Project Worker - Family Support Service

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Project Worker - Family Support Service, Cherry Orchard, Ballyfermot - Dublin 10, €37,498.00 - €57,961.00

Employment Type

Full Time, Fixed Term

Application Start Date

03-02-2026

Application End Date

17-02-2026

Number of Hours Per Week

Contract Duration

1 Year - Fixed Term Contract

Location

Cherry Orchard, Ballyfermot - Dublin 10

State/County

Dublin 10

Country

Ireland

Work Style

On-site

Industry

Non-profit charitable organisations

Description

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 support to our 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?

In your role as a Project Worker, 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.

What will my day to day look like?

Assess the needs of the children and the families engaging with the project.
Plan, implement and review programmes for children/young people/carers/families based on an assessment of their individual and group needs.
To be 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.
Work with children/young people/carers/families in a variety of ways, including group work, individual work and family work, centre based and outreach work.
Key work individual children/young people/carers/families in order to meet their needs and to advocate on their behalf.
Liaise effectively with families and other statutory, community and voluntary bodies and to attend and contribute to reviews and case conferences as required.
Work 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.
Keep regular records in relation to all aspects of work and prepare reports as required.
Gather information statistics and prepare reports as required, including administration of databases as appropriate to the role.
Identify and document to the line manager any unmet needs of children/young people/carers/families within the service, and to participate in the advocacy work of the agency.

What experience do I need?

A minimum of 2 years’ experience, comprising:

1-year post-qualification experience, and
1-year prior qualification experience 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?

A recognised third level practice qualification[1] (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 (e.g. Nursing, Psychology, Early Years Education).

Barnardos is an equal opportunity employer.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.

To apply, please complete the personal and professional information sections below, upload your CV, and click the ‘Apply Now’ button. You can also download the full Job Description for this role, by clicking on the button below.

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Job Description - Project Worker - Cherry Orchard (37hrs) 1 Year- Fixed Term Contract.pdf

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Do you hold a minimum of a level 7 QQI Qualification in one of the following: Social Care, Social Work, Early Childhood Education, Youth Work, Education or related discipline (Psychology or Counselling, etc.) * Required

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