Special Needs Childcare Development Worker

Blackie River Centre

43 Beechmount Pass Belfast BT12 7NW BT12 7NW 028 9031 9634 Fax Number: 028 9032 4308 Pamela Llewellyn pambcp@yahoo.co.uk

09 Nov 2007

The Finance & Personnel Administrator

Type of Business: Community

Workforce Size: 24 Employees Vacancy Details

Job Title: Special Needs Childcare Development Worker12 month contract (extension subject to securing further funding)

Location: Blackie River Centre, BT12 7NW

Salary: £20,895.00 pro rata plus 8% pension

Frequency and method of payment: Weekly

Hours per Week: 25

Work pattern: 9.00am to 9.00pm Monday to Friday

Job Duties
To coordinate play/development programme’s for children with special needs, provide inclusive play and learning opportunities to 0-12 year olds, provide one-one play sessions to children with special needs, promotion of special needs awareness and best practice within the Blackie River Centre.

Pension Details: Stakeholder Pension

Method Of Application: An application form and a Job description can be obtained by sending a stamped addressed A4 envelope to
The Finance & Personnel Administrator
Blackie River Centre
43 Beechmount Pass
Belfast BT12 7NW

Closing Date for Applications: 2.00pm Friday 9 November 2007

The Blackie River Centre is committed to equality of opportunity based solely on the merit principle. This means selecting the best person for the job without regard to sex, marital status, religious belief, political opinion or disability.

Requirements: Experience (Essential):
One year or more working as a Childcare Coordinator or Manager and has worked for at least 2 years with children with Special Needs.

Qualifications (Essential):
A Diploma/NVQ Level 4 in Early Years Practice or equivalent

Skills (Essential):
Ability to work as part of a team, good communication skills, commitment to the principles of Equal Opportunities and a working knowledge of child development, the new children’s order and health & safety policies.