Programme Assistant – Tivoli, Dun Laoghaire

at  Barnardos

CORE JOB REQUIREMENTS

• To provide a safe and appropriate environment for children to participate in the service.
• To ensure all children attending the service receive an appropriate level of supervision.
• To support children attending to play and interact positively with other children.
• To be vigilant for signs of physical, sexual and emotional abuse and neglect and any concerns regarding the welfare of children.
• To immediately bring any concerns to the attention of the child’s Key Worker and the Designated Person and in keeping with Barnardos Child Protection Policy.
• To record concerns promptly and accurately.
• To gather information statistics and prepare reports as required, including administration of databases as appropriate to the role
• To supervise students and volunteers where necessary and to ensure they are aware of all Barnardos policies and compile placement reports as appropriate.

REQUIREMENTS SPECIFIC TO THIS POST

• To provide a flexible service on a day-to-day basis within the Early Years’ team.
• An experience or understanding of working with vulnerable children and families.

REQUIREMENTS OF ALL BARNARDOS STAFF

• Commitment to the purpose of Barnardos and to work within the values, policies and procedures of the organisation and in the context of current legislation and regulations.
• To participate in regular supervision with your line manager.
• To actively participate in team and staff meetings and service reviews/ evaluations and to contribute to the development of policy and practice with your area of work and within Barnardos as a whole.
• To report any area of concern to your line manager in a timely manner.
• To show reasonable flexibility in relation to hours of attendance to meet the needs of the work. Work during unsocial hours may be required.
• Have a flexible approach to the work in response to organisational change, development and review of best practice.
• Participate in and engage with a performance management programme.
• Identify training needs with your line manager and participate in training opportunities appropriate to the role.
• To be vigilant to any Health, Safety and Welfare risks in the workplace and bring any concerns to the attention of your line manager or local Health & Safety Officer.
• To be vigilant to any concerns regarding the protection and welfare of children and to bring them to the attention of the Barnardos Designated Person in a timely manner, in keeping with the Barnardos Child Protection policies.
• To participate in the efficient flow of information within the organisation by sharing and seeking information as appropriate.
• To undertake other duties as may be requested by the line manager from time to time.
• To undertake your work in a manner that is friendly, flexible and informal.
  Note: This Job Description will be reviewed and updated in line with the needs of the work.
  Barnardos is an equal opportunity employer.

EXPERIENCE

Experience of working with children for a minimum of 6 months is essential.
Relevant voluntary work/prior work-experience positions may be considered.

QUALIFICATION

A recognised qualification (minimum FETAC/ QQI level 5) that is approved under the Early Years’ (Pre-school) Regulations.

To provide a safe, child centred environment/experience to children in the context of the service in which you work and appropriate to the role.