Children & Youth

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Five Rivers Fostering Services: Social Care Worker

The Social Care Worker is a professional who is committed to the planning and delivering of quality care and other support services to individuals & groups with identified needs. The prime consideration at all times must be the interests of the children & young people.

Munster / Ballygarvan, Co Cork

Eden Social Care: Social Care Workers & Support Workers

Eden Social Care is currently recruiting dedicated Social Care Workers & Support Workers (full time, part-time & relief roles available) for our children’s residential centre. This centre provides high quality accommodation and care services for young people in need of support.

Castlecomer, Co Kilkenny

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

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

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

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

Hillview Community Resource Centre: Early Years Deputy Manager

We are currently seeking to appoint an experienced, Deputy Manager Team Lead to work as part of team to deliver a quality and effective community, early years’ service.. At least 2 years’ experience of planning, developing and delivering early years curriculum required.

Ballinteer, Dublin 16

Naíonra Thaobh na Coille: Early Years Educator

We are currently recruiting for Early Years Educators ( level 7/8 in Early Childhood Education/Care preferable) to join our service. We run a Preschool service implemented through the medium of Irish. We are looking for an enthusiastic, caring, professional to join our service.

Stepaside, Dublin 18

Bradóg Youth Service: Detached Youth Worker

Bradóg Youth Service invite applications for a full-time Detached Youth Worker post 35 hours per week from suitably qualified candidates. The successful candidate will be flexible in their working hours and willing to cover all aspects of our work when young people are available.

Dublin 1

Mitzi3: Social Care Vacancies & Support Workers

Mitzi3 is an exciting new Social Care Organisation providing care and support for young people. We are seeking a new team for a service we are opening early June in Limerick City. In this role, you will provide support and care for young people in a residential setting.

Limerick City

Barnardos: Project Worker - Ballyogan Family Support Service

This post has responsibility for direct work with children & families referred to the service. It will involve one-to-one intensive interventions supporting parents & children following difficult life events, as well as collaborative interagency delivery of some group work as required.

Dublin 18

St. Catherine’s Association: Behaviour Support Specialist

We have an exciting opportunity for a Behaviour Support Specialist on a specified purpose contract supporting children/young adults with intellectual disability. You are highly organized, eager for professional growth, and possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Co Wicklow

MCMA Healthcare: Health & Social Care Vacancies

We are recruiting for Social Care Workers & Healthcare Assistants/Support Workers. We specialise in the provision of agency Social Care staff to Mainstream Services working with young people, High Support & Special Care Services as well as Disability Residential Care & Day Services.

Nationwide

Tusla Special Care: Special Care Worker - Portrane

We are seeking dedicated Special Care Workers to join Tusla Child and Family Agency within their Special Care Units. Due to continued expansion in Dublin North (Portrane), we are recruiting Social Care professionals to support vulnerable young people needing this service.

Portrane, Co Dublin

Tusla Special Care: Special Care Worker - Lucan

We are seeking dedicated Special Care Workers to join Tusla Child and Family Agency within their Special Care Units. Due to continued expansion in Dublin West (Lucan), we are recruiting Social Care professionals to support vulnerable young people needing this service.

Lucan, Co Dublin