Get Set for Impact: Empower the Next Generation in Belfast
We’re looking for passionate Youth Workers to support the delivery of a transformative youth employment programme in Belfast. You’ll be the steady hand and encouraging voice that helps young people build confidence, gain essential life skills, and progress into further learning, training, or employment.
This is a role that combines qualification delivery with real, human-centred care. From the first action plan to the final achievement, you’ll be there, every step of the way.
TL;DR: Location: Belfast Contract: Permanent Salary: £25 - 30k doe and qualifications
Role Purpose: You’ll support young people through structured group and 1:1 sessions focused on personal development, employability, and accredited qualifications (excluding Essential Skills). You’ll deliver RRQ Preparation for Work and Foundations for Learning and Life, while providing ongoing pastoral care to support wellbeing and positive progression.
Success in this role looks like: Young people building confidence and resilience; Consistent learner achievement across qualifications; Clear progression into education, training or employment; Positive feedback from learners, stakeholders and partners
Your Role: What You’ll Achieve
At Get Set UK, we believe in transforming lives through learning, mentoring, and opportunity. This is a frontline role where you’ll deliver results, champion inclusion, and create safe spaces for growth.
In this role, you will:
- (Strategic Direction) Deliver tailored induction, diagnostic, and action planning sessions to build clear, personalised learner pathways.
- (Deliver Results) Deliver high-quality personal and social development, employability learning and accredited qualifications (RRQ Preparation for Work and Foundations for Learning and Life).
- (People & Communication) Provide holistic pastoral care and 1:1 support that motivates young people to overcome barriers and stay engaged.
- (Get It Right) Maintain clear records and ensure full compliance with quality, safeguarding, and programme standards.
- (Business Acumen) Adapt your delivery to meet local needs and ensure positive outcomes aligned with funding requirements and partner goals.
This is a role with purpose, whether you are working on strategy or delivering day-to-day impact, you'll thrive here if you are motivated by challenge, driven by outcomes, and ready to make a difference.
Who You Are
You’re a caring, confident facilitator who’s passionate about seeing young people grow. You know that real impact comes from relationships built on trust, consistency, and encouragement. You bring:
- A PGCE, CIT, or Level 3/4 youth work qualification that includes planning, delivering and evaluating learning with young people
- OR a willingness to start the CIT within 2 years of joining
- Experience delivering youth programmes or qualifications in personal development or employability
- Confidence working with young people who face multiple barriers to engagement
- A strong grasp of behaviour management, motivation, and positive communication
You Share Our Values
We live our values every day, in every role:
- Be Ambitious: We act with drive and purpose
- Be Inspiring: We empower and uplift those around us
- Be Proud: We take ownership and celebrate our success
- Be Considerate: We collaborate and respect others
- Own it: We show up and do what’s needed
Our customers count on us...and we count on you! That means showing up, being present, communicating clearly, and doing what you say you will. If it sounds like you, you'll thrive here. If it doesn't feel like the right fit, that's ok too, we'd rather help you save time than take the wrong step.
Get Set for More: Our Benefits
You’ll benefit from a supportive, progressive environment where learning is part of every role.
- Immediate access to wellbeing tools (GP, counselling, Headspace)
- Enhanced healthcare and lifestyle rewards with service
- Discounts, pension scheme, and salary sacrifice options
- Structured development through our Your Career, Your Journey framework
- Internal Learning & Development team embedding growth in every role
What to Know Before You Apply
- We reserve the right to close this advert early, so apply soon to avoid disappointment.
- We’re a Disability Confident Employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know, we’re committed to supporting you.
- This role is subject to our safeguarding and vetting process.
- We do not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies.
Ready to Get Set?
If you’re excited by this opportunity and believe you can make a difference, apply and help us shape futures…starting with yours!
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