Northern Ireland Jobs

Job location: Kilkeel

Salary: 16/17 £4.62, 18/20yrs £6.56, 21/22yrs £8.36, 23/24yrs £8.91.

Hours: 25

Worktime: Mon-Wed 1:30pm-6:30pm, Thurs 4pm-9pm, Fri 6pm-11pm

Closing date: 04/03/2022

Employer: JobStart Scheme

Business: Government Programme

Address: Design Centre

Belfast

Postcode: BT1 3BA

Telephone: 000 000000

Website: www.communities-ni.gov.uk

Job Duties: The employer is: NEWRY STREET UNITE.The Afterschool Assistant will support the After-School Leader be responsible in the day to day running of the After-School Club to ensure safe, stimulating play in a safe and caring environment for children and their families.This will involve planning, preparing and delivering play-based activities appropriate for children aged 4-12 years.Responsibilities:To ensure that high standards of safety, security and hygiene are maintained at all times.To work with the Leader to ensure that the ethos behind the Afterschool is fulfilled.To demonstrate effective time and resource management to meet the planned needs of children and families.To carry out observations and assess each child's needs.Keep strictly confidential any personal information regarding the children, their families or other staff.You will be entitled to annual leave during this job opportunity.

Qualifications / Experience: Essential Criteria:Good understanding of child protection and the Minimum Standards for Childminding and Day Care for Children under age 12.Ability to identify problems and refer to Leader.Ability to work as part of a team.Ability to relate well to children and their parents/carers.Ability to lift children and equipment when required.Willingness to attend evening meetings and training.Specific play skills.An understanding of child development and the importance of parental involvement.Desirable Criteria:A qualification at QCF Level 2 Diploma in Child Care, Learning and Development or Playwork or related teaching qualification. A minimum of one years paid experience working with children.Child-Protection training.Basic Food Hygiene.First aid skills.Music/art/craft skills.Ability to contribute to session planning.

Application Method: JOBSTART IS OPEN TO 16-24 YEAR OLDS. If you are on UC contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of JSA, IS or ESA phone a Work Coach on 0300 200 7807. If you are 18-24 years and not in receipt of benefits phone 028 9072 6797.

Other Information: The employer is: NEWRY STREET UNITE.The opportunity may end before the closing date if requested by the employer