---

Job description

Join Early Years the organisation for young children as an Play Development Worker Location: Rainbow Sure Start Hours: 25 hours per week Tenure: Permanent Salary: NJC Scale 5, Point 12-17, £27,711 - £30,060 per annum pro rata Do you have a passion for making a meaningful impact in early childhood education? Do you believe in the power of play to unlock potential? Be part of our team and help shape the futures of children by fostering growth and learning through purposeful opportunities. At Early Years, we are committed to fostering growth for both the children and our staff. Joining means an opportunity to enhance your skills, make a meaningful difference, and collaborate with a team that upholds dedication, compassion, and excellence in early years care and education. In return, Early Years provides a comprehensive rewards package, including a competitive salary, 36 days of annual leave (pro-rata), inclusive of statutory/public holidays, a contributory pension scheme, options to purchase additional leave, and access to healthcare schemes.

Responsibilities

• The post holder will be required to offer quality play opportunities to pre-school children.
• To provide advice, information and support to early years providers, parents and carers on play development with young children.
• They will also support a range of programmes across the Sure Start area.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• An NVQ Level III in Health and Social Care or NVQ Level III in Early Years Care and Education or Level III Award in Community Development or equivalent
• Two years’ experience working with young children in an early year's group-based setting
• One year’s experience of planning and facilitating group activities to support children, parents and families.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of age-appropriate quality play for a child’s development.
• An understanding of safeguarding/child protection issues and procedures.
• A full current driving license enabling the holder to drive in NI and have the use of a vehicle for official purposes or have access to a form of transport that will enable the candidate to meet the requirements of the post in full.

Desirable Skills

• A degree in Early Childhood Care and Education, Health and Social Care, Community Development or equivalent

Further Information

Rainbow Surestart, 16 Hospital Road, Castlederg, BT81 7HW NJC Scale 5, Point 12-17 £27,711 - £30,060 per annum pro rata