Peace of Mind (PoM) Youth Officer

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

Job Ref         24-216-YO-CIS-WEB

Job Role       Peace of Mind (PoM) Youth Officer

Location       Community Services

                      6 posts available across NI (3 across Belfast & Southeastern Trust areas

                    1 Western, 1 Northern & 1 Southern Trust areas)

                    Base to be agreed (agile working options)

Salary           £27,334 per annum pro-rata

Hours           2 x 33 hours per week

        4 x 32 hours per week

Contract       Initially 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.

Peace of Mind 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 Peace of Mind 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.

The PoM Youth Officer 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

Essential Criteria

1.  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.

2. Proficiency in IT skills, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
3. Ability to work independently with good organisational, communication & interpersonal skills 

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

Closing Date: 11th October 2024 at 10am

Expected Interview Date:  21st Oct / 25th Oct

THE CEDAR FOUNDATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

The Peace of Mind project is supported by the European Union’s PEACEPLUS

Programme, managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).