Playworker
Drumahoe Childcare Ltd
Employer Location: LondonderryPhone Number: 02871301662
Email: childcarelderrymanager@ymca-ireland.net
Web: www.facebook.com/YMCAchildcare
Job description
We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and reliable Playworker to join our team. The successful candidate will support children in a safe, fun and inclusive play environment, helping them learn, develop and enjoy their time in our setting. Maternity Cover with further opportunities
Responsibilities
- To assist with the planning, organisation and delivery of play activities.
- To assist in the planning, evaluation and observation of the eager and able to Learn programme.
- To carry out daily observations and update the child management system as necessary.
- To be familiar with the minimum standards and help implement these.
- To ensure the children are cared for in a happy and caring environment and to ensure safe delivery to their parent/carer.
- To work as part of a team.
- To keep accurate daily records as deemed necessary.
- To assist with daily cleaning.
- To organise and help serve snacks.
- To ensure good standards of food hygiene.
- To administer First Aid as required.
- To maintain confidentiality regarding information about parents and children using the service.
- To attend meetings as required and any necessary training.
- To be familiar with and carry out the policies of Drumahoe Childcare Ltd.
- Any other duties as deemed necessary.
Skills and Qualifications
Essential Skills
- Applicants must be educated to QCF level 2 in Children’s Care, Learning and Development or equivalent.
- 12 months experience working within a childcare setting.
Desirable Skills
- A full clean driving licence.
- First aid qualification.
- Child protection/safeguarding certificate.
Further Information
Post is to cover maternity leave. Email C.V to childcarelderrymanager@ymca-ireland.net
- Vacancy ID
- 1772965
- Job ref.
- 1
- Job Sector
- Childcare and Social Work
- Area
- Derry or Londonderry
- Location
- Derry/Londonderry
- Salary
- £12.81 per hour
- No. vacancies
- 1
- Contract Type
- Temporary
- Weekly hours
- 36
- Published date
- 29/05/2026
- Closing date
- 12/06/2026
- Worktime
- 36 hours over 4 days