Position Title: Part Time Youth Development Officer
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: Lucan Youth Service
Work Schedule: 19 Hours a week
Contract: Permanent
Salary: €39,544 PRO RATA
Reporting to: Service Manager
The Role: We are seeking a passionate, creative, and committed Youth Worker to join our team in Lucan Youth Service. This role is dedicated to supporting young people who are most at risk of social exclusion by delivering high-quality youth work programmes that promote personal development, inclusion, creativity, and positive life outcomes.
The successful candidate will build meaningful relationships with young people, develop engaging programmes, and work collaboratively with families, community organisations, and statutory services to ensure young people receive the support they need to thrive.
General Responsibilities:
Deliver high-quality youth work programmes and initiatives for young people, particularly those experiencing disadvantage or social exclusion.
Spend approximately 70% of working hours in direct face-to-face engagement with young people.
Develop, coordinate and facilitate projects including the Music Programme and the Big Tree Arts Programme.
Plan and deliver group work, one-to-one interventions, outreach activities, residentials, workshops and community-based programmes.
Ensure all programmes align with recognised Youth Work principles, the Youth Work Process, and informal education methodologies.
Support young people to build confidence, resilience, leadership skills and positive relationships.
Effectively manage challenging behaviour using restorative and trauma-informed approaches where appropriate.
Partnership & Community Engagement
Develop and maintain positive relationships with local schools, community organisations, youth diversion projects, family support services and other relevant agencies.
Work collaboratively across Lucan Youth Service and Crosscare programmes.
Represent the service at local networks, meetings and committees when required.
Promote inclusion, equality and participation throughout all areas of service delivery.
Administration & Compliance
Maintain accurate records, case notes and programme documentation.
Complete UBU reporting, logbooks and monitoring requirements within agreed timelines.
Prepare high-quality reports and programme evaluations.
Support grant applications and funding opportunities in consultation with the Service Manager.
Ensure compliance with safeguarding, GDPR, health and safety, and organisational policies.
Organisational Responsibilities
Work within the ethos, mission and values of Crosscare.
Support the implementation of Crosscare's strategic objectives.
Attend staff meetings, supervision sessions and mandatory training.
Participate in continuous professional development.
Undertake additional duties appropriate to the role as requested by the Line Manager.
Qualification Required & Experience Required
Third-level qualification in Youth Work (or a related discipline) and/ora minimum of three years' experience working with young people experiencing disadvantage or who are considered at risk.
Demonstrated experience delivering youth work programmes in community settings.
Proven experience working with young people from disadvantaged, diverse and multicultural communities.
Demonstrate, your experience and knowledge and practical application of Youth Work principles and informal education methodologies in Ireland.
Experience responding to Child Safeguarding and Child Protection concerns.
Skills & Knowledge
Excellent communication, facilitation and relationship-building skills.
Strong organisational, planning and time management abilities.
Excellent report writing and record-keeping skills.
Competent in Microsoft Office; experience using databases or case management systems is desirable.
Understanding of the UBU funding programme and associated reporting requirements
Ability to work independently while contributing positively within a multidisciplinary team.
Other Requirements
Applicants must have the legal right to work in Ireland and hold an appropriate visa or work permission, where applicable, that permits employment within the charitable sector.
Full clean driving license and access to own transport.
Must complete Children’s First Child Protection training before taken this role.
Must be availability to work a minimum of two evenings per weekand weekends.
Flexibility to participate in residential programmes, Erasmus trips and overnight activities.
Personal Attributes
Passionate about improving outcomes for young people.
Committed to social justice, equality and inclusion.
Empathetic, approachable and respectful.
Positive, enthusiastic and solutions focused.
Creative and proactive in programme development.
Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
Ability to build trust and maintain professional boundaries.
Resilient and able to work effectively in challenging situations.
Strong negotiation and conflict-resolution skills.
Excellent digital literacy and administration 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
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 role to the link provided.
Closing date for applications is August 21st 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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