Sphere 17’s vision is for a future where all young people are valued. We want to see a society where young people have a voice, where young people feel respected, and where they feel included, no matter what community they are from. We hope for a society where young people can get high quality support and have a real chance to be the best they can be.

We also provide a wide range of supports and development opportunities for employees so that they can provide the highest quality of service to young people.

If you are interested in becoming involved in a creative and exciting service which works with young people engaged with a Youth Diversion Project, then maybe consider our current exciting opportunity:

Woodale Youth Justice Project (YJP)

Youth Justice Worker

(Full-time – 35 hours per week)

This position is funded by the Department of Justice.
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Main Role: 

The Woodale Youth Justice Worker is responsible for working with young people aged 10-17 years involved, or at risk of becoming involved in, criminal activity in the Priorswood and Darndale area. The Youth Justice Worker will work on the Woodale Youth Justice Project team and as part of the wider Sphere 17 team. Their purpose is to engage young people who have offended or at risk of offending in a process of learning and development that will enable them to examine their own offending and to make positive lifestyle choices to reduce their risk of involvement in criminal, harmful or socially unacceptable behaviour. S/he will be working closely with An Garda Síochána in assessing the interests, needs and capacity of this target group, and implement appropriate programmes and activities, as agreed with the Team Leader and the Woodale YJP Committee.

Salary scale for the above roles is commensurate with the Department of Education Youth Worker (€38,384-€56,447) and Youth Activity Worker (€38,218-€51,210) Salary Scales. These posts will require the successful candidate to work scheduled hours at evenings and weekends.

*Please note*
Appointment to the above pay-scales will reflect the level of required criteria met at point of entry as detailed below.

Required:

• Youth Worker: An *NSETS professionally endorsed qualification in Youth Work or Youth and Community Work,
  Or,
• Have worked with young people for two years full-time in a youth work setting and have an equivalent professional Degree level qualification within the Education/Social Science/Youth Work or Community Work field.

Required:

• Youth Activity Worker: A QQI Level 5 full Award in Youth Work or equivalent qualification in a related area plus experience of working with young people.
  Or,
• A minimum of 6 months full-time paid experience working directly with young people in a youth work setting.

Job descriptions, requirements, application forms and key competencies are available from: www.sphere17.ie/recruitment

Applicants are requested to address these key competencies as part of their application. To apply, please complete and return the relevant online application form. Shortlisted applicants will be required to demonstrate how their experience meets the key competencies required for the role.

Sphere 17 RYS Employee Supports and Benefits:

• CDYS Salary Scale
• 24 Days Annual Leave Allowance
• Employee Induction Programme
• Employer Contribution Pension Scheme
• Flexible Working Policy
• Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• State-paid Parent’s Leave Benefit and Unpaid Parental Leave.
• Residential Overnight Allowance
• Personal Accident and Injury Insurance Cover
• Certified Sick Leave – full pay for a total of 23 days in a 12-month period
• Employee Wellbeing workshops and activities delivered by the Wellness Committee
• Continuous Professional Development through Sphere 17’s Learning and Development Policy:
  • 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

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is: Tuesday 6th May 2025, 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.