Activities Support Assistant


Job description

THE EMPLOYER IS: NEWRY STREET UNITE The Activities Support Worker will provide assistance to the Community Development Worker, Activities Coordinator and After School Leader in planning, preparing and running a wide range of activities, workshops and events for all ages in Newry Street Unite Community Centre.

Responsibilities

  • Support the existing Newry Street Unite staff and volunteers in delivering a range of activities and events for the local community.
  • Work with children, young people and adults.
  • Support the staff team with the day to day running and maintenance of a busy Community Centre.
  • Work with the NSU staff team to prepare, plan, set up and deliver activities/events for all ages.
  • Provide administrative support.
  • Basic food preparation.
  • On occasion, opening/closing for private groups who have hired the Community Centre.
  • Any other tasks consistent with the role.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

  • Candidates must be flexible in their approach to working hours to support the centre’s schedule.
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills.
  • Basic IT skills, such as using email, Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Ability to work as part of a team.
  • Willingness to attend training vital to the role as well as meetings.
  • Relate well to people of all ages.
  • Friendly, open-minded, caring and helpful.

Desirable Skills

  • Child Protection training.
  • Basic Food Hygiene.
  • First aid skills.
  • Music/art/craft skills/health education awareness training.
  • Ability to contribute to session planning.
  • Familiarity with record keeping for funding returns.
  • Candidates must be reliable and punctual.

Further Information

The Employer is: NEWRY STREET UNITE JobStart Opportunity - Working Hours Information - Standard Hours: up to 25 hours per week. - Flexible/Reduced Hours: May be available upon approval by a Work Coach. - Additional Hours: The employer may offer extra hours depending on availability. This should be discussed directly with the employer before starting employment. The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer.

Application Information

JOBSTART IS OPEN TO WORKING AGE BENEFIT CLAIMANTS WHO ARE DEEMED ELIGIBLE BY A WORK COACH. If you are on Universal Credit, please contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of any other working age benefit, please contact your local Jobs & Benefits Office on 0800 001 5782.

Vacancy ID
1746803
Job Sector
Childcare and Social Work
Area
Co Down
Location
Kilkeel
Salary
16-17 £7.55, 18-20 £10.00, 21 plus £12.21 per hour.
No. vacancies
1
Contract Type
Temporary
Weekly hours
25
Published date
20/11/2025
Closing date
30/12/2025
Worktime
Days to be confirmed, hours between 9am - 5pm, with some evening shifts.

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