Youth Worker - Maternity Cover - Omagh/Fermanagh


Company:	Mencap
Salary:	£27,971 to £27,971 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Omagh, BT79
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	18 Oct 2026
Closing date:	16 Nov 2026

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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

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

For full details and information on how to apply, please refer to the application pack and job description attached.

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