People Section
542/544 Upper Newtownards Road
Belfast BT4 3HE
Tel (028) 9067 2366
Fax (028)9067 2399
e-mail: people.ni@barnardos.org.uk
Dear Applicant
Thank you for your interest in applying for this vacancy. The Guidance Notes attached to the application
form should be studied carefully before starting to complete the application form.
Please complete Section A, C & D of the Criminal Records Disclosure sheet within the application form
and sign the declaration. If applicable, please give details of all offences, penalties and dates on the
page marked Criminal Record in the application form. This should be returned online with your
completed application form. You can include your CV but must also complete all sections of the
application form.
Barnardo’s has a policy of interviewing all applicants who are disabled and who meet the shortlisting
criteria. If this applies to you please ensure that you indicate this in the appropriate section of the
application form.
This post involves working with children and/or vulnerable adults and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of
Offenders (Exceptions) Order (NI) 1979. You must, therefore, declare details of any cautions, criminal
convictions, reprimands and final warnings given by the police, and any proceedings being instituted
against you. With some exceptions possession of a criminal record should not, in itself, debar appointment
to a post. If your application is successful you will be required to undertake an Enhanced Access NI check.
In the meantime, please complete and return the Declaration for Job Applicants. Please note that all
information provided will be treated in confidence.
For Social Care Posts only, applicants must comply with registration and legislative requirements, as laid
down by the relevant regulatory body, as necessary for the post (e.g. Social Worker).
Please complete the application form online before the closing date, quoting the reference number.
If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, I regret that on this occasion you will not
have been shortlisted. Once again, thank you for your interest in Barnardo’s and I look forward to
receiving your completed application.
Yours sincerely
People Section
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JOB PROFILE
Job Title:
Location:
Responsible to:
Saturday Club Leader
Choices for Children – Play for All Service
Children’s Services Manager
via Project Worker
Job Purpose
1.
To provide disabled children with support, to access community based play and
leisure opportunities.
2.
To provide a service based in the child’s own local community.
3.
To assist the Project Worker in providing the highest possible standards of care
for children and to co-operate fully with other team members in achieving these
objectives.
Major Tasks and Responsibilities
1. To organise and participate in a social club for disabled children and their nondisabled siblings and or friends.
2.
To contribute to the recruitment and supervision of volunteers
3.
To provide the children with a high standard of physical and emotional
care and meet their personal care needs if and when required
4.
To be responsible for handling of petty cash, record-keeping and administration
as required.
5. To attend supervision, training, meetings, courses and working groups as
required. Please note attendance is mandatory
6. To understand, adhere to and promote organisational policy in relation to
Safeguarding, Health and Safety, Care and Control Guidelines, Lone Working
and Open Access to Records.
7.
To ensure Barnardo’s Child Protection procedures are observed and adhered
to.
8.
To reflect Barnardo’s Basis and Values and uphold fully principles and
Equality of Opportunity
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9. To promote the work of Barnardo’s and to ensure a high standard of professional
practice.
10. To undertake any other relevant duties which may be required.
This Job Profile is not definitive and may be altered
to meet the needs of the Service
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PERSON PROFILE
Job Title:
Location:
Saturday Club Leader
Choices for Children – Play for All Service
Qualifications/Education/Knowledge
Knowledge of children/young people who have a disability
Relevant qualification, e.g. NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care/Childcare, NNEB,
Play Work [Desirable]
Experience
Minimum of 2 years’ experience of working directly with disabled children
OR (if qualified) minimum of 1 year’s experience of working directly with disabled
children
Minimum of 1 year’s experience of working in partnership with parents
Abilities - both aptitudes and skills
Ability to organise and supervise a team of volunteers
Ability to work independently
Ability to communicate effectively with children who have a range of communication
needs
Ability to communicate effectively with parents
Ability to communicate, network and liaise with community based services
Ability to maintain an effective recording system
Personal Qualities - Characteristics/Style/Interests/Attitudes
To be able to enter into flexible working arrangements, e.g. willing to work 5 hours, 2
Saturdays per month and attend evening training when required.
Commitment to the philosophy of Inclusion
To be self-motivated and able to make an innovative contribution to the development
of the Project
Circumstances/Health
No health problems which would adversely affect ability to carry out all the duties of
the post
Basis and Values
Candidates must be able to respect the Basis and work with the Values
Candidates must be committed to our policy of Valuing Equality/Managing Diversity
CHOICES FOR CHILDREN - PLAY FOR ALL SERVICE
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Choices for Children offers a menu of family support services for disabled
children and their families. The service is based at 230c Belmont Road, Belfast
and provides services across the Belfast and South Eastern Health and Social
Care Trust Areas.
Play for All is one of the services under the umbrella of Choices for Children.
Play for All is an inclusive play and leisure project for disabled children and
their non- disabled siblings/ friends. The service aims to promote and create
play, art, sport and leisure opportunities for disabled children, through the
medium of Saturday Clubs. There are 5 Saturday Clubs operating bi monthly.
The club is open to children between 5 and 12 years of age.
The club programme is designed to meet the likes, interests and ability of the
children who attend. Therefore a combination of table top games, floor games,
art activities, baking, sports and games are on offer each session.
There is an appointed leader in each club and he/she is supported by a number
of volunteers. Each club can accommodate a maximum of 20 children. The
clubs run from September to June. In June the children are taken on an outing
to a place of their choice.
OUTLINE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
SATURDAY CLUB LEADER
CHOICES FOR CHILDREN – PLAY FOR ALL
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Job Reference Number: NI035
Salary:
£8.25 per hour, SP14 pro rata
Hours:
2 Saturdays per month, 5 hours each day.
September - June
There will also be a requirement to attend
evening training sessions when arranged
Pay Periods:
23rd monthly, direct to a bank or building society account
Appraisal:
Annual
Work Base:
Gilnahirk Primary School
Office Base:
Play for All Service.
Belmont Road, Belfast
Smoking Policy:
Barnardo’s operates a no-smoking policy
Closing date for applications: Noon Friday 22 July 2011
Interview Date:
Mid August 2011
This document is for information only and will not form part of any contract
subsequently entered into
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