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Job description

THE EMPLOYER IS: UPPER ANDERSONSTOWN COMMUNITY FORUM Develop and deliver, with other members of the team, play activities and programmes that will stimulate the children’s imagination and enable them to develop skills at an appropriate level, including the summer and winter programmes.

Responsibilities

• To work in conjunction with the Children’s Services Manager/Deputy and other key workers to plan, evaluate and develop a specific programme of activities at an appropriate level to meet the needs of all the children using the Childcare facility.
• To support the Supervisor in the day-to-day management of the childcare facility to the standards set out by the Children’s services Manager, Social Services, Playboard and Early Years.
• To assist the Supervisor in maintaining all necessary records pertaining to users, staff, trainees and volunteers.
• To contribute to the development of the Childcare facility in line with the aims and objectives set out by the Management Committee.
• To plan, evaluate and develop with other members of the childcare team a specific programme of activities at an appropriate level to meet the needs of all children using the facility.
• Work with an emphasis on child protection, health and safety, equal opportunities and respect for cultural diversity.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Prepared to work towards a childcare qualification.
• Training for childcare qualifications will be provided to the successful candidates.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to plan, work and organize activities.
• To undertake First Aid and Child Protection training.

Desirable Skills

• Children’s Care Learning & Development level 2 or 3.

Further Information

The Employer is: UPPER ANDERSONSTOWN COMMUNITY FORUM 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.