Children & Youth

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Tusla Residential Care: Social Care Workers

We are seeking dedicated Social Care Workers to join a new service, focused on providing a trauma-informed model of care for young people aged 13-17. This role involves creating a therapeutic environment through relationship-building & positive attachment development.

Meath, Dublin, Limerick, Cavan, Kildare & Laois

Focus Ireland: Relief Project Worker, Under 18s Residential Services

Recruiting Relief Project Care Workers to support our services. An exciting opportunity to work with a leading organisation in the field of social care, this opportunity will allow you to work in a range of services & develop your professional practice to an exceptional standard.

Templeogue & Dalkey, South Dublin

Three Steps: Deputy Centre Manager

A critical role (full time), supporting the Centre Manager and the team caring for vulnerable children and young people. If you are interested in this position, and are willing to work hard, to learn and develop as a Social Care practitioner, we would like to hear from you.

Co Meath

Three Steps: Social Care Workers

Seeking qualified Social Care Workers in Co Meath (near Navan, Athboy/Trim & Ashbourne). If you are able to care for vulnerable children, young people & adults and are willing to work hard, to learn & develop as a Social Care practitioner, we would like to hear from you.

Co Meath

Kells Early Years: Early Years Educator

We are currently recruiting an Early Years Educator (40 hours per week), The successful candidate must work well as part of a team with a broad knowledge of the National Frameworks Sìolta and Aistear. Must hold a minimum QQI Level 5 in Early Years Education & Care.

Kells, Co Kilkenny

Ballymun Regional Youth Resource: Porter (Permanent)

We are recruiting for a Porter (30 hours per week). The role will be assisting with the supervision of visitors and young people at events, and ensuring the safety & security of the premises. This position will require flexible day & evening hours & some weekend working.

Ballymun, Dublin 11

CARI: Fundraising Coordinator (Part Time)

A key role in ensuring our long-term sustainability & ability to support vulnerable children & families. The successful candidate will be responsible for building strong donor relationships, coordinating fundraising campaigns, and growing our base of unrestricted income.

Limerick / Hybrid

Resilience Healthcare: Team Leader – Residential Service

The Team Leader will be responsible for leading a dedicated team in delivering quality standards of care and support to children with intellectual disabilities and challenging behaviours. This is a full time position, 40-hour contract. Day, afternoon and / or evening shifts.

Hospital, Co Limerick

Candle Community Trust: Senior Youth Worker

A key position within the Candle organization and the successful applicant will be responsible for the oversight, planning, and delivery of quality frontline youth services. The position involves significant leadership & responsibilities within the service provision at Candle.

Dublin 10

Candle Community Trust: Project Worker

Candle Community Trust welcomes applications for the Project Worker (35hr p/w) position. This position is in collaboration with the Probation Service and works specifically with young people (14-20yrs) who are known to the Probation Service and Youth Justice Systems.

Dublin 10

Foróige: Youth Worker, SEM Project - New Choices Programme

Must have education to Degree standard preferably in Youth Work/Youth Justice/Drugs & Alcohol/Health Promotion Work. Candidates with exceptional, relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of degree qualifications. Access to car & full driving licence.

Ashbourne, Co Meath

CORE Youth Service: Community Youth Worker

This youth worker will work as part of the UBU youth work team collaborating with young people in delivering a variety of programmes in a fun safe environment using non-formal creative methodologies.

Dublin 8

St. Catherine’s Association: Quality & Compliance Officer

Lead auditor for St. Catherine’s Association with responsibility for auditing services, including designated centres. Conduct robust internal audits to a high standard in line with the regulatory requirements. Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.

Greystones, Co Wicklow

St. Catherine’s Association: Social Care Workers

Provide a high quality of life & supportive atmosphere for individuals in our care. Promote involvement / participation in all activities. Implement programmes designed to assist in learning new skills. Assist individuals to carry out tasks & activities and offer support as necessary.

Greystones, Co Wicklow

Good Shepherd Cork, Riverview: Social Care Vacancies

Riverview, part of Good Shepherd Cork in partnership with Tusla, are developing our existing service and seeking to recruit the following personnel to join its Children’s Residential Centre: 2 Permanent Full Time Social Care Workers; 1 Permanent Part time Social Care; Worker; 1 Permanent Full Time Social Care Leader; Relief Social Care Worker

Cork