Do you believe in empowering young people and building inclusive communities? Are you ready to support a project that’s transforming lives?
Join Mencap NI Youth and help bring the HEROES+ project to life.
We’re recruiting Assistant Youth Workers to play a key role in delivering this innovative programme for young people with learning disabilities and additional needs.
HEROES+ is an exciting project for young people aged 14–24 with a learning disability/additional need that is designed to:
- Inspire personal growth
- Promote inclusion and peace building
- Empower young people to reach their full potential
- Build bridges and strengthen communities
As an Assistant Youth Worker, you will:
- Assist and support with the delivery of programme sessions and activities
- Support young people one-to-one and in groups
- Help build trusting relationships with participants
- Encourage participation, confidence and peer connections
- Work closely with the youth work team to ensure every young person has a positive empowering experience.
Join us and - Be part of a transformative project
- Work in a fun, supportive team
- Make a difference in young people’s lives
- Access valuable training and development
Full information and how to apply can be found in the application pack and job description attached
Please apply with an up-to-date CV and cover letter explaining how you meet the role requirements set out in the job description for consideration.
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.
About Mencap
Supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB)
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A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident .