Children & Youth

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Barnardos: Project Worker (Part Time), Family Support – Enniscorthy

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. This role is part-time (3 days / 22.5 hours/week) & permanent.

Enniscorthy, Co Wexford

Peter McVerry Trust: Aftercare Residential Project Worker

Commitment to providing the highest level of service, communication skills, openness to change. Effective team working, professionalism, respect for others, focus on outcomes, contributing to the prevention & management of challenging behaviour & resilience & positive outlook.

Wicklow, Dublin & Kildare

Le Chéile Mentoring: Chief Executive Officer

We are looking to appoint a new CEO to lead the organisation and continue to grow and develop the organisation’s services and programmes. An exciting opportunity for an experienced leader to make a difference in the lives of vulnerable young people & their families.

Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin

Clay Youth Project: Youth Worker - YDP Programme

Role Description: To divert young people who have been involved in anti-social and/or criminal behavior, by providing suitable activities to facilitate personal development, promote civic responsibility and improve long-term employability prospects. This is a full time position.

Dublin 12

Clay Youth Project: Youth Worker - Early Intervention YDP Programme

CLAY CLG Youth Project is currently inviting applications for the position of a Full Time Youth Justice Early Intervention Worker to work with the current CLAY Youth Justice team with a lead and direct role working and continue to develop the Early Intervention Programme.

Dublin 12

Five Rivers Fostering: Fostering Link Social Workers x 2

We are looking for two Fostering Link Social Workers to join our agency. Full time permanent positions (37.5 hours). The job location is flexible (combination of home and Dublin office working is permissible). Areas covered by the Dublin Office: Leinster, Cavan & Monaghan.

Home Based / Dublin

Sherrard House: Relief Social Care Worker

Required for our children’s emergency bed service and residential units for teenage girls. Must have a recognised qualification in Applied Social Studies/Social Care QQI Level 7 or equivalent or studying towards the same and experience in Social Care is desirable.

Dublin City

Mellow Spring Childcare Development Centre: Childcare Practitioner x 3

Mellow Spring Childcare Development Centre is seeking to recruit the following positions with the possibility of an extension: a fixed term, full-time Childcare Practitioner, a full time maternity cover Childcare Practitioner and a full time Childcare Practitioner.

Finglas, Dublin 11

Tusla Special Care: Special Care Worker - Limerick City

We are seeking dedicated Special Care Workers to join Tusla Child and Family Agency within their Special Care Units. Due to continued expansion in Limerick city, we are recruiting Social Care professionals to support vulnerable young people needing this service.

Limerick City

Tusla Special Care: Special Care Worker - Portrane

We are seeking dedicated Special Care Workers to join Tusla Child and Family Agency within their Special Care Units. Due to continued expansion in Dublin North (Portrane), we are recruiting Social Care professionals to support vulnerable young people needing this service.

Portrane, Co Dublin

Tusla Special Care: Special Care Worker - Lucan

We are seeking dedicated Special Care Workers to join Tusla Child and Family Agency within their Special Care Units. Due to continued expansion in Dublin West (Lucan), we are recruiting Social Care professionals to support vulnerable young people needing this service.

Lucan, Co Dublin

Teach Nua Care Services: Vacancies

Teach Nua Care Services are currently recruiting for Social Care Leaders, Social Care Workers, Relief Social Carer Workers, and Health Care/ Support workers part time / full time. Successful candidates should be child centred, motivated & be able to work as part of a team.

Co Wexford

Barnardos: Administrator (Part Time) - Dublin

As a Project Administrator (19 hours), 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.

Dublin 22

Tusla Residential Care: Social Care Workers

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

Meath, Laois, Limerick & Galway

Hata Homes: Social Care Worker

We are recruiting Social Care Workers for our emergency residential accommodation for separated minors seeking protection. At Hata Homes, we believe that all young people should have the opportunity to be supported in a safe environment when they arrive in Ireland.

Co Dublin