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 Leader 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 Leader, you will ensure the development, management, delivery and review of Barnardos services within your area of responsibility, within the strategic direction of Barnardos and to participate in the overall development of the region and organisation.
What will my day to day look like?
- Responsible for the delivery, management, development and review of Barnardos work with children and families within your area of responsibility.
- To propose a budget for the service, participate in budget planning and manage an approved budget(s) for your area of responsibility in line with Barnardos financial procedures.
- To ensure that the protection and welfare of children is a primary concern of all staff and that, when child protection issues arise, Barnardos policies and procedures are fully adhered to.
- To prepare reports on the work as required and to maintain effective working relationships with funders as appropriate.
- To ensure all case, financial and administrative records and files are maintained to a high standard and case records are accessible to service users, seeking permission from third parties as appropriate.
- To ensure an up to date health and safety statement is accessible and available and is adhered to and any health and safety concerns are dealt with effectively and efficiently.
- To ensure all staff, students and volunteers receive regular and professional supervision and appraisals.
- Development management of the Early Bird service and any other early intervention services in school and community settings in the Limerick city centre area. Local Limerick lead in early intervention initiatives, including a collaborative Infant Mental Health Initiative across Limerick.
What experience do I need?
A minimum of five years’ post-qualification experience and demonstrable competencies in terms of management ability essential. Prior management experience highly desirable.
Do I need a qualification?
Relevant professional 3rd level qualification essential, for example: Social Work, Social Care, Child Care, Education, Youth and Community Work, Psychology or equivalent. Management training highly desirable.
Barnardos is an equal opportunity employer.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.
Closing date: 22nd October 2026
Interview date: Week of 2nd November
