Your new company Hays Social Care are working with Ards and North Down Borough Council to recruit for their community Summer Schemes. The summer scheme is offered to primary age children to develop soft skills through exploration, trying new things and the development of memory and creativity through play. Your new role Reporting to the Community Development Officer, as Summer Scheme Coordinator, your role will be to effectively manage a team of staff and volunteers and conduct daily debriefs to ensure good practice and evaluate each session at the end of the day to identify any issues that occur, as well as the overall evaluation of the programme. You will deliver the summer scheme sessions in accordance with the planned programme, supervise activities and safeguarding the children who participate in the scheme. You will set out and put away equipment and reset the equipment during the session for new activities. You will comply with and promote equality, safeguarding and health and safety in accordance with Council policies and legal requirements, as well as assisting in good record keeping and following correct procedures as and when incidents and accidents occur. What you'll need to succeed To succeed in this position, you will be a motivational, committed and strong leader who is passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children. You will hold a relevant NVQ Level 5 (or equivalent in relevant area of work - youth work, social care, childcare, etc) and have a minimum of 1 years' experience of working with children in pre-school, young people, special needs, children and parents or arts and crafts. You will have knowledge of child protection / vulnerable adult issues, be a team player and have a sensitivity to the differing requirements of individuals and groups. Awareness of Health and Safety and holding a recognised first aid qualification is an advantage. What you'll get in return - £13.19 per hour -30 hours per week (9am til 3pm) -2 week duration (22nd July til 2nd August) -Full induction and training -Paid induction -Opportunity be part of the Council's long standing community incentive Being part of a team and have your views count What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk