Children & Youth

You can find listings of up-to-date employment opportunities in this section. View listings grouped by deadline.  You can advertise a Job Vacancy with us.

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Crosscare: Counsellor - Finglas

The post holder will engage in therapeutic relationships with clients 12 to 25. The post holder will work with other members of the clinical team to provide a person-centred care service. This role is 35 hours per week, permanent contract. Must have access to own transport.

Finglas, Dublin

Crosscare: Keyworker - Wicklow

The purpose of this role is to work along a team of counsellors supporting young people and parents. To roll out programmes as necessary and to actively engage with the young people / parents on the waiting list. This role is 35 hours per week and is a permanent contract.

Co Wicklow

Crosscare: Youth Development Officer - Bray Youth Service

The purpose of this role is to deliver Youth Work programmes & interventions based on Crosscare’s Youth Work Approach and the UBU funding service requirement, which are young person centred & outcomes focused with an emphasis on those most in need in the area.

Bray, Co Wicklow

Kerry Community Youth Service: Family Support Co-Ordinator

Support Families. Make a Lasting Impact. Join Our Team at Kerry Community Youth Service! Are you ready to lead a vital service that makes a real difference to vulnerable families? If you're motivated, passionate, and ready to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you!

Co Kerry

Lourdes Youth & Community Services: Financial Officer

We are recruiting a Financial Officer, permanent full time role (35 hours). Exciting financial career opportunity for the right candidate, to work in a positive workplace and to play your part in supporting education needs of people living in the North East Inner City of Dublin.

Dublin 1

CLAY Youth Diversion Project: Youth Justice Family Support Worker

To work with an experienced team of Youth Justice Workers, with a lead & direct role in working and further developing the CLAY Family Support YDP programme. To provide focused, person centred support to families & young people referred to CLAY YDP. Full time role.

Dublin 12 / Dublin 8

Core Youth Service: Financial Administrator (Part Time)

Core Youth Service is seeking a part time Financial Administrator (25 hours per week) to join the team in a busy, demanding & dynamic youth work environment. Relevant QQI standard as a minimum is essential. Professional development in accounts would de desirable.

Dublin 8

CARI (Children at Risk in Ireland): Psychotherapist (Part Time)

We are seeking a dedicated & compassionate professional to join our team in a part-time (1 day per week ) psychotherapist role. If you are driven to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children & families affected by child sexual abuse, we want to hear from you.

Santry, Dublin

Northside Family Resource Centre: Senior Youth Worker

This role (full-time, 35 hours) will support the effective running of youth projects and programmes in Northside Family Resource Centre. Responsible to support the development of a system of supports aimed at fostering and maintaining the young person’s development.

Limerick City

Young Social Innovators: Office Manager with HR

The role requires a highly organised, people-focused individual with strong office and IT skills, and solid HR knowledge. You will manage office management, day-to-day HR activities, support internal processes, and maintain high standards across training and compliance.

Glasnevin, Dublin / Hybrid

UNICEF: Business Development Manager

We’re looking for a New Business dynamo to join our powerhouse Corporate Partnerships team, who is passionate about finding new opportunities to develop strategic partnerships with Ireland’s private sector. Hybrid role - 4 days from home & 1 day from the office.

Hybrid / Dublin 1

Foróige: Youth Justice Worker, POINT YDP

Applicants must have education to Degree standard preferably in the area of Youth/Justice/Social/ Community Work. Exceptional, relevant work experience may also be considered in lieu of degree qualifications. Ability to relate to young people & engage the target group.

Thurles, Co Tipperary

Smyly Trust Services: Social Care Leader (Permanent)

Smyly Trust Services is a small voluntary organisation providing medium and long-term residential care for young people from the age of 13-17yrs. Applicants must have diploma or degree in Social Care or an equivalent qualification and be eligible to register with CORU.

Monkstown & Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin

Little Leaps: Early Years Educators

We are looking for full time, caring, patient, fun & energetic Early Years Educators, 30-35 hours per week. Term Time working only but paid for 44 weeks. Applicants must have a minimum of a Level 5 and at least one years experience. FAR and Manual Handling are desirable.

Ashbourne, Co Meath