Assistant Youth Worker - Derry/Londonderry

Royal Mencap Society; Derry/Londonderry; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Royal Mencap Society as an Assistant Youth Worker to support the HEROES+ project, empowering young people with learning disabilities. In this transformative role, you'll assist in delivering engaging activities and foster inclusive relationships, making a positive impact in the community while working with a supportive team.

Benefits

Access to training and development

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Ability to assist and support in delivering programme activities.
• Experience working with young people, especially those with additional needs.
• Skills in relationship building and encouraging participation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the delivery of programme sessions and activities.
• Support young people one-to-one and in groups.
• Encourage participation and confidence among participants.

Skills

Empowerment

Relationship Building

Teamwork

Supportive Communication

Job description

Job Advert

Do you believe in empowering young people and building inclusive communities? Are you ready to support a project that’s transforming lives?

Join Mencap NI Youth and help bring the HEROES+ project to life.

We’re recruiting Assistant Youth Workers to play a key role in delivering this innovative programme for young people with learning disabilities and additional needs.

HEROES+ is an exciting project for young people aged 14–24 with a learning disability/additional need that is designed to:

• Promote inclusion and peace building
• Empower young people to reach their full potential

As an Assistant Youth Worker, you will:

• Assist and support with the delivery of programme sessions and activities
• Support young people one-to-one and in groups
• Help build trusting relationships with participants
• Encourage participation, confidence, and peer connections
• Work closely with the youth work team to ensure every young person has a positive empowering experience

Join us and

• Be part of a transformative project
• Work in a fun, supportive team
• Make a difference in young people’s lives
• Access valuable training and development

Full information and how to apply can be found in the application pack and job description attached.

Please apply with an up-to-date CV and cover letter explaining how you meet the role requirements set out in the job description for consideration.

At Mencap, we value a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we intentionally plan for the success of our colleagues in everything we do. We welcome applications from everyone, so come as you are and join us. Together we are Mencap.

*The roles will be offered on a contract basis until December 2027.

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About Mencap

Supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).

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