Youth Worker - Shared Agenda for Peace

YMCA Ireland provides life-enriching opportunities for young people, their families and communities. Our values are wellbeing, welcome, opportunity, peace and justice. We welcome applications from everyone who meets the requirements of the role.

Job title and reference: Youth Worker - Shared Agenda for Peace

Employer and work base: YMCA Ireland Hybrid working; travel throughout Northern Ireland

Pay and hours: £31,146 per annum 35 hours per week

Contract: Fixed-term contract until June 2028

Closing date and return address: Wednesday 4 November 2026, 5pm

Checks for this role: Appointment is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced AccessNI disclosure check, satisfactory references and confirmation of the right to work in the UK.

About the role

Are you passionate about bringing young people together and building positive relationships across communities? You will help deliver YMCA Ireland's Shared Agenda for Peace programme, working with youth groups, partner organisations and volunteers to plan cross-community and cross-border learning, residentials, social action and peacebuilding activities. The role includes supporting partnerships, monitoring outcomes and contributing to programme reporting.

What we are looking for

Essential: Third-level qualification in Youth and Community Work or a relevant discipline; at least two years' professional experience working with young people in a youth work or informal setting; strong communication, IT and organisational skills; ability to work independently and collaboratively; ability to travel across Northern Ireland and work flexibly, including evenings, weekends and residentials.

Desirable: Experience in cross-community youth work, group facilitation, peacebuilding, accredited training, project coordination or work in the voluntary sector; relevant CRED/peacebuilding qualifications.

The accompanying job description and person specification provide the full duties and selection criteria. Applications will be assessed against the published criteria.

How to apply

Complete the accompanying YMCA Ireland application form. Email your completed application to by Wednesday 4 November 2026, 5pm.

YMCA Ireland is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding children and young people. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals.