Youth Worker

Mencap; Derry/Londonderry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community organization is seeking proactive youth workers in Derry/Londonderry to support their HEROES+ Project. The role focuses on empowering young people aged 14-24 through creative sessions, mentoring, and leadership. Benefits include 24 days holiday, access to a pension plan, and various discounts. The contract will last until December 2027 and aims to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

24 days holiday pro-rata

Service-related sick pay

Pension matching contributions

Discounts on various services

Employee assistance programme

Access to training and development

Qualifications

• Passion for empowering young people with learning disabilities.
• Experience in youth work or similar roles is advantageous.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver engaging sessions for youth.
• Support personal and social development.
• Act as a positive role model.

Skills

Youth Engagement

Mentoring

Creativity

Communication

Job description

Job Advert

Are you passionate about empowering young people? Ready to make a difference in the lives of those with learning disabilities/additional needs? This is your moment. Join Mencap NI Youth and be part of something powerful and transformative. Supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).

Project Overview

We are on the lookout for enthusiastic, driven and proactive youth workers to help deliver our HEROES+ Project. Focused on young people aged 14-24, HEROES+ is all about:

• Inspiring growth
• Unlocking potential
• Promoting inclusion
• Fostering peacebuilding and understanding
• Building a more connected, peaceful and cohesive community

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver creative, engaging sessions
• Support personal and social development
• Be a positive role model and mentor
• Help young people find their voice and reach their goals

Benefits

• 24 days holiday, pro‑rata (plus bank holidays) increasing with long service and the ability to buy up to another 10 days via HolidayPlus
• Service‑related sick pay when 6‑month probation is completed
• Eligibility to join Mencap Pension Plan where Mencap matches contributions up to 5% on a salary‑sacrifice basis (you will be auto‑enrolled after 3 months)
• Loans for debt consolidation, bikes, computers and phones when you have been with us for 6 months
• Interest‑free season ticket loans
• Discounts and cashback from 3% to 30% at high‑street shops including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and more via Mencap Extras
• Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc.
• Free access to the round‑the‑clock employee assistance programme for advice and support
• Quarterly award scheme and recognition at every 5 years through the YouRock programme
• Access to award‑winning training and development

Contract

Roles will be offered on a contract basis until December 2027.

About Mencap

We work in partnership with people with a learning disability, and all our services support people to live life as they choose. Everyone wants a purposeful job – to do something meaningful. At Mencap, we can give you that. You will have opportunities to develop as a person, colleague, leader and activist. We want to make you feel inspired to reach your potential. Our work includes:

• Providing high‑quality, flexible services that allow people to live as independently as possible in a place they choose
• Providing advice through our help lines and web sites

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.

To apply, please submit an up‑to‑date CV and cover letter explaining how you meet the role requirements.