Temporary Summer Playscheme Workers (Applicants must be aged 18 or over for child protection purposes)
25 hours per week: June July or August dates available
Locations: North, East, South or West of Belfast
To be responsible to the designated Assistant Community Development Officer or Playworker to assist with the organisation of a Summer Playscheme, including day to day programming and development of activities. This will include activities in the centre and trips and activities away from the centre.
Groups that the Worker may be required to work with will include children (4-16 years).
Summary of responsibilities and personal duties
To organise, supervise and initiate in specific activities inside and away from the Summer Playscheme as determined by the Assistant Community Development Officer or Playworker.
To prepare and arrange materials and resources for use in the Summer Playscheme.T
To support work with volunteers and staff to help develop the scope of the Summer Playscheme programme.
To fully implement good practice guidelines as set out within the councils Playwork Code of Practice and to comply with the guidelines set out within the councils Child Protection Policy.
To fully implement all Health and Safety procedures as required.
To be involved as required in evaluation and monitoring processes,
To assist with the administration and financial aspects of the playscheme as required.
To undertake such duties as may from time to time be required.
To undertake the duties in such a way as to enhance and protect the reputation and public profile of Belfast City Council.
Essential criteria
Experience
Applicants must, as at the closing date for CVs, be able to demonstrate on their CV by providing personal and specific examples, at least one year’s relevant experience of each of the following areas:
the direct supervision of children as a major element, or, substantial part of your role,
or, as part of daily duties;
and planning and delivering organised play activities.
Applicants must be aged 18 or over for child protection purposes.
Special skills and attributes
Applicants must be able to demonstrate, by providing personal and specific examples, evidence of the following special skills and attributes.
Technical knowledge and skills
An understanding of the legal responsibilities and practical aspects of working with children and young people.Communication skills
The ability to communicate effectively at all levels, both verbally and in writing, for example, by responding to the needs of children, parents, other workers and council staff.
Work planning skills
The ability to effectively plan, prioritise and organise.
Health and safety knowledge
An understanding of health and safety responsibilities of the post to ensure the safety of employees, other workers and members of the public, especially children and young people.
Customer care skills
The ability to deal with the public in a tactful and sensitive manner.
Initiative and team working skills
The ability to work on own initiative and as a member of a team.
Short-listing criterionIn addition to the above experience, Belfast City Council reserves the right to shortlist only those candidates who, as at the closing date for receipt of application form, have an NVQ Level II in Play Work, Child Care, or equivalent qualification.
CLOSING DATE: 30th April 2026
Further Information:
Training Dates:
You must attend one training session below: (training will be paid)
16 June 6.30 pm-9.30 pm
20th June 9.30 am to 12.30 pm
25 June 6.30 pm-9.30 pm
Hours: 25 per week
Rate of pay: £13.45 per hour plus accrued holiday hours
*AN ENHANCED ACCESS NI MUST BE COMPLETED IN ALL CIRCUMSTANCES BEFORE PLACEMENT IS CONFIRMED. *
If you would like to apply for this role, please send us your updated CV via the link provided and one of the team will be in touch with you. Or if you would like to discuss this position, please contact:
Task Recruitment on 02890 421047 or 07812 017416 to speak to one of our consultants.
The client reserves the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date, should they receive sufficient applications. If interested, please send your CV as early as possible.
We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.