Your new company
Hays Social Care are working with Ards and North Down Borough Council to recruit for their community Summer Schemes. The summer scheme is offered to primary age children to develop soft skills through exploration, trying new things and the development of memory and creativity through play.

Your new role
Reporting to the Community Development Officer, as a Summer Scheme worker, you will assist in the running of summer Scheme sessions in accordance with the planned programme, supervising a small group activity satisfactorily.
Activities also include setting out and putting away equipment and resetting the equipment during the session for new activities as well as any other duties required for the post. You will play a vital part of the team and participate in team meetings / training sessions, comply with and promote equality, safeguarding and health and safety in accordance with Council policies and legal requirements.

What you'll need to succeed
To succeed in this position, you will be a motivational, committed team worker who is passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children and has a sensitivity to the differing requirements of individuals and groups. You will have a minimum of 6 months experience of working with children in pre-school, young people, special needs, children and parents or arts and crafts. You will have knowledge of child protection / vulnerable adult issues, be a team player and have a sensitivity to the differing requirements of individuals and groups. Awareness of Health and Safety and knowledge of child protection / vulnerable adults’ issues would be advantageous.

What you’ll get in return
- £11.94 per hour

- 30 hours per week (9am until 3pm)

- 2 week duration (22nd July until 2nd August)

- Full induction and training - Paid induction

- Opportunity to be part of the Council’s long-standing community incentive - being part of a team and having your views account what you need to do now. If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.