GET INVOLVED

We very much recognise the value of having good people on our team, and provide a wide range of supports and development opportunities for employees so that they can provide the highest quality of service to young people.  

Sphere 17 RYS Employee Supports and Benefits: 

• Current Department of Education & Youth - Youth Worker Salary Scales 
• Employer Contributory Pension Scheme
• 25 Days Annual Leave (pro rata) including concession day but excluding bank holidays
• Long Service Additional Leave 
• Employee Assistance Supports
• Flexible Working Policy 
• Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave (subject to qualifying period of 1 years service)
• Residential Overnight Allowance 
• Personal Accident and Injury Insurance Cover 
• Paid Sick Leave – full pay for a total of 23 days in a 12 month period (subject to completing 6 month probationary period)
• Employee Wellbeing workshops and activities delivered by the Wellness Committee 
• Opportunity to gain the D1 (mini bus) license with associated costs covered by the organisation 
• Continuous Professional Development Opportunities such as: Supervision, Support and Appraisal, Monthly training sessions/workshops (internal and external facilitators), Individual Training Fund, Supervisory Roles (Students and Volunteers), Employee Forum – Opportunities to engage in Policy Review and Sectoral Developments . 

Check out our current vacancies below:

Sphere 17 is currently seeking (2) Project Leaders to provide leadership and ensure seamless continuity of the organisation’s services and operations for staff and young people.

Project Leader (full time) x 2

MAIN ROLE:

The Project Leader has responsibility for delivering the youth service plans of Sphere 17 Regional Youth Service, as agreed with the Regional Youth Service Manager, Management Team and the Board of Directors.

The Project Leader is responsible for the development and implementation of an appropriate youth work plan to meet the needs of the young people in the agreed catchment area, and the management of an Area Team and youth centre. The Project Leader will ensure the programme of activities is delivered in line with organisational policy, in consultation with the Regional Youth Service Manager; that it is well balanced and has a clear strategy, focus and targets, and achieves its outcomes. This includes timetabling staff so as to maximise direct work with young people, and ensure a balance between individual work, developmental group work, street work etc. The Project Leader will also personally deliver services directly to young people.

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES FOR THE ROLE

The ideal candidate will desirably have:

• An NSETS professionally endorsed qualification in Youth/Community Work and 5 years full-time experience of working with young people at risk,

Or

• An equivalent professional qualification or relevant degree within the Education/Social Science/Youth Work or Community Work field plus 7 years full-time experience of working with young people at risk. 

Salary is commensurate with the current Department of Education Project Leader Salary Scales (€57,011 - €64,125).  The post will require the successful candidate to work scheduled hours in the evenings and at weekends. 

Please see our Project Leader Job Description for more information about the role.

Shortlisted applicants will be required to discuss Key Competencies at interview. Shortlisted applicants will also be required to further expand upon their knowledge and demonstrate their experience and suitability for the role, as outlined in their application form.

To apply for the position of Project Leader, please click the link and complete the online application form: Application Form – Project Leader

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Monday, 19^th January 2026, at 5pm with interviews provisionally scheduled for the following week. Short listing will apply, and a panel may be formed.  All appointments are subject to reference checking and Garda Vetting. Sphere 17 RYS is an equal opportunities employer.  

We currently have a rolling recruitment process for the following positions:

Youth Work Relief Worker(s)

Main Role:

The Youth Work Relief Worker, working as part of a team, will be involved in providing temporary staff cover on any one of our youth service area teams or on the Woodale Youth Justice Project, as required. This cover will primarily involve implementing Sphere 17/Woodale activities and programmes, in keeping with approved plans, and as agreed with the relevant Project Leader.

For more information on this opportunity download YW Relief Worker Job Description and YW Relief Application Form. Completed applications can be returned to: generalmail@sphere17.ie

From time to time, we may have relief hours available for general operative work.  This work may include building maintenance and repairs, bus driving, front of house / admin duties.  To apply for general operative relief work, please complete the following General Operative Relief Panel Application Form and return to generalmail@sphere17.ie. 

Garda Vetting is required of all staff and volunteers joining Sphere 17 RYS. The Garda Vetting Invitation Form must be completed along with proof of identity and address supplied from this Accepted Documentation Table.  For more information on the Garda Vetting process contact the RYS Manager on 01 8674348