Youth Officer

Job Ref 25-346-YO-POM-WEB
Job Role  Peace of Mind (PoM) Youth Officer
Location Western Trust, Northern sector (Londonderry/Strabane)
Salary  £29,540 per annum
Hours 37 Hours per Week (Fixed term until December 2027)

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

The Role
The 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: 26th November 2025 at 10am

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