Youth Project Worker (PW2) Barnardo's

EFDNI; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Barnardo's is seeking a Youth Project Worker to support Traveller young people across Greater Belfast. The role involves developing the Traveller Youth Project, delivering one-to-one mentoring and group sessions, and engaging with schools and families.

The post requires a full driving licence, Enhanced Access NI with Child Barred List checks, and occasional evenings/weekends; hybrid working is available from Belmont Road, Belfast.

Qualifications

• A full driving licence and access to a car for business purposes.
• Enhanced Access NI with Child Barred List check required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the Traveller Youth Project and provide one-to-one mentoring for young people.
• Liaise with schools, community groups, parents and young people to invite referrals.
• Engage with parents and Traveller families to build positive, supportive relationships.
• Identify support needs with young people and set goals; tailor mentoring sessions.
• Develop and deliver group sessions focusing on personal development, skills and voice.
• Promote inclusion by working with statutory and community organisations.
• Apply safeguarding and child protection procedures.

Job description

• Reference number: 23738
• Job Title: Youth Project Worker (PW2)
• Location: Travellers Early Years Service
• Contract type: Permanent (Fixed term funded post)
• End date: 31 March 2029
• Hours: 22.5 hours (Term Time)
• Salary: £28,687 - £32,786 (£16,041.46 - £18,333.58 pro rata)
• Closing Date: 8 October 2026
• Interview Date: TBC

We are seeking a Youth Project Worker to support young people from Irish Traveller backgrounds across the Greater Belfast area.

Our Youth Project is foryoung people aged 12+.The focus of this project is to amplify the voices and lived experiences of Traveller young people, promote inclusion, remove barriers to accessing services and create opportunities for young people to thrive and reach their full potential. It involves:

• Youth Group which takes place fortnightly during term time in a community setting
• One to one mentoring which takes place weekly/ bi-weekly at young people's homes or in a community setting.

About the Role

The post holder will be responsible for developing and delivering the Traveller Youth Project and providing one to one support and mentoring for young people. The post holder will be required to:

• Liaise with schools, community group, parents and young people to invite referrals
• Engage with parents and young people from Traveller families and build positive, supportive relationships
• Work collaboratively with young people and parents to identify support needs and set goals.
• Develop and deliver tailored one to one mentoring sessions for young people
• Develop and deliver group sessions for young people that focus personal development, building skills and voice and influence
• Actively support young people to express their views and get involved in participation activities
• Work co-operatively with statutory and community organisations to promote inclusion and provide the most effective service for young people.
• Apply safeguarding and child protection procedures

Occasional evening and weekend work will be an element of this post. A full driving licence and access to a car for business purposes is an essential requirement.

Location: 230c Belmont Road, Belfast with option for hybrid working

Although this contract has a permanent status, please be aware that this post is subject to funding currently to 31 March 2029 and therefore should this funding not be extended further, you may be subject to a redundancy consultation or a TUPE arrangement.

Contact: [e-mail]

The successful candidates will also be required to undertake an Enhanced Access NI with Child Barred List check.

A waiting list will be held in the event that similar vacancies arise during the next 12 months.

Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date.