Job Description

Mencap NI have an exciting opportunity in our youth team for a part time Youth Support Worker in Belfast.

This particular role will be a fixed term contract until the 31st December 2023, working 30 hours per week supporting our "Five Project".

At Mencap, we value a diverse and inclusive workplace and we intentionally plan for the success of our colleagues in everything we do. We welcome applications from everyone, so come as you are and join us. Together we are Mencap!

We are looking for a proactive, passionate Youth Support Worker to support the delivery of our FIVE health and wellbeing project for young people with learning disabilities as part of our dynamic youth team.

FIVE (Friendship Independence Vitality Empowerment) is an exciting project for young people 10-18 from across the Greater Belfast & Fermanagh Areas. This project has been supported by the Community Foundation for Northern Ireland through the RTE Toy Show Appeal

As a member of Mencap\'s youth team you will be working alongside highly committed youth workers who believe in creating a fun, inclusive and welcoming environment for young people with a learning disability to build their resilience and fulfil their potential.

Please note that the closing date for this role will be 31st July, with interviews being held shortly after.

ID - 29348

Benefits

As well as knowing that what we do is making a positive difference to people\'s lives, you will receive fair pay and have access to a wide range of rewards and benefits as one of our employees.

• 32 days holiday (including bank holidays) increasing to 35 days with long service plus the ability to buy up to another 10 days via our HolidayPlus scheme
• Service related sick pay when 6 month probation is completed
• Pension contributions into NEST Scheme on a salary sacrifice basis meaning NI savings
• Death in service life cover for a nominated beneficiary under our life assurance scheme
• Loans for debt consolidation, bikes, computers and phones when you have been with us for 6 months
• Interest free season ticket loans
• Discounts and cashback from 3% to 30% at high street shops including major super markets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via Mencap Extras
• Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc.
• Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support
• Quarterly award scheme and recognition at every 5 years through our YouRock program
• Access to award winning training and development

*T&C\'s apply based on contract

About Mencap

We work in partnership with people with a learning disability, and all our services support people to live life as they choose. Everyone wants a purposeful job - to do something meaningful. At Mencap, we can give you that. You will have opportunities to develop as a person, colleague, leader and activist. We want to make you feel inspired to reach your potential.

Our work includes;

• providing high-quality, flexible services that allow people to live as independently as possible in a place they choose

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