Child Development/Programme Supervisor

The role of the Early Year’s Supervisor will be to deliver quality early years services to support the delivery of the Sure Start programme with the South Belfast area.

The successful candidate will lead the programme team to provide a group-based programme for children aged 2-3 years. She/he will be responsible for organising and implementing a stimulating and varied programme of activities for this age group in order to enhance their social development, build on their communication and language skills and encourage imaginative play.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. To assist in the induction of and line manage and supervise Early Years Assistant staff in the team.

2. To supervise any student placements and volunteers working within the programme.

3. To work in conjunction with SBSS Speech and Language Therapist in delivering group and individual language enhanced programmes and ensure screenings/assessments such as Wellcomm, Bi-Lingual Profiles and Hanen are conducted as required.

4. Liaise closely with Sure Start Early Learning Co-ordinator and the SPPG Programme Specialist in implementing a child-centred and welcoming environment that builds and expands all children’s learning and development.

5. To lead the team in using Observations and Planning to ensure the individual emotional and learning needs of each child are met and that appropriate ‘invitations to play’ are being offered that help foster each child’s curiosity and takes their abilities, interests, language and cultural backgrounds into account.

6. To ensure good relationships between the programme and other agencies, community groups, children, parents, volunteers, schools and nurseries are developed and maintained.

7. To ensure preparation and maintenance of all facilities required, such as rooms, materials and equipment and ensure all facilities and resources are left clean and tidy after sessions.

8. To ensure a good standard of hygiene and safety and observe all relevant health and safety rules and guidelines. Ensure that all relevant health and safety paperwork is completed.

9. To provide support for all children’s emotional and social needs by promoting positive behaviour through your role modelling and work performance.

10. To keep a register and attendance record of children, daily diary of events/activities and any other such records as may be required in a clear, detailed and accurate manner.

11. To liaise with any other relevant agencies regarding the welfare of children and implementing a planned strategy of intervention where necessary. Ensure all child protection policies are followed and report and discuss any concerns with ELC.

12. To develop supportive relationships with parents/carers that will enable them to support their child’s needs/development and plan for and provide activities such as regular 1:1 meetings, monthly Stay To Play/Come and Play sessions, workshops for parents and outings/events.

13. To incorporate Sure Start Message Of The Month themes into group and parent and child activities.

14. Discuss any developmental concerns and place onward referrals if required

15. To ensure confidentiality of information relating to children and families at all times.

16. To comply with Sure Start policies and procedures and be aware of and work in accordance with relevant legislation at all times.

17. To submit reports and monitoring information as required.

18. To participate in induction and training programmes, meetings and supervision as required.

19. To adhere to current Minimum Standards as outlined by the Department of Health and prepare for and facilitate annual inspections by BHSCT Early Years Team.

20. To undertake any other relevant duties as considered appropriate by the Early Learning Co-ordinator or Board of Directors.

Please contact by email or phone for an Application Pack (with full Job Description and Personnel Specification)

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £14.50 per hour

Expected hours: 25.0 per week

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Sick pay

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

• Nursery: 2 years (preferred)
• Nursery experience: 2 years (preferred)
• Childcare: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person