Programme Assistant Youghal Family Resource Initiative

Youghal Family Resource Initiative, Golf Links Road, Youghal Lands General Information Why work at Barnardos? At Barnardos we seek to ensure that we have the best people working with us to support our work with children and families.

The full job description covers all associated skills, previous experience, and any qualifications that applicants are expected to have.

The benefits of working with Barnardos are designed to promote continual professional development and a work-life balance for the most rewarding working experience.

Barnardos offers a competitive salary
- recognising the experience you bring to the role Generous annual leave entitlements plus discretionary Company days Positive working environment with family friendly ethos and work
- life balance policy Tax saver and bike to work schemes in operation Employee pension scheme with employer contribution Company Sick Pay Scheme An opportunity to help improve outcomes for vulnerable children and families by working in a trauma informed way Access to regular trauma informed support and supervision Ongoing support and access to training and professional development opportunities An opportunity to be part of a supportive team Access to the Employee Assistance Program for employees and their immediate family members Regular Breath, Body and mind sessions to support staff well-being Job Description Post: Programme Assistant
- Afterschool care Location: Youghal Family Resource Initiative (YFRI), Golf Links Road, Youghal Lands Responsible to: Project Co-Ordinator Works with: Internal and External stakeholders including Barnardos team, CE Scheme participants, volunteers, service users including children aged 7 to 12 years.

Job purpose 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.

Core Job Requirements Applicants must have relevant childcare qualifications.

Minimum QQI level 6 in Childcare or equivalent and 6 months experience in a childcare environment.

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 with an understanding of GDPR guidelines.

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 design and implement programme plans for the Afterschool Club children (aged 7 to 12 years) Monday to Thursday during the school term, and full day care during out of school periods.

Understanding of child protection and welfare guidelines and be vigilant to ensuring the welfare of all children attending the service is of paramount importance and that all practise is child centred and responsive to the individual needs of the children.

To promote the development of the 'whole child' within the indoor and outdoor environment.

To reflect the ethos of the service in all aspects of their work, this includes respect for all involved in the service; maintaining a professional attitude and demeanour and treating all information and knowledge with the utmost confidentiality.

To encourage and enhance team building/team dynamics To attend regular/monthly team meetings to discuss service issues; or more frequently if the need arises To ensure that files are kept up to date in a secure location and with strict adherence to General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) To provide induction training and supervision and progress reports to the CE Supervisor for CE staff are on placement Supporting the service in accordance in its operation in line with the Child Care Act 1991 (Early Years Services) (Registration of School Age Services) Regulations 2018 ; ensuring that all recommendations are followed Adherence to the implementation of the child protection policy and following all procedures effectively Performance of all duties appropriate to the position as may be assigned by the Co-ordinator and or Youghal Family Resource steering committee.

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.

Person Specification Personal Attributes Commitment to provide a quality service to children.

Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Awareness of confidentiality, data protection and the ability to deal with sensitive issues including child protection concerns.

Ability to work as part of a team.

Flexibility and adaptability are essential attributes in this role.

Administrative and record keeping skills including IT skills desirable with Knowledge of HIVE and National Childcare Scheme Experience Experience of working with children for a minimum of 6 months is essential.

Relevant voluntary work may be considered.

Qualification Recognised qualification QQI Level 6 that is approved under the Early Years (Afterschool Care) Regulations.

The post-holder is initially assigned to work in Youghal but may be required in the future to work in other locations in the Youghal area in line with Organisational needs.

Barnardos is an equal opportunity employer.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.

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