UBU Youth Worker Dun Laoghaire Closing Date 24.07.26

Position Title

Youth Worker Crosscare

The 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 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 Dun Laoghaire Youth Service

Work Schedule

37.5 hours per week including evening/weekend work.

Contract

Permanent

Salary

€38,769 - €55,187 depending on experience

Reporting to

Youth Service Manager

The Role

To deliver Youth Work programmes and interventions based on Crosscare's Youth Work Approach and the UBU funding service requirement, which are young person centred and outcomes focused with an emphasis on those most in need in the catchment area.

General Responsibilities

• To implement programmes in line within funding requirements
• To spend 70% of working hours in direct contact with young people, with an emphasis on disadvantaged young people
• To ensure organised programmes fit within the Youth Work Process and Models of Youth Work
• To work a minimum of three nights per week and weekends as requested
• To organise residentials as part of the Youth Work Programme
• To attend and participate at staff meetings within the service.
• To represent the Youth Service, when requested, at various committees
• To submit all paperwork within specified time period
• To apply for relevant grants related to the ongoing work, in consultation with your Line Manager
• To work within the ethos and values of Crosscare
• To implement the Crosscare Strategy
• To attend any relevant training to the work
• To manage challenging behaviours and situations
• To work in collaboration with the existing team.
• To carry out any other duties assigned by your line manager
• Develop & maintain positive community relationships

Essential Requirements

• Be in possession of a Third level qualification in Youth Work or relevant discipline and a minimum of 1 year's experience working with young people at risk.
• Experience of dealing with Child Safeguarding Issues.
• Full Driving licence desirable.

Skills and attributes are required

• Good group 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 & record keeping skills
• Good report writing skills
• Empathy and understanding
• Have an understanding of the work of Crosscare and Dun Laoghaire Youth Service.

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 24th 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 By submitting your application you agree with Crosscare Privacy Policy