Job Title: Youth Engagement Worker Salary Range: £25k - 35 hrs full-time pro rata Hours of Work: 21hrs per week flexible Location: Banbridge/Craigavon Duration: To 31 March 2026 with potential for 3 annual extensions subject to funding confirmation General Description of Position: Reporting to the Assistant Manager, the Youth Engagement Worker (YEW) will work with youth and community-based organisations to promote and ensure uptake of health and well-being services for 11-25 year olds in the Banbridge/Craigavon area. Responsibilities: Assess the needs of young people and their families and co-ordinate/facilitate programmes related to mental health & well-being, suicide & self-harm, resilience, relationship issues, sexual health, drugs and alcohol and coping with school & employment. Supervise groups of young people participating in programmes and social & recreational sessions including in the main centre and outreach locations. Recruit individuals for programme participation. Respond to client requests for assistance by assessing needs and providing low level support, information, and referral services as appropriate. Follow-up on referrals in order to assess outcomes and provide additional services as required. Maintain close professional relationships and liaisons with in-house service provision and external service providers. Deliver presentations about the issues related to the service. Complete participant records to include assessment forms, information and referral logs and other records as required. Use MS Office to capture data, maintain files and client records including services provided and other general reporting as required. Essential Criteria Achieved a relevant qualification at Level 3 (see link below) this may include Community Youth Work, Community Development, Social Work, Nursing Psychology or equivalent appropriate to this service PLUS have a minimum of 1 years experience of working with young people delivering a project similar to the service OR A minimum of 3 years experience of working with young people delivering a project similar to the service. Proficient in the use of MS Office. This job description is not restrictive and with consultation is subject to alteration according to the needs of the company/service.