Youth Worker Arklow Closing Date 30.10.26

Crosscare; Arklow; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 58,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Bike to Work Scheme

Job summary

Crosscare is seeking a Youth Worker for the East Wicklow Youth Service serving Arklow, Wicklow Town and Rathdrum. The 30-hour part-time position includes evenings and Saturdays and carries a permanent contract under Crosscare's Youth Work programme.

The role focuses on delivering youth-centric, outcomes-driven programmes with direct contact with young people and outreach activities supported by funding requirements and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• 3rd level degree in Youth Work or related discipline required.
• Minimum 1 year’s experience in the sector is advantageous.
• A full clean driving licence and own transport is essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Youth Work programmes and interventions based on Crosscare’s approach.
• Spend 70% of work hours in direct contact with young people.
• Establish new programmes and projects as required.
• Work evenings and Saturdays as required; deliver outreach to engage youth.
• Organise residentials and participate in training relevant to the work.
• Manage challenging behaviours and situations; adhere to funding requirements.

Skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Flexibility

Organisation

Record keeping

Report writing

Empathy

Education

Third level degree in Youth Work or related discipline

Job description

Youth Worker Arklow Closing Date 30.10.26

Arklow , Ireland Part Time Mid Level €39,544.00 - €58,152.00 per year Pro Rata

Position Title: Youth 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: 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

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’s 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:

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

Generous annual leave

Additional leave for long service

Training and Development Programmes

Employee Assistance Programme

Digital Doctor Service

Bike to Work Scheme

In Crosscare, we approach our work with an attitude of service, showinglove, 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

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