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Job description

The Vacancy: Inspire is proud to partner on the Peace of Mind project - a cross-community, cross-border initiative funded by the PEACEPLUS Programme, managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB). Are you passionate about youth work, mental health, and creating real, inclusive change in your community? Do you want to use your skills to support young people aged 11-25 to build confidence, resilience, and emotional wellbeing in a safe, creative environment? If so, you could be the Youth Facilitator we’re looking for to join Inspire’s Peace of Mind team. About the Role: 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.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the delivery of the Peace of Mind project across multiple locations in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
• Deliver engaging group-based programmes for young people aged 14-25.
• Work collaboratively as part of the Operational Partnership Group to ensure high-quality program delivery.
• Support young people in developing resilience, confidence, and emotional well-being through structured group activities.
• Develop strong working relationships with schools, community groups, statutory agencies, and youth organisations to promote the project and encourage participation.
• Collaborate with local partners to create opportunities for young people to explore identity, culture, and community.
• Support continuous improvement by gathering feedback from young people and making recommendations for program development.
• Ensure that activities align with the values and policies of Inspire Wellbeing and partner organisations.
• Use a trauma-informed and person-centred approach to support emotional wellbeing.
• Build relationships that promote trust, motivation, and personal growth.
• Facilitate sessions on topics such as mental health, self-esteem, healthy relationships, identity and resilience.
• Recruit and engage young people through community outreach and partnership work.
• Collaborate with schools, youth organisations, and local agencies.
• Ensure safeguarding policies are followed and contribute to risk management.
• Monitor and report on participation, outcomes, and programme development.
• Embrace co-production-young people help shape everything we do.
• Understand that this post may evolve over time and this job description will therefore be subject to review in the light of changing circumstances. Other duties of a similar nature and appropriate to the grade may be assigned from time to time.

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.
• Educated to NVQ level 3 or equivalent and a minimum of 6 months’ experience in services for children, young people, families or other minority group.
• To work flexibly as the job will require some evening/weekend working.
• The post-holder must be either registered, or apply for registration, with NISCC upon appointment.
• Communication, 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 and the ability to manage conflict resolution, respond to challenging behaviours, and support young people facing risks.
• 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.
• Confidence in leading youth sessions and building group dynamics.
• Willingness to work evenings and occasional weekends.
• Background in youth work, health and social care, or community development.
• Experience working with funded programmes and understanding reporting requirements.
• Understanding of issues such as intergenerational trauma, deprivation, substance misuse, and mental health in post-conflict communities.
• Familiarity with co-production, early intervention, and holistic wellbeing approaches.
• Strong organisational and IT skills, including Microsoft Office.

Desirable Skills

• Experience using IT packages and systems including Microsoft Office.