Youth Worker - Maternity Cover - Omagh/Fermanagh

Royal Mencap Society; Omagh; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Benefits

Job summary

Royal Mencap Society in Omagh is seeking a full-time Youth Worker on a maternity cover basis (6 months, with possible extension) starting in early December. The role supports the Empower to Transform project across Omagh and aims to help young people with learning disabilities realise their potential.

You will deliver engaging youth work programmes, support personal goals, promote inclusion, and act as a positive role model within a PEACEPLUS-funded team.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people, especially those with learning disabilities and/or additional needs.
• Ability to deliver engaging youth work programmes and activities.
• Commitment to inclusion, participation and co-production.

Responsibilities

• Deliver creative and engaging youth work programmes across Omagh and Fermanagh.
• Support young people to achieve personal goals and develop new skills.
• Promote inclusion and positive relationships across communities.
• Be a positive role model, mentor and advocate for young people.
• Access ongoing training and professional development opportunities.

Job description

Youth Worker - Maternity Cover - Omagh/Fermanagh

• Youth Worker - Maternity Cover - Omagh/Fermanagh

Job Advert

Mencap NI Youth are recruiting a full-time Youth Worker Cover Maternity Leave for 6 months with possible extension, this role is due to start in early December.

This role will deliver our Empower to Transform project across the wider Omagh area.

Are you passionate about helping young people realise their potential?

Do you want to support young people with learning disabilities and/or additional needs to build confidence, develop new skills, make lasting friendships and create positive change in their communities?

Join Mencap NI Youth and help young people Think, Act, Change, Create and Grow.

Supported through PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB), Mencap NI Youth is recruiting enthusiastic, motivated and committed Youth Workers to join our Empower to Transform (E2T) team.

Empower to Transform is an exciting PEACEPLUS programme designed to support young people aged 14–24 to:

• Develop confidence, resilience and independence
• Build positive relationships with people from different backgrounds
• Strengthen employability and leadership skills
• Become active citizens within their communities
• Achieve positive personal progression and fulfil their potential

As part of this innovative programme, you will help create safe, inclusive and engaging opportunities that support young people to have their voices heard, develop new experiences and make a meaningful contribution to society.

As a Youth Worker, you will:

• Deliver creative and engaging youth work programmes and activities
• Support young people to achieve their personal goals and aspirations
• Promote inclusion, participation and co-production
• Build young people's confidence, skills and independence
• Foster positive relationships and good relations across communities
• Act as a positive role model, mentor and advocate for young people
• Be part of an ambitious PEACEPLUS-funded programme
• Help transform the lives of young people with learning disabilities and/or additional needs
• Work within a supportive, passionate and inclusive team
• Access ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Play a key role in creating stronger, more connected communities
• Make a lasting difference every day

£25,584 per annum (Pro Rata) + Excellent Benefits