Position Title: Outreach Youth Worker
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 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:
Swords/ Donabate Youth Service
Work Schedule:
Full-time contract 37.5 hours per week
Contract:
Fixed TERM CONTRACT until 31/12/26
Salary: €38,769 - €57,011 Depending on Experience
Reporting to:
Youth Service Manager
The Role
This is an outreach youth work position which will focus on targeted youth support to young people from the Ukrainian Community who are currently living in accommodation centres and care homes in North County Dublin. The role will be based on Crosscare's Youth Work Approach, working in partnership with young people to identify their needs and interests, to develop a plan with them, to support referrals to services and develop/deliver programmes to meet these needs and integrate them into the community.
General Responsibilities
* To develop positive relationships with international young peopleandprovide a service to them at times and locations that work for them, including weekly youth services in the evenings.
* To establish strong working relationships with other agencies working to improve the lives of Ukrainian people living in Ireland. Networking and interagency work is key for this role.
* To establish new programmes for groups and individuals aged 10-24 years as may be required within the area to meet emerging needs using youth work methodologies, in line with funding requirements.
* To collaborate with management of accommodation centres and care homes to promote good communication across services.
* Evidence gathering and evaluation will be a primary function of this role.
* To set up inclusion/ integration groups with local young people, reducing barriers and building relationships based on shared interests.
* To be an advocate for young Ukrainian people from aged 10-24.
* To record the work using agreed systems.
* To ensure organised programmes fit within the youth work process and Crosscare's Youth Work Approach.
* To attend and participate at staff meetings and other meetings as requested and work in collaboration with the existing team.
* To represent the Youth Service, when requested, at various committees and networks.
* To submit all paperwork for managers, funders etc within the specified time period.
* To work within the ethos and values of Crosscare.
* To implement the Crosscare Strategy.
* To attend training relevant to the work.
* To manage challenging behaviours and situations.
* To attend supervision regularly with the line manager.
* To carry out any other duties assigned by your line manager
Essential Requirements
* Third Level Qualification in Youth Work and a minimum of 2 years' experience within this sector.
* Some experience of outreach work.
* Full drivers licence
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
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-6262) 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 January 21st 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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