NORTH EAST LINCS WOMEN’S AID  -  JOB DESCRIPTION

Children’s Support Worker

The nature of the work undertaken means that this invitation is for women only
and is exempt under Schedule 9 Part 1 Equalities Act 2010

RESPONSIBLE TO:
HOURS: 22 per week      PAY:  £12.33ph

Head of Operations; Chief Executive Officer

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1.  Prepare and deliver a structured programme of activity for children and families living in refuge -

providing a stimulating and safe environment through play and other activities in which children can
interact and develop socially, emotionally, intellectually and physically.

2.  To work as a team, ensuring a programme of activities is planned and implemented four weekly.

3.  To ensure the play and activities not only engage, encourage and support children of all ages, but also

that they address and support the child’s concerns, worry’s and issues around their abuse.

4.  To plan a timetable of work which ensures the Hideout is open & accessible 6 days a week and to share

this with refuge residents and staff.

5.  To ensure that the physical environment of the children’s room is acceptable to the women and children

and that it is safe, clean and offers a high degree of comfort.

6.  To provide, through play, activities that strengthen relationships between mothers and children.

7.  To offer a listening service and support to children and mums.

8.  To supervise individual children or groups of children as per the time table and demands/situations.

9.  To provide childcare for refuge children should a mother be requested to engage with internal and

external support and/or meetings.

10.  To provide childcare during admissions (where possible) – ensuring an enthusiastic, welcoming and

planned approach to a very daunting experience for children.

11.  To maintain an awareness of actual or potential abuse; maintaining openness with the mother, using the

Child Protection Policy and discussing concerns with children’s workers, refuge workers and
management; making any referrals where necessary.

12.  To maintain and oversee cleanliness of the children’s garden, garden equipment and communal areas –

ensuring regular safety and risk assessments of the toys and equipment.

13.  To encourage and promote school attendance.

14.  To develop and maintain an environment that supports children in their homework activities.

15.  To ensure the provision of age appropriate educational activities.

16.  To work as part of a team at all times with flexibility to meet the family’s needs (including where

possible, during times of crisis).

17.  Promote family security, safety, healthy living, good hygiene, healthy eating, etc.

18.  Develop and maintain a family information resource point for children, families and refuge staff.

19.  To undertake any monitoring & evaluation of the activities as requested.

20.  To act as a contact for organisations/individuals needing information/services for children and families.

21.  To promote an atmosphere of equal opportunities in all areas of work.

22.  To ensure strict confidentiality at all times.

23.  To provide a high standard of quality care and education.

24.  To ensure Children’s Services meet all the requirements of funders, legislation, etc.

25.  To work within Ofsted and Early Years guidelines.

26.  To be familiar with the organisations policies; ensuring they are implemented at all times.

27.  To work at all times in accordance with the confidentiality policies of the Refuge, with due

consideration for Child Protection Issues - raising any concerns about children and their needs with your
line manager.

28.  To comply with the Health and Safety policy at all times.

29.  To record all support and relevant information accurately on our case management system and to

communicate this with refuge staff and manager.

30.   To set up and develop children’s meetings, ensuring their voices are heard in the planning of the

timetable and services.

31.  To report any maintenance/replacement or repair requirements for the children’s room, garden and

communal room.

32.  To attend and contribute to staff meetings and to participate in staff training events as required.

33.  To promote the importance of safety, security and risks to the children.

34.  Encourage and oversee any fundraising activities undertaken on behalf of Children’s Services.

35.  To participate in the legal requirement of training hours required.

36.  To perform such other duties as are reasonable to the character of the post and the level of responsibility.

IMPORTANT
It is important that all applicants understand that days and times of sessions will vary and must be flexible
according to;

- the needs of the children
- ages of the children
- term-time and holiday time
- times of crisis

(Timetables and sessions will be discussed and planned ahead within your team time)

Jan 26

POSSIBLE HOURS / DAYS AVAILABLE
PART TIME (22hrs)

OPTION 1
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            EARLY YEARS EDUCATOR
(NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent)
  JOB DESCRIPTION

Revised March 2022

Royal Naval Pre-school Learning Organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the
welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this
commitment.  We provide early help through support working with local agencies to identify
children and families who will benefit and, we undertake assessment of the early help needed and
provide targeted services to address those needs.

Job Title :

 Early Years Educator

Accountable to:

 Childcare Manager, the senior management team and Trustees

Experience :             Early Years Educators will have a recognised Childcare / Early
                                  Year’s qualification at Level 2/3 (or equivalent). Experience of
                                  Working in an early years childcare setting. They will demonstrate
                                  Knowledge of Ofsted and the Statutory Framework for the Early
                                  Years Foundation Stage.

Role in the setting:
The role of the Early Years Educator within the childcare setting is to support and
promote children’s early education and development.
To plan and provide effective care, teaching and learning that enables children to
progress and prepares them for school. Making accurate and productive use of
assessments. Developing effective and informed practice.
To safeguard and promote health and safety and the welfare of all children, working in
partnership with colleagues, parents and carers and other professionals.
Ensuring that all children are stimulated within a positive learning environment and kept
safe from harm and abuse in line with organisations Safeguarding Policy.

 The Early Years Educator will be responsible for: -

•  Working with children from birth to approximately school age and up to 8 years in
some settings, that offer extended hours. This will be In line with all relevant
legislation and thereby supporting the childcare manager by working to agreed
policies, procedures and directed tasks.

•

 Working with the childcare manager(s) and other staff with the daily routines of
the childcare setting, deployment of staff in the childcare setting, activities,
planning monitoring and evaluation.

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•  Caring and educating the children in the childcare setting within a key person

structure, promoting good practices and being a role model for other staff within
the childcare setting.

•

 To always ensure the safeguarding and the welfare of the children in the
childcare setting.

•  Compliance with the Early Years Foundation Stage Statutory Framework.

Duties and Responsibilities

a)

Organisational responsibilities

•  To ensure that security is always maintained adhering to the organisations

policies and working practices.

•  To ensure that ratios are always adhered to within the working day whilst children

are present.

•   To be responsible for the children’s social, emotional and educational

development. This involves planning and supervising activities. The Early Years
Educator is responsible for observing and monitoring all children.

•  To be responsible for the well-being and care of all children, including physical

care such as feeding, nappy changing, their welfare, health and dietary
requirements, including implementing the medication policy when appropriate
and safeguarding all children in your care.

•  To deliver a service of the highest standard that will develop and improve each
child’s quality of life. To respect each child as an individual, taking in their
appropriate needs.

b)

Environment

•    To provide a safe learning environment through the risk assessments of the
    Childcare setting, activities provided, toys, equipment. All staff, to implement
    safety rules inline with policies and procedures.

• To help provide an environment where enjoyment and fun are linked with
  discovery and learning.

• To be responsible within the room with planning for all children and
  the preparation of resources and materials needed for planned childcare
  activities, interest tables and displays to stimulate communication and
  conversation.

•  To be responsible within the childcare setting for the cleaning of areas such as

Kitchens, tables after meals, cleaning toys and equipment on a regular basis and
cleaning at the end of the session following the Standard Operational

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Procedures; including areas such as toilets (children’s and staff), floors and
outside areas.

•  To carry out necessary cleaning tasks to ensure a safe, hygienic environment
     this can mean operating outside of opening times when children are not present.

•  To assist the Childcare Manager with the care and maintenance of furniture, toys
equipment and resources. To monitor stock levels of consumables and to request
items as t...

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and families? Would you like to join an enthusiastic and passionate staff team where we believe every child deserves a safe, loving, and supportive home?

We are currently recruiting a qualified social worker who has experience working with children in the care system. We know all children need loving, caring and dedicated adults in their life. That's why we work hard every day to find that family who can go on that journey with children and give them the future they deserve.

About Us

We are committed to providing exceptional fostering and adoption services to ensure that children find stability, security, and the opportunity to thrive. We work closely with families, carers, and professionals to create positive outcomes for children.

Some of the Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assessment of prospective foster carers and adopters using the BAAF Form F and AAR frameworks.
• Attending multi-disciplinary meetings, Looked After Children reviews and panels.
• Regular supervision and support to foster carers and adopters.
• Timely recording and good communication with all professionals involved in children's lives.
• Pre and post-approval training delivery.
• Participation in the office duty system on a rota basis.

About You

We're looking for someone who:

• Has a Degree in Social Work/ Dip SW/ CQSW/ CSS
• Is registered with NISCC
• Has demonstrable experience of working with Looked After Children
• Has access to a car. A full driving licence and appropriate business insurance are also essential and evidence of these documents will be required if appointed.* As driving is an intrinsic part of this role, applicants with a disability that prevents them from driving should be able to demonstrate an alternative means of meeting the mobility requirements of the post.

What We Offer

• A supportive and inclusive working environment.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• The chance to make a lasting impact in the lives of children and families.

Apply Today

If you share our passion for creating brighter futures for children, we'd love to hear from you.

Working Hours: Monday to Friday (37 hours per week) with flexibility to undertake training / visits outside office hours on occasion

Location: Office base 230b Belmont Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT4 2AW. Travel is required across Northern Ireland.

This is a hybrid working role – We place value on colleagues spending time together at our office base on a regular basis, with flexibility to work from home for part of the week.

Salary: £36,427.87 - £48,749.06

Closing: Midnight, 3 February 2026.

Interviews: TBC

Contact email: recruitment.support@barnardos.org.uk

We will also hold a waiting list of suitable candidates to be considered in the event that other similar vacancies arise in the next 12 months.

The successful candidate will also be required to undertake Enhanced Access NI with Child and Adult Barred List check.

For informal enquires please contact Sharon McAuley via sharon.mcauley@barnardos.org.uk

We know that our colleagues go above and beyond in delivering our vital work, driven by their passion and commitment to Barnardo's values.  We also know that we can only realise our ambitions and achieve better outcomes for more children, thanks to the talent, hard work and creativity of our people. 

For all these reasons, we are committed to a new approach to pay and reward, to ensure it is fair, attractive and progressive, which was rolled out in April 2023. This is a positive change for the charity, and a part of our People & Culture Strategy. It will assist us in supporting colleagues to belong, thrive and grow in their colleague journey at Barnardo's and in time will offer clear routes of progression for colleagues in both their career and their pay. 

Whilst the full pay band and salary range is advertised, our approach to starting salaries is to appoint between the minimum to mid-point of the pay band – t...