Project Officer, Youthscape PLUS

The Cedar Foundation is seeking to recruit the following staff member:

Job Ref:  26-138-PO-ECI-WEB
Job Role: Project Officer – Youthscape PLUS
Location: Unit D3 Balliniska Business Park, Springtown Drive, Derry, BT48 0NA
(with agile working options)
Salary: Starting at £30,426per annum (pro-rata)
Hours: 22.5 hours per week
Contract: Until September 2027
​​​​​​​ (Please note this post is funded via the Peace Plus Programme. Continuation of employment beyond this date is subject to funding)

The Service
Youthscape PLUS is a cross border, cross community intervention programme aimed at marginalised young people in the South West region of Northern Ireland and the counties of Donegal, Leitrim and Sligo. The programme, which is funded under PEACEPLUS is led by the South West College (SWC) in partnership with Donegal Youth Services, Mayo Leitrim Sligo Education & Training Board, Tides Training and the Cedar Foundation (Cedar). 

The Role
Within Youthscape PLUS Cedar provides a specialist service to SWC and its co-delivery partners to enhance the support required by participants with autism to help them achieve the best possible outcomes. The Project Officer will provide support and guidance to delivery partners and other key stakeholders as well as a flexible range of person-centred assistance and supports to individual participants

Benefits

• 20 days annual leave and 12 statutory days pro rata. Annual leave entitlements increase to 25 days (pro rata) after 5 years’ service and 27 days (pro rata) after 10 years’ service.
• Auto enrolment Pension through Standard Life. Employer contribution 4%, employee contribution 5%.
• Annual incremental pay increases on agreed salary scale.
• Agile working benefits.
• Occupational Sick Pay Scheme that increases with length of service.
• Investor in People Platinum accredited organisation with commitment to development of the staff team through training and learning opportunities.
• Staff recognition & reward incentives aligned to high standards of performance.
• Westfield Healthcare cashback scheme.
• Special offers at over 600 leading high street and online retailers.
• Cycle to Work scheme.

Please Note – At present The Cedar Foundation does not offer sponsorship.

Essential Criteria

RQF level 6 (e.g. Bachelor’s Degree) or equivalent level in Psychology, Education, Community Work, Health & Social Care, Youth Work or equivalent level qualification in a relevant discipline
AND
Minimum of 1 year’s paid experience in working with supporting young people with ASD
OR
RQF level 4 or equivalent level in Psychology, Education, Community Work, Health & Social Care, Youth Work or equivalent level qualification in a relevant discipline
AND
Minimum of 3 years’ paid experience as above

Proficiency in IT skills, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook. 

Ability to work independently with good organisational, communication & interpersonal skills. 

Apply Online: https://cedar-foundation.getgotjobs.co.uk/home

Closing Date: Wednesday, 29th July 2026 at 10:00 am

THE CEDAR FOUNDATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER.

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