Youth Worker Arklow Closing Date 30.10.26

Crosscare Irish Diaspora Support Project; Arklow; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 58,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Generous annual leave

Training and Development Programmes

Employee Assistance Programme

Digital Doctor Service

Competitive pension plan

Bike to Work Scheme

Job summary

Crosscare Irish Diaspora Support Project is seeking a part-time Youth Worker to deliver youth work programmes across East Wicklow Youth Service catchment, serving Arklow, Wicklow Town and Rathdrum. The role requires evening and weekend work and a strong commitment to youth-centred, outcomes-driven practice.

The role reports to the Youth Service Manager and includes travelling between services, developing new projects, grant applications, and ensuring documentation compliance.

Qualifications

• 3rd level degree in Youth Work or relevant discipline.
• Minimum of 1 year’s experience in the sector would be advantageous.
• A full clean driving licence and own transport is essential as you will travel between services.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Youth Work programmes and interventions based on Crosscare’s Youth Work approach and funding requirements.
• Spend 70% of work hours in direct contact with young people.
• Work three nights per week including Friday and one Saturday afternoon per month.
• Deliver outreach to engage young people not using the service.
• Organise and participate in residentials and trainings as required.
• Manage challenging behaviours and situations.

Education

3rd level degree in Youth Work or other relevant discipline

Job description

Crosscare is the social care agency of the Dublin Diocese and is a registered charity.

Position Title

Youth Worker

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

East Wicklow Youth Service – serving Arklow, Wicklow Town and Rathdrum

Work Schedule

30 hr part-time role including evenings and Saturdays as required.

Contract

Permanent

Salary

€39,544 - €58,152 PRO RATA

Reporting to

Linda Lambert – Youth Service Manager

The Role

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

General Responsibilities

• To implement programmes, groups drop in’ etc in line with funding requirements
• To spend 70% of work hours in direct contact with young people
• Establish new programmes and projects as may be required
• To work three nights per week including Friday nights and one Saturday afternoon per month.
• To deliver outreach to engage young people not using the service
• To organise and participate in residentials occasionally
• To attend training relevant to the work as required
• To manage challenging behaviours and situations

Partnership & Community Engagement

• Develop and maintain good community relationships
• Liaise with families and other relevant services or agencies as required
• To represent the Youth Service when requested on committees or meetings

Administration & Compliance

• To attend and participate in staff meetings, peer support meetings and other meetings as requested
• To apply for relevant grants related to ongoing work, in consultation with your line manager
• To submit all paperwork within the specified time
• To adhere to Crosscare policies and procedures
• To implement the Crosscare Strategy
• To work within the ethos and values of Crosscare

Organisational Responsibilities

• To work in collaboration with the existing team
• Due to the nature of the role, you will be expected to complete physically demanding tasks as required, including but not limited to use of stairways, performing First Aid and CPR, cleaning and engaging and participating in sports and adventure outdoor learning activities.
• To carry out any other duties assigned by your line manager

Personal Skills/Attributes

• Good 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 and record keeping skills
• Good report writing skills
• Empathy and understanding

Qualification Required & Experience Required

• Applicants must have a 3rd level degree in Youth Work or other relevant discipline
• A minimum of 1 years’ experience withing the sector would be advantageous.
• A full clean driving licence and own transport is essential as you will travel between services

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

Closing date for applications is 30th of October 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.