Part Time New Communities Outreach Youth Worker Dundrum Closing Date 07.10.26
Position Title: Part Time New Communities Outreach Youth Worker
The Employer: Crosscare Dundrum/Rathdown Youth Service
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: Dundrum/Rathdown Youth Service
Work Schedule: 25 Hours
Contract: 6 Months.
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 Dundrum Youth Service. This is an outreach youth work position which will focus on building relationships with young people from New Communities (refugees) across the Dundrum/Rathdown catchment area. 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 Arts based projects.
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 partner organisations, local schools, community organisations, youth diversion projects, family support services and other relevant agencies.
Work collaboratively across Dundrum 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 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.
Educational Requirements:
Third Level Qualification in Youth Work or similar and a minimum of 2 years' experience within this sector.
Personal Skills/Attributes:
Some experience of outreach work.
Experience in Arts facilitation
Full drivers licence
Enjoys working with young people.
Strong leadership skills.
Excellent communication skills; open-minded, approachable, friendly, and non-threatening.
Enjoys working in a Outreach Youth Work capacity.
Teamwork and collaboration.
Creative, flexible & innovative in responding to the needs of young people, the team and the organisation.
Ability to work on your own initiative.
Excellent organisational, time management, report writing & record keeping skills.
Excellent facilitation and group work skills.
Empathy and understanding.
Negotiation skills.
Resilient a can-do attitude.
Other:
Have an understanding of the work of Crosscare’s Youth Services.
Have an understanding of the National Policy Framework for Youth Work, in particular The Better Outcomes, Brighter Futures Policy Framework and the National Quality Standards Framework (NQSF).
Benefits:
Generous annual leave
Training and Development Programmes
Employee Assistance Programme
Digital Doctor Service
Competitive pension plan
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 Wednesday 7th 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
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