Community Child Development Officer (Ref: E/CCDO/B/825) Job details: Hours: 35 hours per week Salary: £23,769.20 per annum Contract: Fixed term until March 2026 Location: Belfast/Lisburn/Newtownabbey Job Background: The Community Child Development Officer will support the delivery of community-based programmes, with a particular focus on early years and childrens services. This role involves engaging with families, facilitating child-centred activities, and working in partnership with local agencies to enhance outcomes in health, education, income, and employment. Main Duties and Responsibilities: Work alongside the Community Child Development Lead, following their leadership and guidance to ensure the effective delivery of programmes and services. Build, strengthen, and sustain relationships within communities to support identified needs, such as school readiness and after-school support. Identify service users in need, provide home visits, offer signposting, and facilitate (or assist in facilitating) targeted group sessions for children and parents. Deliver engaging, age-appropriate play and learning opportunities that support childrens development in safe and welcoming environments. Essential Criteria: Minimum of QCF Level 3 Child Care qualification or equivalent 1 years paid/unpaid experience working in an early years or child development setting GCSE English and Maths and Grade C or above Experience of planning and facilitating groups Ability/commitment to work flexible hours as required (including evenings and weekends) Proficient in Microsoft Office Package Hold a full and current driving licence valid in the UK with access to a car and business insurance on appointment For more information, or a full job description/person specification, please contact the Human Resources Department Tel: or email: Application packs with full job description are downloadable fromwhere there is also the option to apply online. Closing date for receipt of completed applications is: Thursday 28th August 2025 at 12pm Benefits: Pension Fund Sick Pay