Ireland’s leading children’s charity is recruiting:

Project Worker – Limerick North

Location: Barnardos Family Support Service, Limerick North

Contract: Full-Time (37 hours per week) & Contract until Feb 2026

Salary: €34,213 - €52,883 Depending on Experience

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 Project 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 Project Worker to join our team in our Limerick North Family Support Service. The primary purpose of this role is to develop and implement programmes that respond to the needs to the families and children referred to the service.

What will my day to day look like?

• Assessing the needs of the children and families who engage with our service using Barnardos Assessment framework and Meitheal
• Being vigilant for signs of any kind of abuse or neglect and reporting any concerns in relation to child welfare in accordance with Barnardos Child Protection Policy
• Key working with individual children and families, meeting their needs and advocating on their behalf
• Liaising with families, community, statutory and voluntary bodies and attending and contributing to reviews, case conferences and court as required

What experience do I need?

• A minimum of 2 years’ post-qualification experience of working with vulnerable children and families
• Experience of working in partnership with families and carers
• Experience of planning, implementing and reviewing programmes with children and/or families

Do I need a qualification?

Yes, to be considered for this role you will hold a recognised third level practice qualification (minimum Level 7 on the QQI) in one of the following:

• Early Childhood Care and Education / Social Care / Education / Social Work / Youth Work / or related discipline (Nursing, Psychology, Early Years’ Education).

Additional information:

A full driving licence and access to the use of a suitably insured car is essential.

The post-holder is initially assigned to work in the Limerick North service but may be required in the future to work in other project(s) in the Limerick area in line with Organisational needs.

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

Closing date: 12pm Wednesday 01 January 2025
Interview date: TBC

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.