At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead fun and inclusive play activities for children with diverse needs every other Saturday.
- Company: Join Barnardo's, a dedicated organisation focused on children's wellbeing.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, competitive pay, and the chance to make a real difference.
- Other info: Great opportunity for personal growth and community impact.
- Why this job: Empower children and create lasting memories in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: NVQ Level 2 in Early Years or related field and experience with children.
The predicted salary is between 25585 - 31271 £ per year.
We require a dedicated person to work as leader for Barnardo's Play for All Saturday Club in West Belfast. The club runs from 11am - 1pm on the first and third Saturday of each month during term-time from September to June.
Barnardo's Play for All Saturday Clubs are for children with learning difficulties, sensory impairments and medical conditions between the ages of five and twelve. The children can bring along siblings, cousins or friends. The aim of the clubs is to provide play and fun activities for the children, to assist in the development of their self-esteem and to provide lasting health and wellbeing benefits.
The post is for ten hours a month during September to June, and you will be paid on an annualised basis over twelve months. The hours incorporate time for club preparation, keeping records and supervision/support meetings. The Saturday Club Leader is responsible to and supported by the Play for All Co-ordinator and will attend group supervision meetings with other club leaders, a number of times per year.
Essential criteria:- Minimum NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in Early Years or Play Work or Youth Work or other relevant subject
- Experience of working with children in a group setting and setting up inclusive, high quality experiences suitable for different ages and stages of development
- Demonstrable computer literacy and proficiency in using standard IT systems
Please ensure that you outline on your application how you meet the required essential criteria.
Working hours: Two Saturdays a month during term time (2 x 5 hours per month).
If this role is of interest to you, then please apply and we look forward to hearing from you.
Applicants must demonstrate how they meet the Essential criteria when completing the application form to secure an interview.
The successful candidate will also be required to undertake enhanced Access NI with Child Barred List check.
Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.
Saturday Club Leader in Belfast employer: Barnardo's Northern Ireland
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Contact Details:
Barnardo's Northern Ireland Recruitment Team
