Youth Justice Worker Ronanstown Closing Date 26.07.26

Posted 10 hours 24 minutes ago by Uniting Holding

Permanent
Full Time
Other
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Job Description
Position Title

Youth Justice Worker with The Valley Project YDP

Employer

Crosscare & Crosscare Ronanstown Youth Service

Overview

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 individuals 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

Crosscare Ronanstown Youth Service Dublin Mid -West

Work Schedule

37.5 hour full-time flexible working week including 3 evenings and occasional weekends, as required, to meet the needs of the service

Contract

Permanent

Salary

€38,769 - €57,011 Depending on Experience

Reporting to

Youth Justice Workers employed by Crosscare will operate under the day-to-day supervision of the manager/team leader. All Crosscare staff are expected to work under Crosscare policies and guidelines

The Role
  • Identify, engage and work directly with project participants on issues related to their offending, substance use and/or antisocial behaviour through engaging them in a youth work process
  • Process referrals to the project through the Referral Committee
  • Work in partnership with Gardaí and local agencies that participants may be linked with in developing appropriate responses to their needs
  • Keep project records and provide updates and reports as requested including the drafting of the Annual Plan and Reports following a consultative process with the Gardaí
  • Attend the Project Committee meetings, providing progress updates as required
  • Provide youth work interventions in the catchment area in line with the Youth Diversion Project plan as approved by the Project Committee
  • Work with participants on improving their participation in sustainable employment by identifying pathways towards employment including second chance education and training, and work on combating discrimination in accessing and progressing in the labour market, promoting acceptance of diversity in the workplace
  • Take part in approved training for developing the Youth Diversion Project and carry out any other duties deemed necessary by Crosscare, IYJS, Gardaí or project committee for the development of the project and fulfilment of the annual plan. To implement programmes in line with funding requirements
  • Represent the project and Youth Service, when requested, at relevant meetings/committees
  • Submit all paperwork within the specified time
  • Work within the ethos and values of Crosscare
  • Carry out any other duties assigned by your line manager
Essential Requirements
  • Applicants must have a 3rd level qualification in Youth Work (or other relevant discipline) to Degree level
  • A minimum of 1 year experience within this sector working with challenging young people
  • Full clean driving licence and own transport is essential
Personal Skills/Attributes
  • Strong leadership skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Creativity & innovation
  • Motivation & ability to work on own initiative
  • Flexibility and adaptability
  • Excellent organisational, time management & record keeping skills
  • Excellent report writing skills
  • Excellent facilitation and group work skills
  • Empathy and understanding
  • Organisational skills
  • IT skills (MS Office essential, experience in database use desirable)
  • Negotiation skills
Other
  • Have an understanding of the work of Crosscare
  • Have an understanding of Youth Diversion Projects
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

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