Youth Justice Worker Dun Laoghaire Closing Date 09.10.26
Description
Position Title: Youth Justice Worker
The Employer:
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: Crosscare Dun Laoghaire Youth Service
Work Schedule: Full time: 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Salary: €39,544 to €58,152 Depending on Experience
Reporting to: Youth Service Manager/Team Leader
The Role: General Responsibilities:
Assessing and responding to the needs of young people at risk of offending or re offending.
Engaging, building and maintaining strong, positive relationships with the target group on both a one to one and group basis.
Engaging young people in a process of learning and development that will enable them to examine their own offending and make positive lifestyle choices that will protect them from involvement in criminal, harmful or socially unacceptable behaviours.
Designing, implementing and evaluating creative and responsive outcomes focused case plans and interventions for project participants.
Operating in accordance with the YDP Operational Requirements.
Completing accurately and on time administrative requirements of the project.
Attending YDP advisory committee and referral assessment committee meetings as required and preparation of reports for same.
Networking, co-operating, and enlisting the support of other agencies/organisations and community groups to enhance the development opportunities for project participants.
Attending and completing all training provided by Crosscare and Irish Youth Justice, to support the work within the project.
Building and maintaining relationships with local stakeholders, particularly An Garda Síochána and other services engaged with young people in the catchment area.
Keep project records and provide updates and reports as requested including the drafting of the Annual Plan following a consultative process with the Gardaí;
Attend the Project Committee meetings, providing progress updates as required;
Provide youth work interventions in the catchment area in line with the Youth Diversion Project plan as approved by the Project Committee;
Essential Requirements:
Be in possession of a third level qualification in youth work and a minimum of 2 years’ experience working with young people at risk.
Experience of dealing with Child Safeguarding Issues.
Full Driving Licence desirable.
Personal attributes:
Communication skills
Teamwork & Collaboration
Creativity & Innovation
Flexibility and adaptability
Excellent organisational, time management & record keeping skills
Excellent report writing skills
Facilitation and group work skills
Empathy and understanding
Negotiation skills
Ability to work on own initiative
Strong leadership skills
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: 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 October 9th 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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