Youth Worker - Omagh/Fermanagh

Job Advert:

Mencap NI Youth are recruiting a full timeYouth Worker to 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 throughPEACEPLUS , a programme managed by theSpecial EU Programmes Body (SEUPB) , Mencap NI Youth is recruiting enthusiastic, motivated and committedYouth Workers to join ourEmpower to Transform (E2T) team.

Empower to Transform is an exciting PEACEPLUS programme designed to support young people aged 1424 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

Why join Mencap NI Youth?

• 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

Roles are offered on a full-time, fixed-term basis until December 2027.

Benefits:
Laptop Mobile Phone Paid Holidays

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