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Programme Assistant (AIM) - Mulhuddart, Barnardos Child and Family Service, Church Rd, Mulhuddart

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    Barnardos Republic of Ireland Ltd
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    Ref: #JOB-2435219
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    Church Road, Mulhuddart, Dublin 15,
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    No of positions: 1
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    Paid Position
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    14 hours per week
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    10950.00 - 13160.00 Euro Annually
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    Published On: 23 Feb 2026
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    Closing On: 10 Mar 2026

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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 Programme Assistant, 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?

We are looking for a Programme Assistant to join our early years’ service team in Mulhuddart, Co. Dublin.

What will my day to day look like?

In this role, you will provide a safe, child centred environment/experience to children in the context of the service in which you work and appropriate to the role. You will be responsible for the following:

Ensuring all children attending the service receive an appropriate level of supervision.
Supporting children attending to play and interact positively with other children.
Being vigilant for signs of physical, sexual and emotional abuse and neglect and any concerns regarding the welfare of children.
Immediately bringing any concerns to the attention of the child’s Key Worker and the Designated Person and in keeping with Barnardos Child Protection Policy.
Specifically support children in the early years’ service under the access and inclusion model.
Adopting an Anti-Bias approach in the context of the Early Years Services.
Supporting and engaging with all aspects of the Early Years and Tus-Maith curriculum.

What experience do I need? 

Experience of working with children for a minimum of 6 months is essential.
(work experience means paid employment, not training courses/student placements)

Relevant voluntary work may be considered.

Do I need a qualification?

Recognised qualification (min FETAC Level 5 on the QQ1) that is approved under the Early Years (Preschool) Regulations.
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Career Level

  • Experienced [Non-Managerial]

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