Youth Worker - Belfast SEHSCT Geographical Area

at  Mencap

MENCAP NI YOUTH ARE RECRUITING A NUMBER OF PASSIONATE AND PROACTIVE FULL TIME YOUTH WORKERS FOR DELIVERY OUR HEROES+ PROJECT ACROSS THE SEHSCT AREA.

HEROES+ is an exciting new project for young people aged 14-24 with a learning disability/additional need. HEROES+ will provide innovative, transformative programmes that will inspire participants to develop their potential and contribute to building a cohesive society.
You will be responsible for developing, organising and delivering tailored co-produced programmes to meet the needs and goals of young people in a project delivery area, and will work co-operatively with the Programme Manager and youth work team to achieve project targets and deliver the best possible outcomes for participants.

Skills/Experience required:

• Experience in delivery of youth work programmes and interventions
• Confidence and determination to deliver agreed targets
• Awareness of & enthusiasm for inclusive practices.
• Ability to work with young people to organise an appropriate programme of activities that delivers the project specific outcomes.
• An understanding of barriers facing young people with learning disabilities to engage in youth provision.
• Hs completed or working towards the completion of relevant degrees in youth work, community work/development, education or equivalent or
• Has a minimum of 3 years experience in leading and delivering youth/community based projects and an OCN Level 2/3 in Youth Work or equivalent.

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

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.