Summer Scheme Play Worker

Summer Playscheme Worker

Location: Greater Belfast and various locations available

Salary: £12.60 p/h

About the Role

To be responsible to the designated Assistant Community Development Officer or Playworker to assist with the organisation of a Summer Playscheme, including day to day programming and development of activities. This will include activities in the centre and trips and activities away from the centre.

Groups that the Worker may be required to work with will include children (4-16 years).

Key Responsibilities

• To organise, supervise and initiate in specific activities inside and away from the Summer Playscheme as determined by the Assistant Community Development Officer or Playworker.
• To prepare and arrange materials and resources for use in the Summer Playscheme.
• To support work with volunteers and staff to help develop the scope of the Summer Playscheme programme.
• To fully implement good practice guidelines as set out within the council's Playwork Code of Practice and to comply with the guidelines set out within the council's Child Protection Policy.
• To fully implement all Health and Safety procedures as required.
• To be involved as required in evaluation and monitoring processes,
• To assist with the administration and financial aspects of the playscheme as required.
• To undertake such duties as may from time to time be required.
• To undertake the duties in such a way as to enhance and protect the reputation and public profile of Belfast City Council.

Essential Criteria

Applicants must, as at the closing date for receipt of application forms, be able to demonstrate on the application form, by providing personal and specific examples, at least one year's relevant experience of each of the following areas:

• the direct supervision of children as a major element, or, substantial part of your role, or, as part of daily duties; and
• planning and delivering organised play activities.

*Applicants must be aged 18 or over for child protection purposes*

Special skills and attributes

Applicants must be able to demonstrate, by providing personal and specific examples, evidence of the following special skills and attributes which may be tested at interview:

Technical knowledge and skills

An understanding of the legal responsibilities and practical aspects of working with children and young people.

Communication skills

The ability to communicate effectively at all levels, both verbally and in writing, for example, by responding to the needs of children, parents, other workers and council staff.

Work planning skills

The ability to effectively plan, prioritise and organise.

Health and safety knowledge

An understanding of health and safety responsibilities of the post to ensure the safety of employees, other workers and members of the public, especially children and young people.

Customer care skills

The ability to deal with the public in a tactful and sensitive manner.

How to Apply

If you meet the essential criteria, apply now by uploading your CV via the link or contact Robyn Barry at [email protected].

Additional Information

• Access NI Clearance may be required (£16-£32 fee)
• Only applicants meeting the essential criteria will be considered
• Due to high application volumes, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Apply today!