Early Years Worker

at  Action for Children

EARLY YEARS WORKER

Salary: Circa £21,029 per annum, pro rata which equates to £17,050
Location: Ballymena
Contract/Hours: Permanent, Part-time (working 30 hours a week)
Benefits: 29 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays, professional qualifications, excellent training and development opportunities, flexible maternity, adoption and paternity packages, up to 7% employer contribution pension, discount portal with your favourite brands.

LET’S TALK ABOUT YOU

Our job description for the Early Years Worker outlines the requirements of the role but the ‘must-haves’ are:

• A minimum Diploma Level 2 in Childcare or equivalent relevant qualification.
• Experience of working with children aged under 4 years.
• A genuine interest in childcare and a true passion and love for children.
• A thorough understanding of Child Protection and Safeguarding.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage with people of all ages and backgrounds.
• An understanding of the physical, intellectual, linguistic, social and emotional growth as part of child development.
• The ability to travel across Antrim and Ballymena on a regular basis. The job requires the ability to travel according to the needs of the job, with reasonable adjustments, if required, according to the Equality Act.

Please note: Interviews are planned to be held the week commencing 25th March 2024.
Contact: Emma Goodwin on 01923 361725 who will be happy to support with your application.

GOOD TO KNOW

Application Process
Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
There are five sections to complete: Personal Details, CV, Supporting Statement & Information, Equality & Diversity, Submission & Declaration.
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A BIT ABOUT THE ROLE

Ballymena & Little Steps Sure Start provides a range of health, play & learning and parenting support services to children, from pre-birth up to four years, and their families. The project comprises a multi-agency, multi-disciplinary team and works in close partnership with a range of local Statutory, Voluntary and Community service providers to promote effective service delivery in response to the needs of the expectant parents, children and families across the designated SureStart areas.
We’re looking for an Early Years Worker with a genuine interest in childcare and a true passion and love for children to join our fantastic team. You’ll have the ability to understand and support transitions for children as well as an understanding of the physical, intellectual, linguistic, social and emotional growth as part of child development.
You’ll be working flexibly within the Antrim and Ballymena localities as services are provided from 3 centre bases across the localities, within the home setting or through outreach activities to local pre-school, Church and Community settings.
Have a look at the video attached to get some insight into the day to day work life of an Early Years Worker.
This role is for 30 hours a week and the working pattern is
Monday 9am – 4.30pm
Tuesday 9am – 4.30pm
Wednesday 9am-5pm
Thursday 9am -2pm
Friday 9am – 1pm

Our job description for the Early Years Worker outlines the requirements of the role but the ‘must-haves’ are:

• A minimum Diploma Level 2 in Childcare or equivalent relevant qualification.
• Experience of working with children aged under 4 years.
• A genuine interest in childcare and a true passion and love for children.
• A thorough understanding of Child Protection and Safeguarding.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage with people of all ages and backgrounds.
• An understanding of the physical, intellectual, linguistic, social and emotional growth as part of child development.
• The ability to travel across Antrim and Ballymena on a regular basis. The job requires the ability to travel according to the needs of the job, with reasonable adjustments, if required, according to the Equality Act