Youth Worker Our Generation Project (Lifford or Derry)
Are you passionate about helping young people reach their potential?
Include Youth’s purpose is to empower children and young people to THRIVE!
The role offers an opportunity to contribute to an innovative cross-border youth mental health programme, helping young people develop confidence, resilience, leadership skills, and improved wellbeing.
Salary/ Benefits
- Salary Scale: £29,430 -£34,197 or €35,883-€39,024 per annum
- Full time 35 hours per week
- 25 days annual leave entitlement
- 12 Stat days
- Pension scheme with 7% contribution from Include Youth
- Flexible working arrangements
- Learning and development opportunities
- Health and wellbeing support and initiatives
About the Programme
This is an exciting opportunity to support the delivery of the Peace Plus funded Our Generation programme within the Lifford and surrounding border areas, working directly with young people to promote positive mental health, wellbeing, resilience, personal development, and youth leadership. The successful candidate will work closely with young people through both group work and 1-2-1 interventions, supporting them to identify goals, overcome barriers, and engage positively in their communities. They will play a key role in recruiting participants, delivering high-quality programmes, building relationships with stakeholders, and ensuring young people are supported through meaningful pathways of progression.
About You
You will have
- A relevant 3rd level qualification in Community Youth Work or equivalent
Or
Be working towards the completion of the community and youth work degree
Or
Youth work qualified to Level 4 i.e. Certificate in Community Youth Studies.
- 2 years experience working with disadvantaged and vulnerable young people
- 1 years experience in the design and delivery of group work programmes
- 1 years experience of working in partnership with other youth organisations
- Experience in working with young people in short term interventions
- Excellent written and oral communications skills.
- Up to date IT skills.
- The skill of oral presentation and the ability to produce a high standard of written reports and material pertaining to the project.
- Hold a current driving licence and have access to a vehicle. This criterion may be waivered if a disability prohibits the applicant from driving. In this case, please demonstrate how you would meet the mobility requirements of this post.
- Ability to travel independently throughout Ireland, Northern Ireland and UK
- Able to work outside normal office hours when required.
What youll do
We are looking for someone who:
- Has a passion for working with young people and supporting positive change.
- Can deliver engaging group work programmes and provide effective one-to-one support.
- Is committed to youth work values and ensuring young people are at the centre of decisions affecting their lives.
- Can build strong relationships with community partners and other stakeholders.
- Has strong organisational skills and can maintain accurate records, monitor outcomes, and contribute to programme evaluation.
- Is committed to collaborative working and sharing best practice across the programme partnership.
Why Join Us?
We encourage applications from candidates who are committed to improving outcomes for young people and who would welcome the opportunity to be part of this exciting and impactful programme.
Interested?If you think you meet the criteria, click in the apply button below which will take you to our recruitment page where you can upload your CV and complete a monitoring form. We look forward to hearing from you!
A project supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).
The post closes Wednesday 4th November 2026 at 12 noon.
Include Youth is an equal opportunity employer. The aim of its policy is to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of nationality, race, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, religious belief or political opinion, nor should they be disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which are neither justified nor relevant to the job
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