Saturday Club Leader

Saturday Club Leader

Play for All, Saturday Club Play Leader, West Belfast

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.

Please read the Job Description and essential criteria for the in-depth responsibilities of this role, and when completing your application link please refer to you Skills, Knowledge and Experience in these areas and with a understanding of the context of this role.

Applicants must demonstrate how they meet the Essential criteria when completing the application form to secure an interview.

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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.

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