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Job description

As a Youth Facilitator, you will be responsible for delivering the Peace of Mind group programme in the western trust area, working with young people from diverse backgrounds across Northern Ireland. This project takes an early intervention and prevention approach to support young people’s mental health, wellbeing and personal development. You’ll work in community settings, facilitating structured youth sessions, building positive relationships, and creating inclusive spaces where young people feel seen, safe, and supported. You’ll also help co-design workshops, events and social action projects that explore identity, culture, and shared community experience, all rooted in the context of Northern Ireland’s post-conflict legacy. Please see employer website for full job details & person specification.

Responsibilities

• Lead sessions that support young people’s personal and social development.
• Build positive relationships with young people, providing guidance, encouragement, and mentorship.
• Develop strong working relationships with schools, community groups, statutory agencies, and youth organisations to promote the project and encourage participation.
• Support continuous improvement by gathering feedback from young people and making recommendations for program development.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Possess a full current driving license and access to a car. Business Insurance is a requirement for this post. Consideration will be given to alternative travelling options for applicants who are disabled.
• To work flexibly as the job will require some evening/weekend working.
• Educated to NVQ level 3 or equivalent AND Minimum 6 months experience in services for children, young people, families or other minority group.
• The post-holder must be either registered, or apply for registration, with NISCC upon appointment.
• Strong leadership and facilitation skills, with the ability to motivate and engage young people while translating innovative approaches into effective youth engagement activities.
• Good understanding of the youth and community sector, including the challenges faced by young people and the services that support them, helping them to access services and to develop support plans that meet their needs.
• Experience working with funders and grant-supported programs, with an understanding of how funding impacts service delivery and the ability to work within budget guidelines.
• Awareness of trauma, lived experience, deprivation, and their impact on young people in Northern Ireland and border counties.
• Ability to manage conflict resolution, respond to challenging behaviors, and support young people facing high levels of risk.
• Strong understanding of early intervention and prevention approaches to mental health, with knowledge of relevant research with experience in co-producing services with young people to ensure programs are responsive, inclusive, and meet their needs.
• Experience using IT packages and systems including Microsoft Office.

Further Information

Location: Western Trust Area, to be confirmed. Temporary and fixed term for 24 months and the successful candidate will be working across the Western Trust area.