Community Child Development Officer
(Ref: E/CCDO/B/825)
Job details:
- Hours:35 hours per week
- Salary:£23,769.20 per annum
- Contract: Fixed term until March 2026
- Location: Belfast/Lisburn/Newtownabbey
Job Background:
The Community Child Development Officer will support the delivery of community-based programmes, with a particular focus on early years and childrens 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 childrens 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
- Ability/commitment to work flexible hours as required (including evenings and weekends)
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Package
- Hold a full and current driving licence valid in the UK with access to a car and business insurance on appointment
For more information, or a full job description/person specification, please contact the Human Resources Department Tel: or email:
Application packs with full job description are downloadable fromwhere there is also the option to apply online.
Closing date for receipt of completed applications is:
Thursday 28th August2025 at 12pm
Benefits:
Pension Fund Sick Pay
