Ireland’s leading children’s charity is recruiting:

Project Worker, Family Support - Limerick

Location: Limerick

Contract: Fulltime (37 hours) and Specific Purpose maternity cover contract until April 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 Family Support Services team in Southill, Limerick.

What will my day to day look like?

In this role, 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.
• Liaising effectively with families and other statutory, community and voluntary bodies and to attend and contribute to reviews, case conferences and court as required.
• Working in partnership with other Barnardos services to best meet the needs of children and families by collaborating resources with planned interventions targeting groups/families of shared need.

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 NFQ, Course content should include relevant student placements) in one of the following:

• Early Childhood Care and Education / Social Care / 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 South 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 Friday 25 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.