Dublin, Ireland Part Time Mid Level €38,****** – €57,****** per year
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 individual 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
The Den Finglas Youth Service
Work Schedule
18.5 hour full-time flexible working week including 2 evenings and occasional weekends, as required, to meet the needs of the service.
Occasional weekend work may be required.
Contract
Permanent.
Reporting to
Project Manager
Role
To deliver Youth Programmes targeted at young people aged ***** year old.
Focusing on young people identified as most in need in Finglas south.
Collaborate with other relevant agencies to provide meaningful and experiences for young people.
General Responsibilities
Implement programmes in line within funding requirements
Spend 70% of working hours in direct contact with young people, with an emphasis on disadvantaged young people
Ensure organised programmes fit within the Youth Work Process and Models of Youth Work
Work a minimum of two nights per week
Provide outreach and support young people to engage in mainstream Youth Work and other community services
Work in partnership with other Youth Officers to design, implement and evaluate project activities
Organise seasonal programmes for young people to engage, e.g. Summer programme
Attend and participate in staff meetings within the service
Represent Finglas Youth Service at various committees when requested
Submit all paperwork within specified time period
Apply for relevant grants in consultation with your Line Manager
Work within the ethos and values of Crosscare
Implement the Crosscare Strategy
Attend relevant training
Manage challenging behaviours and situations
Collaborate with the existing team
Carry out any other duties assigned by your line manager
Develop and maintain positive community relationships
Qualifications
Third level qualification and experience in youth work with high-needs young people who may present challenging behaviour
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to work as part of a team and one-to-one
Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with young people, parents and the wider community
Excellent organisational, time-management and record-keeping skills
Ability to be proactive, use initiative and work effectively in a challenging environment
Positive and flexible approach to teamwork
Ability to follow organisational guidelines and processes
Good computer skills: Word, Excel, Internet, PowerPoint and social media use to engage young people
Facilitation and group work skills
Other
Have an understanding of the work Crosscare provides in Finglas and a commitment to the purpose of Crosscare, and to work within the values, policies and procedures of the organisation.
Act regularly in a professional manner at all times.
Engage and participate in regular supervision with your line manager.
Be familiar with the UBU funding and reporting stream.
Driver's Licence and bus licence are desirable.
Benefits
Competitive salaries
Generous annual leave
Additional leave for long service
Training and Development Programmes
Employee Assistance Programme
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: ********) and the Revenue Commissioners (CHY-****).
Crosscare is the Social Care Agency of the Archdiocese of Dublin.
Detailed information on all aspects of our work is available at
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 October 28th ****.
Garda Vetting will apply to this role.
Equal Opportunity Statement
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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