Ireland’s leading children’s charity is recruiting:

Project Worker, Family Support 
Enniscorthy, Wexford

Location: Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford.

Contract: Part-Time (3 days / 22.5 hours per week) and Permanent

Salary: €20,805.05 – €32,158.40 (Pro-Rata for 22.5 hours per week)

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 Family Support Service in Wexford.

What will my day to day look like?

In this role, you will develop and implement programmes that respond to the needs of children and families referred to the service, working in partnership with families and other organisational, community and voluntary bodies. You will be responsible for the following:

• Assessing the needs of the children and the families engaging with the project
• Planning, implementing and reviewing programmes for children/young people/carers/families based on an assessment of their individual and group needs
• Being vigilant for signs of physical, sexual and emotional abuse, neglect and any concerns regarding the welfare of children. To record concerns promptly and accurately. To consult with the Designated Person and take appropriate action in accordance with Barnardos Child Protection policy
• Working with children/young people/carers/families in a variety of ways, including group work, individual work and family work, centre based and outreach work
• Responding to the needs of children, young people and where there are risks of a child not reaching their educational potential
• Responding to the needs of young parents and their children up to 2.5 years

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
• Experience of working with young parents
• Experience of working with children/ young people with school completion difficulties and their 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:

Note: this list can be varied depending on the specific requests of the post.

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 Wexford Family Support service, Enniscorthy but may be required in the future to work in other locations in the Wexford area in line with Organisational needs.

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

Closing date: 5pm Wednesday 9th April 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.