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 National Training Co-ordinator (CDVA), you will play a key role in strengthening frontline responses to children living with domestic violence and abuse across Ireland. We recognise the value of your expertise and provide the support, autonomy and professional development opportunities needed to make a meaningful impact.
- Competitive salary recognising your experience and expertise
- Generous annual leave entitlements plus discretionary company days
- Employee pension scheme with employer contribution and Company Sick Pay Scheme
- Access to regular trauma-informed support, supervision and professional development opportunities
- TaxSaver and Bike to Work schemes
- Access to the Employee Assistance and Wellbeing Programme for employees and their immediate family members What’s the role and service?
The National Training Co-ordinator will strengthen frontline responses to children experiencing domestic violence and abuse through the development, delivery and evaluation of Barnardos’ Childhood Domestic Violence and Abuse training programmes. The role involves working with a wide range of statutory, community and voluntary sector professionals to build capacity, promote trauma-informed practice and support child-centred responses nationwide.
What will my day-to-day look like?
- Develop and implement bespoke training packages for a range of professional audiences
- Deliver engaging in-person and online training, webinars and awareness-raising sessions
- Collaborate with children, young people, adults and stakeholders in the co-design of training resources
- Build partnerships and interagency networks to support national training roll-out
- Identify training needs and ensure programmes reflect current evidence, legislation and best practice
- Coordinate evaluation of training programmes and measure learning outcomes
- Manage training records, reporting requirements and quality assurance processes
- Represent Barnardos at local and national events, meetings and forums as appropriate
What experience do I need?
- Minimum 3 years post-qualification experience in a training environment, including the delivery of training
- Experience in the design, implementation and delivery of training programmes
- Project management experience is highly desirable
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills
- Experience evaluating programmes and using feedback to improve learning outcomes
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Do I need a qualification?
- Relevant professional third-level qualification essential (minimum QQI Level 7), such as Social Work, Social Care, Child Care, Education, Training, Youth and Community Work, Psychology or equivalent
- Management training is highly desirable
- Full driving licence and access to a suitably insured car is essential
Closing Date: 16/11/2026
Barnardos is an equal opportunity employer.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.
