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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:

If you are interested in a senior leadership opportunity in a high-performing and highly regarded organisation, the Board of Sphere 17 Regional Youth Service are currently seeking a:

Regional Youth Service Manager

(full time position)

This position is primarily funded under the Department of Children and Youth - UBU funding scheme through the City of Dublin Youth Services.

Main Role:

The Regional Youth Service Manager is the most senior leadership role within Sphere 17 Regional Youth Service. Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, the post holder is responsible for leading the strategic planning, development, and implementation of the organisation’s mission to support young people aged 10–24, particularly those at risk. This role will lead the planning, delivery, and continuous development of Sphere 17’s youth services, ensuring the effective operation of youth programmes, manages staffing and facilities, and promotes the service in the local community. 

The role involves providing governance support to the Board, leading strategic and operational planning, and ensuring legal, regulatory, and safeguarding compliance. It includes managing budgets, audits, and resources, as well as driving innovation and excellence in youth service delivery. The position requires strong leadership in managing and developing a strong and diverse team.   

The manager plays a pivotal role in securing funding, advocating for youth-related policy, and maintaining strong partnerships to ensure that Sphere 17 delivers high-quality, impactful services across its catchment area. 

For more details on the key functions of this role please refer to the RYS Manager Job Description - October 2025.pdf .

Renumeration:

Salary scale range for the role is €67,537 - €85,405 per annum.

Essential Experience, Skills and Competencies for the Role: 

Educational Standards – Minimum Level 7 in youth work / social studies / or related discipline. 

Work Experience – Significant management experience. 

Excellent leadership skills, with an ability to lead a diverse team in a changing and challenging environment.  

Ability to develop and implement strategic and operations plans.   

An ability to communicate to inspire a team, the wider community and key stakeholders.  

Highly collaborative approach to working with others to achieve shared objectives and desired outcomes.  

Ability to motivate and mentor a team of highly experienced colleagues towards career goals and academic excellence.  

A capacity to influence and adapt plans and bring others through required change, including an awareness of efficient resource management. 

A clear commitment to youth work and to the sector.  

An ability to lead and achieve innovation in relation to engaging young people and service delivery. 

Strong financial management skills with experience of managing budget.  

Have a proven ability to secure funding to further the operational and strategic deliverables of the organisation. 

Strong attention to detail.  

An ability to influence and manage complex relationships and foster harmonious relationships at all levels. 

Application Process:

For more information about the opportunity please email: RYSManagerRecruitment@sphere17.ie.

To apply, please submit a CV and cover letter to  RYSManagerRecruitment@sphere17.ie no later than Friday, October 31st, 2025, at 5pm.

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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