Development Officer. This role offers an exciting opportunity to advance your career while working in a transnational partnership for education and learning for children and young people.

Dublin / Hybrid