Children & Youth

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Foróige: Youth Justice Workers - WAY YDP

We are currently recruiting for 4 Youth Justice Worker roles (3 Youth Justice Workers with 12 to 17 year olds and 1 Early Intervention Worker engaging with 8 to 11 year olds). Other Youth Diversion Project posts may become available during the course of this recruitment process.

Blessington & Arklow, Co Wicklow

Foróige: Administration Coordinator - Hub na nÓg

The Administration Coordinator collaborates with all members of the Hub na nÓg team to provide administrative support, coordinating training, in-person events, online meetings, and consultations with children and young people in their role. Full-time post (35 hours/week).

Dublin

Children’s Residential Service: Social Care Worker

We are a new, exciting organisation committed to providing trauma-informed responses to young people living in Children’s Residential Service. We are currently looking for like-minded professionals to join our team in supporting young people in a therapeutic environment.

Sligo

Crinan Youth Project: Therapist (Part Time)

We are seeking to employ a skilled, dynamic worker for the post: Therapist (17.5 hours), to work with young people. The person we are seeking will be enthusiastic, highly motivated and will have the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team in a community based project.

Dublin

Empowerment Plus: Social Care Workers

Provide one-on-one support for children, young people, parents & vulnerable adults. Promote independent living for individuals with disabilities. Support foster families & help prevent placement breakdown. Assist young adults transitioning from care to independent living.

Nationwide

Tusla Residential Care: Social Care Manager

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

Galway & Limerick

The Cottage Home Child and Family Services: Relief Social Care Workers

As Relief Social Care Worker you will play an important role in ensuring young people achieve their full potential. You will assist them in building on their strengths and abilities, while maintaining a positive and trustworthy relationship with them and their families.

Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin

Pathways Ireland: Social Care Leaders & Social Care Workers

Due to expansion Pathways Ireland are now recruiting for the following positions: Social Care Leaders – Full Time – Kildare and Laois, Social Care Workers – Full Time and Part Time – Kildare, Laois and Carlow and Relief Social Care Workers – positions available in all locations.

Various Locations

Smyly Trust Services: Deputy Social Care Manager

Part of the management team which will lead our team of Social Care Workers. Working closely with our Director of Services, you will be responsible for the development & promotion of the professional social care that delivers the best possible outcomes for our young people.

Dun Laoghaire / Monkstown, Co Dublin

Ashdale Care Ireland: Social Care Workers

To work as a member of a residential team to create a safe & caring environment which meets the individual & group needs of the children who live here. You must practice in accordance with relevant childcare legislation, national standards, and our Policies & Procedures.

Donegal / Cavan / Monaghan

Poppintree Youth Project: Youth Worker

Poppintree Youth Project is seeking a dedicated Youth Worker to join our dynamic team. This role is funded under the UBU Your Place Your Space scheme & focuses on developing & delivering engaging programmes & activities for young people aged 10-24 in Poppintree, Ballymun.

Dublin 11