Position Title: Youth Worker

The Employer:

Crosscare is the social care agency of the Dublin Diocese and is a registered charity.

Crosscare delivers services with a servant leadership ethos. Crosscare’s Homeless, Youth, Information and Advocacy Teams support those most in need with Love, Respect and Excellence.

Crosscare exists to support people and families when they face difficult challenges in life and when they find it hard to get the help they need. Crosscare focuses on helping people when they need it most or when they can’t find support anywhere else

Location: East Wicklow Youth Service – serving Arklow, Wicklow Town and Rathdrum

Work Schedule: 30 hr part-time role including evenings and Saturdays as required.

Contract: Permanent

Salary: €39,544 - €58,152 PRO RATA

Reporting to: Linda Lambert – Youth Service Manager

The Role: To deliver Youth Work programmes and interventions based on Crosscare’s Youth Work approach and UBU funding service requirement, which are youth centred and outcomes focused with an emphasis on work with those most in need in the catchment area.

General Responsibilities:

To implement programmes, groups drop in’s etc in line with funding requirements
To spend 70% of work hours in direct contact with young people
Establish new programmes and projects as may be required
To work three nights per week including Friday nights and one Saturday afternoon per month.
To deliver outreach to engage young people not using the service
To organise and participate in residentials occasionally
To attend training relevant to the work as required
To manage challenging behaviours and situations

Partnership & Community Engagement

Develop and maintain good community relationships

Liaise with families and other relevant services or agencies as required
To represent the Youth Service when requested on committees or meetings

Administration & Compliance

To attend and participate in staff meetings, peer support meetings and other meetings as requested
To apply for relevant grants related to ongoing work, in consultation with your line manager
To submit all paperwork within the specified time

To adhere to Crosscare policies and procedures
To implement the Crosscare Strategy
To work within the ethos and values of Crosscare

Organisational Responsibilities

To work in collaboration with the existing team
Due to the nature of the role, you will be expected to complete physically demanding tasks as required, including but not limited to use of stairways, performing First Aid and CPR, cleaning and engaging and participating in sports and adventure outdoor learning activities.
To carry out any other duties assigned by your line manager

Personal Skills/Attributes:

Good facilitation skills
Good communication skills
Ability to work as part of a team
Ability to work on own initiative
Flexibility and adaptability
Good organisational, time management and record keeping skills
Good report writing skills
Empathy and understanding

Qualification Required & Experience Required

Applicants must have a 3rd level degree in Youth Work or other relevant discipline
A minimum of 1 years’ experience withing the sector would be advantageous.
A full clean driving licence and own transport is essential as you will travel between services

Benefits:

Competitive salaries
Generous annual leave
Additional leave for long service
Training and Development Programmes
Employee Assistance Programme
Digital Doctor Service
Competitive pension plan
Bike to Work Scheme

In Crosscare, we approach our work with an attitude of service, showing love, care and kindness in all interactions with others. We treat people with a level of respect they will remember long after our service and support have been received. We strive for excellence in everything we do. Our clients, young people and service users deserve it.

Crosscare is registered with the Charities Regulator (RCN: 20169084) and the Revenue Commissioners (CHY-6262) Crosscare is the Social Care Agency of the Archdiocese of Dublin.

Detailed information on all aspects of our work is available at www.crosscare.ie

Application Process: To apply, please upload a comprehensive CV and letter of application (one document) detailing your suitability for the Youth Worker role to the link provided.

Closing date for applications is 30th of October 2026

Garda Vetting will apply to this role

Crosscare is committed to being an inclusive employer and actively encourage applications from diverse backgrounds. We strive to achieve a positive working environment for our people, enabling us to create a comfortable working environment whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities.

If you have a disability and require accommodations to be made during or after the recruitment process, please let us know and we would be happy to accommodate you

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Youth Worker Arklow Closing Date 30.10.26

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