At a Glance
- Tasks: Support and empower disadvantaged youth through engaging programmes and initiatives.
- Company: Join EXTERN, a leading organisation dedicated to youth development.
- Benefits: Enjoy 26 days annual leave, generous pension, and wellbeing programmes.
- Other info: Fixed term role with excellent career growth opportunities until June 2029.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in young people's lives while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Knowledge of youth issues and a passion for supporting NEET individuals.
The predicted salary is between 26679 - 31325 £ per year.
Exciting Opportunity to Join Our Team
Salary: Grade 5 salary scale: £26,679 - £31,325 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract Status: Fixed term (Specific Funding) – until 30th June 2029
Location: Belfast
About the service:
The Over to YOUth project is part of SEUPB’s Youth Programme under Theme 3.2 “Empowering & Investing in Our Young People.” This is a cross border initiative designed to support disadvantaged & marginalized youth aged 14-24 years across Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland. This will be a targeted capacity building 6 month programme with intensive weekly engagement across 3-4 days a week, providing opportunities for people from diverse backgrounds to share the same space and learn from each other as an effective way to eliminate prejudice and promote mutual respect.
As Assistant Manager you will ideally have knowledge of the issues facing young people who are deemed as NEET (not in training education or employment) or have an awareness of the challenges this can bring and will be able to draw use this experience in a positive and constructive way to help and support staff to support young people.
Full details of the role and the essential criteria are detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification available at the following link;
The closing date for all completed applications is: 12:00pm on 31st August 2026
EXTERN offer a competitive benefits package including:
- 26 days annual leave, increasing to 28 days after 3 years’ service and 32 days after 5 years’ service
- 11 statutory holidays
- Generous pension, employer contribution of 6.5%
- Enhanced Occupational Sick Pay, Maternity Pay and Paternity Pay
- Life Assurance and Wellbeing Programmes
- Comprehensive induction and training
- Regular Supervision
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Bike To Work Scheme
EXTERN IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER
Assistant Manager – Over to YOUth Project NI55/08/26/1v-1 in Belfast employer: Extern
EXTERN is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment for its Key Workers at Maghaberry Prison. With a strong focus on employee wellbeing, comprehensive training, and generous benefits such as enhanced leave and pension contributions, EXTERN empowers its staff to make a meaningful impact in the rehabilitation of offenders while promoting personal and professional growth. Join us in creating safer communities through transformative support and guidance.
