Children & Youth

You can find listings of up-to-date employment opportunities in this section. View listings grouped by deadline.  You can advertise a Job Vacancy with us.

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Young Social Innovators: Head of Finance & Governance

We are looking for someone with strong competencies, a proven track record in finance, governance/compliance and day to day operational management. In addition, the successful appointee will have wider organisational experience (preferably within the not-for-profit sector).

Hybrid / Flexible / Dublin 11

Barnardos: Project Worker - Clonmel Family Support Service

As a Project Worker, we appreciate the value of your time when providing essential services, that’s why we have the necessary support structures & network in place that will allow you to make a real impact on the lives of children across Ireland. Full-time, 37 hours and permanent.

Clonmel, Co Tipperary

Kerry Community Youth Service: Youth Justice Project Workers x 3

Applications are invited for Youth Justice Project Workers. 3 posts, 35 hours per week. Applicants require a relevant professional qualification in the human sciences; youth work, community work, family support, social care, social work, childcare, education, or other relevant discipline.

Co Kerry

Orchard Fostering: Independent Assessing Social Worker - Donegal / North West

To provide quality Assessments of potential foster carers & complete assessments within a predetermined timeframe while adhering to the National Standards for Foster Care. Must have a professional qualification in social work i.e., CQSW, Masters in Social Work or equivalent qualification.

Donegal / North West

Youth Work Ireland Tipperary: Creative Places Cultural Producer

The Creative Places Cultural Producer will support the project Coordinator to develop a small number of socially engaged arts projects & cultural interventions with artists & key community partners such as the HSE, Three Drives Family Resource Centre & Youth Work Ireland Tipperary.

Home Based / Tipperary Town

Youth Work Ireland Midlands: Youth Worker - UBU Athlone Youth Project

The candidate for this post (26 hours) will report to the UBU Project Coordinator work in the Athlone Youth Project team. You will be required to engage in direct work with young people utilising a detached youth work model as well as centre based and outreach methodologies.

Co Westmeath

Crosscare: Youth Development Officer

The Role: To deliver Youth Programmes targeted at young people aged 10-24 year old. Focusing on young people identified as most in need within Ballybough & surrounding area. Collaborate with other relevant agencies to provide meaningful and experiences for young people.

Ballybough, Dublin

Nexus ASD Preschool: Tutor

Nexus ASD Preschool is expanding. We are a specialised preschool for children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. We cater for children aged 3 – 7. Due to expansion we are currently recruiting for a full time (37.5 hours per week) Tutor for our school in Lucan and Knocklyon.

Lucan & Knocklyon, Dublin

Solas Project: Youth Worker - TRY Programme

You will work within the spirit and values of Solas Project, the vision of which is an Ireland where all children and young people truly know their self-worth and can take full advantage of their potential. We are achieving this through a range of innovative and holistic interventions.

Dublin 8

Society of Saint Vincent de Paul: Childcare Worker (Part Time) – St. Joseph's Childcare Centre

We are looking to recruit a permanent Childcare Worker (20 hours per week) to join our St. Joseph's Childcare Centre. Your will have responsibility for providing quality early childhood care and education to children and to guide and supervise children in a safe & caring environment.​

Ballybricken, Co Waterford

Tusla Residential Care: Deputy Social Care Manager

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

Galway

Silver Arch Family Resource Centre: AIM Preschool Worker

This AIM Preschool Worker role (15hrs/week; Monday – Friday - term-time) is specifically tailored to meet the needs of an individual child. As such the purpose will be to collaborate with the preschool staff team, family, and others, to create an educational assistance plan for the child.

Co Tipperary

National Childcare Residential Services: Social Care Leaders

Are you interested in becoming part of an established mainstream residential care team, where you will be recognised as a valued member of the care team, working as part of a dynamic team in a creative, positive & supported environment in order to enhance the lives of young people.

Co Meath / Co Kildare

CASPr: After Schools Project Artist (Panel)

We’re looking for creative individuals to join our panel of artists for our After Schools Project! Seeking talented & enthusiastic artists to engage children in a variety of artistic disciplines during the afternoons, helping them explore their creativity in a safe, supportive environment.

Dublin 1