Family Support Dun Laoghaire Closing Date 24.07.26

Family Support Worker

Employer: 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 focuses on helping people when they need it most or when they can't find support anywhere else.

Location: Crosscare Dun Laoghaire Youth Service

Work Schedule: Full time: 37.5 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Salary: €38,769 - €57,011 depending on

Reporting to: Youth Service Manager/Team Leader

General Responsibilities

• Together, as a team, with the youth justice workers, identify and support families of young people who have offended or are at risk of offending, with the aim to reduce the offending behaviour.
• Work closely with the YJWs and using the information identified in the young person's YLS/CMI 2.0 to identify the needs and strengths of the family.
• Assess and respond to the needs of families, particularly parents and care givers of young people who are participants of the YDP or have been referred to the YDP.
• Engage, build and maintain strong, positive relationships with the target group.
• Use evidence based/informed approaches, provide group work, individual work, skills-based programmes, and recreational activities as appropriate for the parents and/or caregivers.
• Build and maintain relationships with local stakeholders, particularly An Garda Síochána and other services engaged with families and young people in the catchment area.
• Advocate for parents, care givers and families and attending meetings relevant to their needs, preparing reports as necessary.
• Operate in accordance with the YDP Operational Requirements.
• Complete accurately and on time administrative requirements of the project including compiling plans and reports as required.
• Attend YDP advisory committee and referral assessment committee meetings as required and preparation of reports for same.
• Networking, co-operating, and enlisting the support of other agencies/organisations and community groups to enhance the development opportunities for project participants.
• Attend and complete all training provided by Crosscare and Irish Youth Justice, to support the work within the project.

Essential Requirements

• Be in possession of a third level qualification in youth work and a minimum of 2 years' experience working with young people at risk.
• Experience of dealing with Child Safeguarding Issues.
• Full Driving licence desirable.

Personal Attributes

• Communication skills
• Teamwork & Collaboration
• Creativity & Innovation
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Excellent organisational, time management & record keeping skills
• Excellent report writing skills
• Facilitation and group work skills
• Empathy and understanding
• Negotiation skills
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Strong leadership skills

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

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.

Garda Vetting will apply to this role.