Youth Officer

The Cedar Foundation; Derry/Londonderry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An inclusive charitable organization in Derry/Londonderry is seeking a Youth Officer responsible for promoting the inclusion of children and young people with disabilities in personal development projects. This role involves delivering mental health programmes and ensuring a supportive environment for youth empowerment. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and experience in social development, alongside strong IT and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year paid experience in planning/delivering group-based personal development programmes.
• Or 3 years of paid experience with a RQF level 4 qualification.

Responsibilities

• Promote and include children and young people with disabilities in personal development projects.
• Deliver a mental health personal development programme.
• Work in line with quality standards for meaningful engagement.

Skills

IT proficiency

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

RQF level 6 degree or equivalent

RQF level 4 degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

The Youth Officer is responsible for the promotion and inclusion of children and young people with disabilities, autism and brain injury in a personal development project, developing their social and emotional skills to enable them to participate in their local community.

Responsibilities

• PoM Youth Officer is responsible for the promotion and inclusion of children and young people with disabilities, autism and brain injury in a personal development project, developing their social and emotional skills.
• Deliver a mental health personal development programme, develop young peer mentors and facilitate the promotion of Disability & Inclusion Training to local stakeholders, funders and the wider community.
• They will work in line with quality standards and ensure the project provides a meaningful, fun, supportive and inclusive place for our young people to become motivated and reach their full potential.

Skills and Qualifications

• RQF level 6 (e.g. Bachelor’s Degree) or equivalent level in Youth & Community, Health/Social Care, Education or another relevant discipline & minimum 1 years’ paid experience of planning/delivering group based personal, social development programmes.
• Or Minimum Rr QF 4 or equivalent level in Youth/Community, Health/Social Care, Education or another relevant discipline And minimum 3 years’ paid experience of planning/delivering group based personal, social development programmes for young people.
• Proficiency in IT skills, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Ability to work independently with good organisational, communication & interpersonal skills.

Further Information

Location: Western Trust, Northern sector (Derry/Londonderry/Strabane).The Peace of Mind project is a cross community/cross border initiative to address the significant mental health challenges young people including those with a disability, brain injury and autism. The project will support disabled young people in school or youth and community groups to develop strategies, skills and strength, leading to positive mental health and wellbeing.Peace of Mind is a fun, engaging, project supporting disabled children and teenagers aged 9-25. The project will provide opportunities to participate in a group-based programme, improve social connections and health & wellbeing.The Peace of Mind project is supported by the European Union’s PEACEPLUS Programme, managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).

Area: Derry or Londonderry
Closing date: 20 Nov 2025