Children & Youth

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Midleton Family Resouce Centre: Family Support Worker

The Family Support Worker will work closely with the Manager to implement Midleton FRCs Child and Family Support Services. The ideal candidate should have a relevant third level qualification – Minimum Level 6 (for example, Family Support or Community Development).

Midleton, Co Cork
  • Children & Youth
  • Community

Cavan School Completion Programme & Local Management Committee: Project Workers

We on behalf of Cavan School Completion Programme & Local Management Committee invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the vacancies: Project Worker, 35hrs per week & Part-time Project Worker, 15hrs per week 1-Year Fixed Term contract.

Cavan
  • Children & Youth
  • Education & Training

Extern: Project Worker (Social Care Services) - Janus Justice Limerick

The Janus Justice Worker will be required to deliver all aspects of the programme in a flexible manner as part of a team. You will be responsible for developing interventions with young people and their families, as well as working closely with other organisations.

Co Limerick
  • Children & Youth
  • Community

Women's Aid Dundalk: Play Therapist (Part Time)

Women’s Aid Dundalk is inviting applications for a Play Therapist – Part-time role, 10 hours / week. The successful candidate will have qualification and accreditation by Academy of Play & Child Psychotherapy or relevant academic qualification such as IAPPC or APAC.

Co Louth
  • Children & Youth

Rowan (Child and Parent Services): Rapid Access Residential Centre Vacancies

We are opening a four-bed Rapid Access residential centre In Carlow which will provide respite breaks for children under twelve years of age. We are now recruiting for the following positions - Social Care Leader, Social Care Worker and Live Night Staff.

Carlow
  • Children & Youth

Bagenalstown Family Resource Centre: Home Visiting Support Worker (Maternity Cover)

We invite applications for this wonderful programme being offered to Parents by Bagenalstown and surrounding areas. Preparing for Life is a prevention and early intervention programme. This position is for 20 hours per week, Maternity Cover – TUSLA funded.

Co Carlow
  • Children & Youth
  • Community

ACM Community Centre: General Manager

You will be the main point of contact for the Childcare Facility and Community Centre and, in line with ACM’s mission, aims and objectives, will endeavor to provide a positive focal point for the local community. 39 hours per week, flexible hours subject to agreement.

Castleconnell, Co Limerick
  • Children & Youth
  • Community

ACM Community Centre: Childcare Supervisor

To supervise & lead other childcare staff on a daily basis. To support in providing the following services including fullday care, Pre-School, After School, breakfast Club & school collection. To support in developing and implementing age - appropriate curriculums.

Castleconnell, Co Limerick
  • Children & Youth
  • Community

ChildVision: Director of Fundraising and Communications

We are seeking an experienced & dynamic senior fundraising professional to join our leadership team as Director of Fundraising & Communications. This is a pivotal role in advancing our mission by embedding a culture of philanthropy across the organisation.

Drumcondra, Dublin 9
  • Children & Youth

Athlone Community Services Council: Early Childhood Educators - Clonbrusk Childcare Centres

Minimum 1 year work experience with different ages of children from babies to toddler to preschools. Be willing to work at least 37.5 hrs per week. Minimum QQI Level 7 in Childcare. Strong work ethic. Ability to work on own initiative. Ability to work as part of a team.

Co Westmeath
  • Children & Youth
  • Community

Barnardos: Administrator (Part Time) – Guardian ad Litem Service

The purpose of this role is to provide an efficient and flexible administrative support to the service in an integrated way with the wider organisation. Part-time 30 hours per week. Specific purpose contract. Minimum of two years’ relevant experience essential.

Cork or Dublin
  • Children & Youth

Extern: Relief Workers (Janus & Time Out Projects) - Galway & Roscommon

Our aim to prevent the reception of young people into care and/or to support community or foster placements. We also aim to support young people returning to the community from residential care/ custody.​ Relief Workers required for Janus & Time Out Projects

Galway & Roscommon
  • Children & Youth
  • Community

Extern: Project Workers (Janus & Time Out Projects) - Galway & Roscommon

Project Workers, 37.5 hours per week required for the Janus programme and also the Extern Time Out Service in Galway Roscommon. Project Workers will be required to deliver all aspects of the programme in a flexible manner as part of a team. Permanent contracts.

Galway & Roscommon
  • Children & Youth
  • Community

Rise Counselling & Psychotherapy: Play Therapist (Affiliate Role)

We are inviting applications for a play therapist to join our clinical team on an affiliate basis. Once contracted with the practice, the candidate will be referred clients on an ongoing basis within their particular skill set. Supervised clinical experience is required.

Kilcoole, Co Wicklow
  • Children & Youth
  • Health

North Tipperary Development Company: Childcare Assistant vacancies

NTDC is currently looking to recruit experienced Early Years Professionals to help in our busy Roscrea Childcare Centres for: Full Time Childcare Assistant, Part time Childcare Assistant and Relief positions. Candidates will have a minimum FETAC level 5 in childcare.

Roscrea, Co Tipperary
  • Children & Youth
  • Education & Training

Swan Regional Youth Service: Youth Diversion Manager

If you are interested in becoming a senior manager of a creative and exciting team which works with young people engaged with a Youth Diversion Project, then you should consider our current opportunity. Full time, 35 hours per week, 1-year fixed term contract.

Dublin
  • Children & Youth
  • Community

Cherry Orchard Equine Centre: Youth Worker

This is an excellent opportunity for a hardworking professional who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people and committed to designing and implementing meaningful interventions in line with the UBU service level agreement. Full time role.

Dublin 10
  • Children & Youth
  • Community

Cherry Orchard Equine Centre: Youth Justice Worker

This is an excellent opportunity for a hardworking professional who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people and committed to designing and implementing meaningful interventions in line with the Youth Diversion Project operational guidelines.

Dublin 10
  • Children & Youth
  • Community

Roscommon LEADER Partnership: Project Worker Youth Service 2 UBU

The Project Worker will have a capacity for youth service delivery in outcomes focused settings and will be responsible for all day to day operational functions of the project. The Project Worker will be responsible for all day to day operational functions of the project.

Co Roscommon
  • Children & Youth

Barnardos: Trauma Informed Project Worker, Dublin

The purpose of this full time (37 hours per week) role is to develop and implement programmes that respond to the needs of children and families referred to both services working in partnership with families and other organisational, community and voluntary bodies.

Dublin 24
  • Children & Youth

Longford Community Resources: Youth Service Co-ordinator

The Co-ordinator for the County Longford Youth Service project will work 35 hours per week with an initial contract to 31st December 2026. You will be responsible for overseeing the implementation and day-to-day operation of County Longford Youth Service.

Templemichael, Co Longford
  • Children & Youth
  • Community

My Project Minding You: Family Project Worker (Part Time)

The purpose of the role is to work developmentally in identifying the needs of the family, to support engagement with My Project through one to one interventions and the delivery of group programmes. This position is part time (19 - 21 hours per week).

Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin
  • Children & Youth
  • Community

Ennis Montessori School: Service Manager

Ennis Montessori School is looking for a Service Manager to join our team. This is a full time role (39 hrs per week). Some flexible working is available upon agreement. Have a Level 7/8 degree (this is preferable but not essential). Have experience in leadership and HR.

Ennis, Co Clare
  • Children & Youth
  • Education & Training

Clare County Childcare Committee: Development Officer

Clare County Childcare Committee are a support and advice agency for the Early Learning and Care, School Aged Childcare & Childminding Sector in the county. Applications are being sought from suitably qualified & experienced people for the role of Development Officer.

Ennis, Co Clare
  • Children & Youth

Belvedere Youth Club: Vacancies for Diamond Youth Justice Team

We will work in conjunction with the Probation Service & other stakeholders to deliver The Diamond Youth Justice programme to clients referred through existing pathways. We have the following vacancies: 2 Project workers, Process facilitator & Family Therapist.

Dublin 1
  • Children & Youth