Youth Officer

CedarSoutheastern Trust( Ards, & Lisburn, Down£29,540 per annum pro-rata
The Cedar Foundation is seeking to recruit the following staff member:

25-139-YO-POM-WEB

Job Role Peace of Mind (PoM) Youth Officer
Location  Southeastern Trust (Ards, North Down, Down & Lisburn with some cross-working
in other trusts)
Salary £29,540 per annum pro-rata
Hours 37 Hours per Week
Contract Until December 2027

This post is funded via the Peace Plus Programme. Continuation of employment beyond this date is subject to funding.

The Service
The Peace of Mind project is a cross community/cross-border initiative to address the significant mental health challenges young people including those with a disability, brain injury and autism. The project will support disabled young people in school or youth/community groups to develop strategies, skills and strength, leading to positive mental health and wellbeing.

POM is a fun, engaging, project supporting disabled children and teenagers aged 9-25. The project will provide opportunities to participate in a group-based programme, improve social connections and health & wellbeing.

The project is supported by the European Union’s PEACEPLUS Programme, managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).

The Role
The PoM Youth Officer is responsible for the promotion and inclusion of children and young people with disabilities, autism and brain injury in a personal development project, developing their social and emotional skills to enable them to participate in their local community.

They will deliver a mental health personal development programme, develop young peer mentors and facilitate the promotion of Disability & Inclusion Training to local stakeholders, funders and the wider community. They will work in line with quality standards and ensure the project provides a meaningful, fun, supportive and inclusive place for our young people to become motivated and reach their full potential.

Benefits
  • Starting on 20 days annual leave pro rata plus Cedar recognises 12 statutory days
  • Cedar offer an enhanced auto-enrolment pension scheme consisting of 5% employee contribution and 4% employer contribution
  • Occupational Sick Pay Scheme
  • Investor in People Champion with commitment to development of the staff team through training and learning opportunities
  • Staff recognition & reward incentives aligned to high standards of performance
  • Cashback health 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 Youth & Community, Health & Social Care, Education or another relevant discipline. 
    AND
    Minimum of 1 years’ paid experience of planning and delivering group based personal and social development programmes for children and young people.
    OR
    Minimum RQF 4 or equivalent level in Youth & Community, Health & Social Care, Education or another relevant discipline. 
    AND
    Minimum of 3 years’ paid experience of planning and delivering group based personal and social development programmes for children and young people.
  • Proficiency in IT skills, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
  • Ability to work independently with good organisational, communication & interpersonal skills 
  • Apply: https://cedar-foundation.getgotjobs.co.uk/home

    Closing: Monday 19th May, 10am

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    The closing date for applications is Monday the 19th of May 2025

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