Community Child Development Officer

(Ref: E/CCDO/B/251)

Job details:

· Hours: 35 hours per week

· Salary: £23,769.20 per annum

· Contract: Fixed term initially until March 2026 (may be extended subject to funding)

Job Background:

The Community Child Development Officer will support the delivery of community-based programmes, with a particular focus on early years and children’s services. This role involves engaging with families, facilitating child-centred activities, and working in partnership with local agencies to enhance outcomes in health, education, income, and employment.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

· Work alongside the Community Child Development Lead, following their leadership and guidance to ensure the effective delivery of programmes and services.

· Build, strengthen, and sustain relationships within communities to support identified needs, such as school readiness and after-school support.

· Identify service users in need, provide home visits, offer signposting, and facilitate (or assist in facilitating) targeted group sessions for children and parents.

· Deliver engaging, age-appropriate play and learning opportunities that support children’s development in safe and welcoming environments.

Essential Criteria:

· Minimum of QCF Level 3 Child Care qualification or equivalent

· 1 years paid/unpaid experience working in an early years or child development setting

· GCSE English and Maths and Grade C or above

· Experience of planning and facilitating groups

Desirable Criteria:

· Paid/unpaid experience of partnership and multi-agency/multi-disciplinary working within communities

· Knowledge and/or experience of Community Development Work

For more information, or a full job description/person specification, please contact the Human Resources Department Tel: (028) 9084 8494 or email: recruit@brysongroup.org

Application packs with full job description are downloadable from https://bryson.getgotjobs.co.uk/home where there is also the option to apply online.

Closing date for receipt of completed applications is:

Wednesday 7th May 2025 at 4pm