Youth Development Officer – Bray (Closing Date 08.03.26)
Dublin, Ireland Full Time €38,769.00 – €38,770.00 per year
Position Title: Youth Development Officer
The Employer: Crosscare
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 and when they find it hard to get the help they need.
Location: Bray Youth Service – Serving Bray Environs – Greystones, Kilcoole, Newtownmountkennedy, Rathnew
Work Schedule: 37.5 hour full‑time role including evenings and weekends, as required.
Contract: Permanent
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
Implement programmes in line with funding requirements.
Spend 70% of working hours in direct contact with young people, with an emphasis on those most in need.
Establish new programmes and projects as may be required within the area.
Develop and maintain community relationships.
Liaise with families and other relevant services or agencies as required.
Ensure organised programmes fit within the youth work process and Crosscare’s Youth Work Approach.
Work three nights per week, including Friday nights, and some weekends to meet the needs of the young people and the service as requested.
Carry out outreach and detached work to engage with young people who are not engaging.
Organise and participate in residentials as part of the youth work programme occasionally.
Attend and participate at staff meetings and other meetings as requested.
Represent the Youth Service, when requested, at various committees.
Submit all paperwork within the specified time period.
Apply for relevant grants related to ongoing work, in consultation with your line manager.
Work within the ethos and values of Crosscare.
Implement the Crosscare Strategy.
Attend training relevant to the work as required.
Manage challenging behaviours and situations.
Work in collaboration with the existing team.
Carry out any other duties assigned by your line manager.
Qualifications
3rd level degree in Youth Work or other relevant discipline.
A minimum of 1 year’s experience within this sector would be advantageous.
Full clean driving licence and own transport essential.
D1 Minibus licence desirable.
Skills and Attributes
Ability to work as part of a team.
Ability to work on own initiative.
Flexibility and adaptability.
Good report writing skills.
Empathy and understanding.
Understanding of the work of Crosscare and Bray Youth Service.
Additional Training (Desirable)
Child Protection Training
Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Training
Benefits include generous annual leave, additional leave for long service, training and development programmes, employee assistance programme, digital doctor service, and bike to work scheme.
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 March 8th 2026
Garda Vetting will apply to this role
Crosscare is committed to being an inclusive employer and actively encourages applications from diverse backgrounds. We strive to create a comfortable working environment while 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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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.
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