Position Title
Youth Development Officer/ Youth Worker
The Employer
Ballyogan Youth Service. 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 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.
Nature Scope
A Youth Development Officer with Crosscare is a front‑line youth worker whose main focus is delivering positive youth work programmes with young people, especially those most in need. The role is grounded in Crosscare’s youth work approach, which emphasises supporting young people’s personal, social and community development through voluntary, engaging activities and interventions.
Location
Sandyford area (locations may change).
Work Schedule
37.5 hours per week including 3 late nights and occasional weekends.
Contract
Full time / Permanent.
Salary
€38,769 - €57,011 depending on experience.
Reporting to
Service manager.
General Responsibilities
Implement programmes in line with funding requirements
Spend 70% of working hours in direct contact with young people, with an emphasis on disadvantaged young people
Ensure programmes fit within the Youth Work Process and Models of Youth Work
Work a minimum of three nights per week and weekends as requested
Organise residentials as part of the Youth Work Programme
Attend and participate in staff meetings within the service
Represent the Youth Service at various committees when requested
Submit all paperwork within specified time periods
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 any relevant training for the work
Manage challenging behaviours and situations
Work in collaboration with the existing team
Carry out any other duties assigned by your line manager
Develop and maintain positive community relationships
Essential Requirements
Third level qualification in Youth Work (or similar) and a minimum of two years’ experience working with young people at risk
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Motivation and ability to work on own initiative
A passion for youth work and social justice
Excellent organisational, time‑management and record‑keeping skills
IT skills (MS Office essential, experience in database use desirable)
Strong leadership skills
Teamwork and collaboration
Creativity and innovation
Flexibility and adaptability
Facilitation and group work skills
Empathy and understanding
Negotiation skills
Personal Skills/Attributes
Full clean driver’s licence and own transport
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
About Crosscare
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
April 13th 2026.
Other Information
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 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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