THE EMPLOYER IS: RAINBOW CHILD AND FAMILY CENTRETo assist the Leaders in providing a safe, high quality programme and care for children aged between 6 months and 14 years.
Responsibilities
* Help prepare and fully set out the room before children arrive and tidy up after the children/young people leave.
* Help provide and take part in all the group’s activities.
* To understand and realise the importance of play for the development of the child’s/young person’s physical, intellectual and emotional needs.
* You will be expected to arrive promptly and be present for the whole session.
* Attend and participate in staff meetings and assist in planning.
* Take part in special events and group outings.
* Encourage parental involvement and participant in the parental 'stay and plays'.
* Listen to, encourage, enable, stimulate and ensure the safe keeping of the children and young people.
* Keep completely confidential any information regarding children, their families or other staff.
* Help ensure the setting is a safe environment for children/young people, that equipment is safe, standards of hygiene is high and safety procedures are implemented at all times.
Skills and Qualifications
* Good mental and physical health.
* An interest in working in a childcare setting.
* Fluency in English for health and safety purposes.
* OCN Level 2 Youth Work or NVQ Level 2 Early Years.
* At least 6 Months experience working in a childcare/Youth club setting.
Further Information
The Employer is: RAINBOW CHILD AND FAMILY CENTREJobStart Opportunity - Working Hours Information- Standard Hours: up to 25 hours per week.- Flexible/Reduced Hours: May be available upon approval by a Work Coach.- Additional Hours: The employer may offer extra hours depending on availability. This should be discussed directly with the employer before starting employment.The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer.All posts are subject to AccessNI and Social Services vetting and positive references.
Application Information
JOBSTART IS OPEN TO WORKING AGE BENEFIT CLAIMANTS WHO ARE DEEMED ELIGIBLE BY A WORK COACH. If you are on Universal Credit, please contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of any other working age benefit, please contact your local Jobs & Benefits Office on 0800 001 5782.
Vacancy ID 1742036 Job Sector Childcare and Social Work Area Derry or Londonderry Location Derry/Londonderry Salary 16-17 £7.55, 18-20 £10.00, 21 plus £12.21 per hour No. vacancies 2 Contract Type Temporary Weekly hours 25 Published date 28/10/2025 Closing date 08/12/2025 Worktime Between 8:30am and 6:30pm, days to be confirmed
Area: Derry or Londonderry
Closing date: 06 Nov 2025
Area: All of Northern Ireland
Closing date: 07 Nov 2025
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