Night Project Worker Closing Date: 20.07.26

Position Title

Night Project 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

Cedar House

Work Schedule

Full Time 38.5 Hours per week, 7-day rota (including weekdays & weekends - Nights)

Contract

Permanent

Salary

€39,625 - €49,205 Depending on Experience

Reporting to

Manager/Deputy Manager

Role

Night Project Worker

General Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team to provide a safe and welcoming environment to residents, staff, volunteers and visitors in busy emergency and temporary accommodation units.
• Maintain a high quality, safe and healthy living environment through adherence to safety and security protocols and ensuring the environment is maintained to a high standard at all times.
• Provide a wide range of supports, interventions and supervision to residents.
• Ensure all relevant paperwork and reports are completed and submitted as required to Project leader & Deputy Project Leader.
• Ensure the Pass system and Statistics are updated daily.
• Ensure all significant events are recorded and folders are up to date.

Essential Requirements

• Minimum Level 6 (or working towards a level 6) on the National Framework of Qualifications in social care/ addiction studies/ health care / disability
• Have a minimum of 1 year experience working in a residential unit with individuals with complex needs
• Strong interpersonal, teamwork and communication skills
• Clearly demonstrated client focus
• Experience in working nights and/or shift work.

Personal Skills / Attributes

• Work experience and employment in homeless services, addiction services, residential services, community and/or the youth work sector
• Additional Training in:
  • Addiction
  • Mental Health
  • TCI
  • Child Care
  • Special Needs
  • PASS
  • Counselling
  • ASIST
  • First Aid/ CPR/ AED/ Paediatric First Aid
  • Parenting Programmes

Due to the nature of the role, you will be expected to complete physically demanding tasks (including the use of stairways for ascending and descending due to services being multi-level), performing First Aid and CPR, and administering life saving medication such as Naloxone, among others.

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: ) 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

Application Process

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

Closing date for applications

July 20th 2026

Other

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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