Playgroup Assistant


Job description

THE EMPLOYER IS: HOME START DOWN DISTRICT Home Start Down District are seeking a Playgroup Assistant to assist in the running of groups for parents, babies and toddlers.

Responsibilities

  • Help with planning, preparing and delivering play opportunities for babies and toddlers and their parents.
  • Help with setting up playroom and cleaning afterwards to ensure environment is safe, healthy and secure.
  • Help prepare healthy snacks.
  • Help with administrative and banking duties.
  • Follow all health and safety procedures.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

  • Basic literacy and IT skills.
  • Teamwork skills.

Desirable Skills

  • Level 2 or 3 in Childcare or Health and Social Care.
  • Excel / database skills.

Further Information

The Employer is: HOME START DOWN DISTRICT 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
1757601
Job Sector
Childcare and Social Work
Area
Co Down
Location
Downpatrick
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
02/02/2026
Closing date
13/03/2026
Worktime
Monday to Thursday, times to be confirmed with employer.

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