Job Introduction
Get Set to help young people in Belfast rebuild confidence, find direction and move forward when life has knocked them off course.
This role is about standing alongside young people who may not trust systems, services or themselves yet.
Your work helps them re‑engage with learning, build resilience and take real steps towards education, training or employment.
Progress here is not abstract. It is measured in attendance, confidence, completed qualifications and next steps taken.
Belief matters.
Consistency matters.
Following through matters.
Some young people will arrive unsure, guarded or frustrated. Progress may start with small wins. Turning up. Completing a task. Staying engaged for another week.
You will work in a structured youth and learning environment with clear safeguarding, quality and outcome expectations. You will collaborate with colleagues, partners and funders who care about long‑term impact.
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Build trusted relationships that keep young people engaged
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Deliver personal development, employability and accredited learning
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Create clear, realistic action plans with each young person
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Track progress, attendance and outcomes accurately
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Maintain safeguarding, data and quality standards at all times
You will contribute to local partnerships across Belfast, supporting joined‑up provision and smooth learner journeys.
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You stay consistent even when motivation dips
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You combine warmth with clear expectations
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You follow through on actions and promises
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You care about quality, safeguarding and evidence
Essential
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Experience supporting young people facing barriers
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Ability to engage, motivate and challenge appropriately
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Strong organisation and record‑keeping
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A PGCE, CIT, or Level 3/4 youth work qualification that includes planning, delivering and evaluating learning with young people
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OR a willingness to start the CIT within 2 years of joining if Youth Worker qualification already in place.
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Experience delivering youth programmes or qualifications in personal development or employability
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Confidence working with young people who face multiple barriers to engagement
Trainable
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Funded programme and qualification frameworks
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Additional teaching or training qualifications
You may start with a group session, followed by one‑to‑one reviews. You will update plans, liaise with colleagues and check in with a young person who has missed sessions. Some days move smoothly. Others require patience and calm problem‑solving.
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Structured training and support
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Career development in youth, education or employability
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Vitality health support including GP, mental health and physio
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IncentFit rewards up to £360 per year
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Employee Assistance Programme
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Pension with 5% employer contribution
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Increased annual leave with service
You will be able to point to real outcomes you have delivered.
“At Get Set UK, we are Ambitious, we take Pride in what we do, we are Considerate, we Own It and we Inspire. We are looking for people who bring these values to their work consistently.”
We are a growing organisation supporting tens of thousands of people into work, skills and progression. Our work strengthens communities and creates long‑term change.
We review every application carefully. We expect a clear and concise CV showing what you have achieved.
You will complete short scenario‑based questions as part of your application. These must be completed in full.
If progressed, you may be invited to a telephone or video screening interview. We expect candidates to attend as agreed.
Successful candidates may complete a short work‑based assessment within 48 hours, followed by a hiring manager interview.
We look for candidates who show commitment throughout the process.
This role is subject to appropriate safeguarding and vetting checks.
We are not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position, so applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.
Get Set for a better tomorrow. Apply today.
Additional information
We reserve the right to close applications early, so we encourage early applications. Get Set UK is a Disability Confident and Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals and are committed to supporting physical and mental wellbeing at work. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process. This role is subject to satisfactory recruitment checks and a commitment to safeguarding learners and clients. Get Set UK does not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies.
