Ireland’s leading children’s charity is recruiting:

Community Support Worker 
Hybrid / Christchurch Square, Dublin 8

Location: Leinster / Hybrid Role / Barnarrdos Head Office, Christchurch Square

Contract: Part-Time (22.5 hours) & Fixed Term contract to 31st December 2025
- Role will continue subject to funding

Salary: €17,383 - €23,267 DOE (This is the pro-rated salary for 22.5 hours)

Why work at Barnardos?

Are you a purpose driven individual who is passionate about making a difference and helping some of society’s most vulnerable children? At Barnardos, we pride ourselves on delivering impactful services that make a difference to the lives of children and families across Ireland.

We believe that childhood lasts a lifetime. As trauma informed specialists our core purpose is to provide the necessary support for children to overcome childhood adversity, embedding a trauma informed ethos and practice into every service we provide.

What we can offer you?

As a Community Support Worker, we appreciate the value of your time when providing essential services, that’s why we have the necessary support structures and network in place that will allow you to make a real impact on the lives of children across Ireland. We also offer the following:

• Barnardos offers a competitive salary – recognising the experience you bring to the role
• Generous annual leave entitlements plus discretionary Company days
• Employee pension scheme with employer contribution/ Company Sick Pay Scheme
• Access to regular trauma informed support, supervision, training and many other professional development opportunities
• Tax saver and bike to work schemes in operation
• Access to the Employee Assistance/Wellbeing programme for employees and their immediate family members

What’s the role and service?

We are looking for an experienced Community Support Worker to join our new Barnardos Adult Boarded Out Practical Supports Service.

The Adult Boarded Out Service has a national remit and the new Community Support Worker will join a therapeutic team based across the four locations.

What will my day to day look like?

In this role, you will provide therapeutic and practical supports in the community to adults who have had experience of being boarded out as children in Ireland. You will be responsible for the following:

• Assessing the needs of adults engaging with the project.
• Traveling to clients homes and meet them within their own communities.
• Prioritising needs and devising an intervention plan in consultation with the Line Manager.
• Networking with other agencies in consultation with service users to ensure an integrated approach to meeting the client’s needs.
• Reviewing progress on an ongoing basis with the Line Manager and adapt intervention plan accordingly.
• Liaising effectively with other statutory, community and voluntary bodies and to attend and contribute to meetings as required.

What experience do I need?

Essential:

• 6-12 months relevant experience working in a community setting with vulnerable adults

Desirable:

• Specific experience in working in the field of adults impacted by adoption and foster care is highly desirable.
• Experience in providing therapeutic support to vulnerable adults

Do I need a qualification?

• A minimum of a FETAC Level 5 in a social care related discipline is desirable.
• Candidates with significant experience specific to the post without a relevant qualification will also be considered.
• Good computer skills are essential.

Full driving licence and access to the use of a suitably insured car essential.

For full job description and to apply please visit Current Job Vacancies – Barnardos

Closing date: 12pm Sunday 13 April 2025
Interview date: Wednesday 17 April

Shortlisting will apply (please note, CVs are not accepted on their own, candidates must complete and submit our application form through Barnardos website).

Barnardos is an equal opportunity employer.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.