Sure Start Play Co-ordinators

JOB ADVERTISEMENT

2 x Sure Start Play Co-ordinators

Dry Arch Sure Start

Location:              Dry Arch Sure Start Dungiven and Limavady

Hours of Work:    25 hours per week        

Salary:                  Scale 4, SCP 20 – Pro rata

Job Purpose:

• To promote the engagement of parents in their children’s development, learning and wellbeing.
• To contribute to the effective and efficient delivery of information, advice and support to parents of young children in order to improve outcomes for children aged 0-3 and their families. 

The Sure Start Play Co-ordinators will have responsibility for developing and organising play and learning based groups for children aged 0-3 and their families, this includes session planning, sourcing appropriate resources, delivery, monitoring and evaluation; matched to individual or group needs, in consultation with various individuals. 

Essential Criteria:

• Relevant level 3 qualification in Early Years/Playwork/Health/Social Care or equivalent
• Practical knowledge and good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
• Knowledge and good understanding of child development
• Knowledge and understanding of the Minimum Standards and Child minding & Day Care Regulations
• Excellent communication skills

Desirable:

• Level 5 qualification in Children’s Care Learning and Development or equivalent
• Previous experience of developing/ delivering training to meet the diverse needs of families e.g. antenatal communication, baby massage, baby reflexology, baby yoga.
• Previous experience of delivering parenting programmes, e.g. Nurturing, Solihull Approach
• Experience of working within a Sure Start or Children’s Centre
• Experience of working in the community with parents and a wide range of professionals, e.g. Health Visitors, Midwives, Social Services, Family Hubs, Education

If you are interested in this position please contact The Dry Arch Children’s Centre on 028 777 42904 or email joanne@dryarchcentre.co.uk for a full application pack.

Completed application forms to be returned by email or post to: The Administrator, The Dry Arch Children’s Centres Ltd, Glenshane Business Park, 50 Legavallon Road, Dungiven, BT47 4QL by:                  5pm  - Friday 25th September 2015

The Dry Arch Centre is an Equal Opportunities Employer