Youth Diversion Project Worker (Social Care Services)

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Youth Diversion Project Worker (Social Care Services) North Dublin Fixed Term ROI78/10/26/1v-1

Exciting Opportunity To Join Our Team

Post: Youth Diversion Project worker (Social Care Services) North Dublin Fixed Term ROI78/10/26/1v-1

Salary: Grade 4: €43,477 per annum (pro rata).

Hours: 37.5 standard hours (including breaks) (Flexibility Required)

Contract Status: Fixed Term Until May 2027 (possibility of extension)

Location: Baldoyle/ Ballyboggin Dublin 11 North Dublin

About the Service:

Project Workers are responsible for the delivery of all aspects of the programme, working as part of a collaborative, multi-agency approach and in close partnership with families, colleagues and external services to empower strengths, build capacity and support meaningful, lasting change.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a trauma-informed, non-judgemental and compassionate approach to practice, with the ability to effectively engage individuals who may be reluctant or mistrustful of services. They will show creativity and flexibility in their approach to engagement and problem-solving, adapting interventions to meet the complex and changing needs of service users.

Full details of the role and the essential criteria are detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification available on our website.

The closing date for all completed applications is Tuesday 27th October 2026.

For informal enquiries please contact:

We not only offer competitive pay and job satisfaction, we also go the extra mile to ensure your well-being and work-life balance, to include the following:

  • 26 days annual leave, increasing to 28 days after 3 years service and 32 days after 5 years service

  • 12 public holidays

  • Generous pension, employer contribution of 6.5%

  • Enhanced Occupational Sick Pay, Maternity Pay and Paternity Pay

  • Family Friendly policy, offering a range of flexible working options

  • Opportunity to accrue time in lieu

  • Life Assurance and Wellbeing Programmes

  • Continuous Professional Development

  • Employee Assistance Programme

  • Bike to Work Scheme

Extern may form a panel to cover any future vacancies Part time/ full time/ fixed term, temporary contracts or similar roles within the greater Dublin area.

Extern is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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Posted: October 13th, 2026