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Job description

Working as part of a small team, Community Services Programme Workers will undertake sessions on the annual community based programmes, as advertised. Please refer to Council website for a full description of the duties - ardsandnorthdown.getgotjobs.co.uk

Responsibilities

• To help develop a varied programme based on need, community development issues and ethos.
• To run sessions in accordance with the planned programme, supervising a small group activity satisfactorily including setting out and putting away equipment.
• When directed, to act as leader in charge for sessions where the Programme Co-ordinator is not present.
• To work within Council and statutory health and safety guidelines at all times, and to ensure safety, child protection and other standards are maintained.
• Please refer to Council website for a full description of the duties - ardsandnorthdown.getgotjobs.co.uk

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• FOR LEVEL 1 posts - A formal relevant qualification at NVQ Level 2 or equivalent (relevant subjects may include, for example, youth work, social care, childcare, play development etc.)
• Recent relevant experience (at least 1 year within the last 5 years), knowledge and involvement in one or more areas of work. Areas may include: Pre-school, children and adults/parents, young people, people with additional needs and over 50s.
• Applicants must consent to a pre-employment ANI Enhanced check with Children’s barred list.
• To be flexible with regards to working alternative shifts or locations.
• Please refer to Council website for a full description of the requirements - ardsandnorthdown.getgotjobs.co.uk

Desirable Skills

• A valid driving licence with access to a form of transport that will allow fulfilment of the duties of the post or have access to a suitable form of transport which will enable the post holder to meet the requirements of the post
• Please refer to Council website for a full description of the requirements - ardsandnorthdown.getgotjobs.co.uk

Further Information

All contracts are on a temporary term-time basis, running from September 2026 to June 2027 (39 weeks in total). Level 1 (Qualified) posts will be paid Scale 2, SCP 4 - 5, £25,185 - £25,583 pro rata per annum Level 2 (Unqualified) posts will be paid Scale 1b, SCP 3, £24,796 pro rata per annum Successful applicants will be required to attend an induction evening on Wednesday 2nd September from 6.00pm. Please ensure you are available at this time. Applications for this post will be channelled exclusively through Council’s GETGOT system. However, Council will consider requests for applications in hard copy and will provide alternative arrangements if possible. Local Government is committed to fair and equal treatment to all those seeking employment and in employment.