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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 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:

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.

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

We are currently recruiting for suitably qualified Sessional Child and Adolescent Counsellors for our youth counselling service The Listen Project

The Listen Project Steering Group seeks Expressions of Interest from suitably qualified Child and Adolescent Counsellors who will deliver sessional counselling (mornings and/or evenings) to young people who seek support through the project.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

A recognised and accredited Level 7 qualification (QQI) (Minimum in Counselling or Psychotherapy)

AND

Demonstrated experience of work with young people in a professional capacity

OR

Attainment (or pre-attainment) of a recognised and accredited Degree or Post-Graduate qualification in counselling or psychotherapy specialising in Child and Adolescent Therapy.

The ideal candidates will also:

• Hold full accredited membership with IACP, IAHIP or equivalent.
• Demonstrate knowledge of Children First requirements and up to date training
• Demonstrate familiarity with GDPR and the IT capability to manage appointments, case notes, databases and submit invoices in a timely, secure and confidential manner.
• Knowledge and familiarity using online video tools as a means to provide counselling services

Applicants must show proof of accreditation, qualifications and insurance to provide such services. Successful candidates will also be subject to reference checks and Garda Vetting.

For more information and details on how to apply click here

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Garda Vetting is required of all staff and volunteers joining Sphere 17 RYS. For more information on the Garda Vetting process contact Mick on 01 8674348