Mencap in Northern Ireland

13/08/2026

📣 Become a part of our Early Years team at Mencap NI!

✨ Our Early Years team are looking for caring and passionate individuals to join their team and help support children with significant developmental delay and/or complex medical needs.

⭐️ No two days are the same in this role, but each day you know you are making a real difference in the lives of the children and families we support.

If you are interested in joining the team follow the link below! 👇

https://jobs.mencap.org.uk/vacancies/36481/early-years-assistant.html

12/08/2026

Happy International Youth Day!

Today we are celebrating International Youth Day, a day where we can celebrate all of the amazing young people we work with across Northern Ireland.

To our young people, each and every one of you are truly amazing individuals and we are so proud to have you as part of Mencap NI Youth.
Whether you're currently taking part in one of our programmes or have moved on to new opportunities, we are proud of everything you've achieved and excited to see where your journey takes you next.

11/08/2026

What a fantastic time we've been having at the Mencap Centre this summer!

The centre has been buzzing with laughter, fun, and even the odd magic trick! ✨

We've enjoyed plenty of dancing and singing, met some amazing animals, been amazed by a magic show, and had so much fun at our bubble workshop.

A huge thank you to everyone who helped make these activities so special.

Fitness Freddy
Make a Sound
Trevor Price Magician
Wonder Bubble
Wee Bugs and Beasties

11/08/2026

Hear from Director for Mencap Northern Ireland, Elaine Campbell, about the latest updates on Local Growth Fund in the article below 👇

The Local Growth Fund is a UK government scheme which replaces money which previously came from the EU.

09/08/2026

Our Out & About Summer Scheme had an amazing time at Lorne Estate!

We put our aim to the test with archery, got stuck into some awesome bushcraft, and finished off by making (and eating!) our very own s'mores over the fire 🔥🍫.

There were lots of laughs, new skills, sticky fingers, and happy faces all round! 😄

08/08/2026

Day 2 of our Out & About Summer Scheme was full of fun at W5! 🤩

There were lots of smiles, laughter, and hands-on adventures throughout the day.
Another fantastic day making summer memories! ☀️

08/08/2026

📣 Join Our Incredible Mencap NI Youth Team in Fermanagh and Omagh! 📣

We are looking for Youth Workers to join our amazing Mencap NI Youth Team! 🎉

As part of the team you know you’ll be making a real difference in the lives of young people with a learning disability and/or additional needs! 🙌

In Fermanagh and Omagh we are currently recruiting for Youth Workers. You can apply for the role now through the link below! 👇

Youth Worker:
https://jobs.mencap.org.uk/vacancies/36510/youth-worker--omagh-fermanagh.html

07/08/2026

Well done to our trainees Mark, Christopher, Peter and Keith on completing their CPR Training! 🌟

As a part of their job club, each trainee, supported by their Employment Officers Tara and Charlene, took part in CPR training and gained certificates which are accredited by the British Heart Foundation.

Well done to each of you on this amazing achievement!

Thanks to the generous funding from the Western Health and Social Care Trust, Mencap NI are gladly able to provide employment and personal development support to individuals with a learning disability in the trust area.

06/08/2026

🐑 Looking for a great family day out this summer?

Join us on Saturday 29th August at the Irish National Sheepdog Trials & Family Fun Day at Stuart Hall, Stewartstown, Co. Tyrone.

Enjoy:
✅ World-class sheepdog trials
✅ Fine Food & Craft Village
✅ Kids' Zone
✅ Vintage Cars & Tractors
✅ Free Parking

We're delighted that this fantastic event, organised by Callow Events and supported by Keystone Group, is raising vital funds in support of Mencap NI.

📍 Stuart Hall, Stewartstown, Co. Tyrone
🗓 Saturday 29 August 2026
⏰ Family Fun Day: 10am-4pm
🎟 £10 admission (pay at the gate)
👧 Children under 16 go free

Come along, enjoy a fantastic day out and help support people with a learning disability and their families across Northern Ireland.

ISDS Irish National Sheepdog Trials
Callow Event Management

05/08/2026

Mencap NI wants to hear from you! 📣

Next year the Northern Ireland elections are taking place for parliament and local councils. 🗳️

Mencap NI wants to make sure that people with a learning disability have all the information they need to take part and vote in next year’s elections.

We also want to make sure that political parties will include issues facing people with a learning disability in their manifestos. 📝

To do this, we want to hear from people with a learning disability across Northern Ireland to find out what their experiences voting have been like.

So we have created a short online survey for people with a learning disability and their families to tell us their thoughts.

To share your thoughts complete the survey before Monday 17th August at the link below! 👇

https://survey.alchemer.eu/s3/91139707/the-ni-elections-survey