Summer Playscheme Worker

Summer Playscheme Worker Belfast Locations Temporary £13.45 per hour 25 hours per week.

Main Purpose

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).

Main Roles and 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 councils Playwork Code of Practice and to comply with the guidelines set out within the councils 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:

Experience

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 years 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.
• Initiative and team working skills: The ability to work on own initiative and as a member of a team.

Platinum Recruitment NI Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and a Corporate Member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). Platinum Recruitment NI Ltd adheres to all current employment legislation. We reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date, should we receive sufficient applications. If interested, please send your CV as early as possible. Please note only those candidates shortlisted may be contacted. Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK and Ireland. We are unable to sponsor or take over the sponsorship of an employment visa at this time. Successful candidates may need to apply for an Access NI Certificate with Platinum Recruitment NI Ltd regardless if you already have a valid certificate. It will be a cost of between £16 - £32 depending on clearance level.