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Job description

The Peace of Mind Youth Facilitator plays a key role in delivering the project by engaging and supporting young people in a safe and inclusive environment. This role involves facilitating group-based programs, promoting participation, and helping young people develop their social and emotional skills. The Youth Facilitator will ensure that young people with disabilities, neurodiversity, and lived experiences of trauma are included and supported in their personal development journey. The role involves working closely with young people to create meaningful and enjoyable experiences that foster motivation, confidence, and a sense of belonging. Please see employer website for full job details & person specification.

Responsibilities

• Engage and recruit young people, ensuring their voices shape the planning and delivery of activities
• Facilitate the delivery of the Peace of Mind project across multiple locations in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland
• Assist in planning and delivering workshops, creative projects, and community events that promote positive mental health
• Support outreach initiatives to engage young people who may be at risk of social isolation or mental health challenges
• Develop strong working relationships with schools, community groups, statutory agencies, and youth organisations to promote the project and encourage participation
• Contribute to reports for funders and stakeholders, ensuring accurate documentation of program activities

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Possess a full current driving licence 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.
• And 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 behaviours, 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

The role is temporary for a period of 24 months dependent on funding.