Upper Andersonstown Community Forum
                                                                                                          Tullymore Community Centre
37a Tullymore Gardens
BT 11 8NE
Tel: 028 90622201

Job Description

Title:			Childcare Assistant 

Location:		Tullymore community Centre 

Salary:		£12.25 per hour

Hours:		20 hours per week

Responsible to:	Children’s Services Manager/ Deputy

Summary of Responsibilities

•	To work in conjunction with the Children’s Services Manager/Deputy and other key workers to plan, evaluate and develop a specific programme of activities at an appropriate level to meet the needs of all the children using the Childcare facility, with emphasis on child protection, health and safety, equal opportunities and respect for cultural diversity.

•	To support the Supervisor in the day-to-day management of the childcare facility to the standards set out by the Children’s services Manager, Social Services, Playboard and Early Years.

•	To assist the Supervisor in maintaining all necessary records pertaining to parents and children i.e. planning, observations etc

•	To contribute to the development of the Childcare facility in line with the aims and objectives set out by the Management Committee. 

Specific Duties

•	To assist in maintaining a welcoming, friendly and environment where children can play and socialize with the peers.

•	Support the all-round development of the children using the facility.

•	To assist the supervisor in the day-to-day management of the Childcare facility

•	To have a working knowledge of the Children’s Order (NI) 1996; including working with Social Services to ensure that the facility meets all legal requirements.

•	To assist in the promotion of the Upper Andersonstown Community Forums policies, programmes and services.

•	Maintain relationships with parents/guardians of the children using the facility.

•	Support the involvement of parents/guardians and children in all areas of the childcare facility at an appropriate level.

•	Develop and deliver, with other members of the team, play activities and programmes that will stimulate the children’s imagination and enable them to develop skills at an appropriate level, including the summer and winter programmes.

•	Assist in maintaining a high standard of hygiene in the childcare facility.

•	To assist the supervisor in supporting staff, trainees and volunteers.

•	To take part in regular team meeting.

•	To undertake job training as necessary.

•	To keep confidential any information regarding the children, their families, staff, trainees and volunteers that are required as part of the job.

Personal Specifications

The successful candidate must be energetic, enthusiastic, highly motivated, creative and enjoy working with children.  

•	Prepared to work towards a childcare qualification.
•	Training for childcare qualifications will be provided to the successful candidates.
•	Excellent verbal and written communication skills
•	Ability to plan, work and organize activities 
•	To undertake First Aid and Child Protection training

This job is subject to clearance of Access NI and Social Services checks.