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Youth Worker

3 months ago

Londonderry, United Kingdom Mencap Full time

Job Advert

Mencap NI Youth are recruiting a number of passionate and proactive full time Youth Workers for delivery our HEROES+ project across the Derry/Londonderry 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

Please apply with an up to date CV and cover letter explaining how you meet the role requirements 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 . ID -

Benefits

As well as knowing that what we do is making a positive difference to people’s lives, you will receive fair pay and have access to a wide range of rewards and benefits as one of our employees.

24 days holiday, pro-rata (plus bank holidays) increasing with long service plus the ability to buy up to another 10 days via our HolidayPlus scheme 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 meaning NI savings. If you don’t join the Plan you start, you will be auto-enrolled after three months with us. Membership of Mencap Pension Plan to include up to 3 times salary death in service live cover AND Income Protection of 50% salary to be triggered at 26 weeks of long term sickness 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 super markets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via Mencap Extras Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc. Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support Quarterly award scheme and recognition at every 5 years through our YouRock program Access to award winning training and development

*T&C's apply based on contract