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.
Job duties:
- Planning engaging and inclusive activities for a group of children aged 5-11 at a bi-weekly club
- Leading a small team of volunteers
- Working in partnership with children and parents
- Monitoring health and safety compliance
- Responding to safeguarding concerns when required
- Updating and maintaining records
- Contributing to staff team and service development
Essentialcriteria:
- 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
Working hours: Two Saturdays a month during term time (2 x 5 hours per month)
Workplace Offer: What it means for you
- The ability to buy up to another 5 days annual leave via our Buy Your Leave scheme
- Service related sick pay from day 1
- Cycle2work scheme
- Interest free season ticket loans
- 20% discount at Barnardo's stores
- Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc
- Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support
- Access to Barnardo's Learning and Development offer
- T&C's apply based on contract
- Reference number:23737
- Job Title:Saturday Club Leader (PW1)
- Location:Choices For Children
- Contract type:Permanent
- Hours:90 Hours (Annual)
- Salary:£13.51 per hour (£26,003 FTE)
- Closing Date:2 October 2026
- Interview Date:TBC
A waiting list will be held in the event that similar vacancies arise during the next 12 months.
The successful candidate will also be required to undertake enhanced Access NI with Child Barred List check.
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Additional Info
- Barnardo's Workplace Offer Visual Summary.pdf (27.58 KB)
- Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Policy Dec 2024.pdf (164.07 KB)
- Project Worker 1 - Children's Services - Job Description and Person Specification.pdf (118.81 KB)
- Saturday Club Leader Additional Information Sheet - August 2026.pdf (125.98 KB)
- Storage Handling Retention and Disposal of Disclosure Policy Northern Ireland 2023.pdf (166.46 KB)
- AccessNI Revised Code of Practice.pdf (71.58 KB)
- AccessNI Privacy Notice - May 2025.pdf (141.60 KB)
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Saturday Club Leader (PW1) employer: BARNARDOS
Barnardo's is an exceptional employer, offering a collaborative work culture that prioritises flexibility and employee well-being. As a Strategic Finance Partner in Greater London, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children's services while benefiting from professional growth and development within a supportive environment dedicated to improving the lives of young people.
