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Job description

Do you have a passion for making a meaningful impact in early childhood education? Do you believe in the power of play to unlock potential? Be part of our team and help shape the futures of children by fostering growth and learning through purposeful opportunities. At Early Years, we are committed to fostering growth for both the children and our staff. Joining means an opportunity to enhance your skills, make a meaningful difference, and collaborate with a team that upholds dedication, compassion, and excellence in early years care and education.

Responsibilities

• Partnership and Collaboration:
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with the Rainbow Sure Start Manager, Outreach Team Lead, Sure Start colleagues, partner organisations, and local families to deliver on the goals of the Sure Start Business Plan.
• Training and Outreach:
• Deliver training programmes and targeted services to improve outcomes for children and families within the Sure Start catchment area.
• Engagement and Access:
• Encourage and support families to access Sure Start services, linking them with relevant team members as appropriate.
• Family Support:
• Work alongside parents and parents-to-be to strengthen their role as their children's primary educators, helping them address any barriers or challenges they face. Provide one-to-one support where needed or connect families with...
• ...agencies and services.
• Service Planning and Delivery:
• Help plan and deliver high-quality services that meet the needs of children under four and their families. Support the delivery of health, wellbeing, and play programmes across Rainbow Sure Start areas.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• An NVQ Level III in Health and Social Care or NVQ Level III in Early Years Care and Education or Level III Award in Community Development or equivalent.
• Two years’ experience delivering family support interventions to both parents and children.
• One year’s experience of planning and facilitating group activities to support children, parents and families.
• An understanding of safeguarding/child protection issues and procedures.
• Knowledge of the issues relating to young children and families and the SureStart aims and objectives and how these can be achieved.
• A full current driving licence enabling the holder to drive in NI and have the use of a vehicle for official purposes or have access to a form of transport that will enable the candidate to meet the requirements of the post in full.

Desirable Skills

• A degree in Early Childhood Care and Education, Health and Social Care, Community Development or equivalent.

Further Information

Join Early Years, the organisation for young children as Outreach Worker Location: Rainbow SureStart at Castlederg, Drumquin, Newtownstewart & Belleek Hours: 30 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 9:00am to 5:00pm Tenure: Permanent Salary: Point 12 to 17. £29,290.62 to £31,714.79 per annum pro rata Do you have a passion for making a meaningful impact in early childhood education? Do you believe in the power of play to unlock potential? Be part of our team and help shape the futures of children by fostering growth and learning through purposeful opportunities. At Early Years, we are committed to fostering growth for both the children and our staff. Joining means an opportunity to enhance your skills, make a meaningful difference, and collaborate with a team that upholds dedication, compassion, and excellence in early years care and education. In return, Early Years provides a comprehensive rewards package, including a competitive salary, 36 days of annual leave (pro-rata), inclusive of statutory/public holidays, a contributory pension scheme, options to purchase additional leave, and access to healthcare schemes. The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Friday 19 June 2026. For shortlisted applicants it is anticipated that interviews will take place on Friday 3 July 2026. A reserve list may be held for a period of up to six months for the same or similar roles if this applies to you, we’ll let you know via email. Should you need to contact us, please use the following methods: Email: monitoringofficer@early-years.org Phone: 028 9066 2825 Option 5 Early Years is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to providing flexible friendly working conditions. As Protestants and males are currently known to be under-represented in the Organisation, we would particularly welcome applications from these groups.