Childrens Services Assistant

Sense; Belfast; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Belfast is seeking a Children's Services Assistant for their new Sense Hub. This permanent role involves supporting children with learning new skills, personal care, and social interactions. The ideal candidate will hold a QCF Level 2 Diploma and have experience working in special needs childcare. This position offers 25 hours per week at £12.50 per hour, aiming to enhance services for children and promote inclusivity for those with disabilities.

Qualifications

• 6 months minimum experience in a childcare setting for children with special needs.
• Willingness to attend training as needed.
• Knowledge of BSL and Makaton is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support children with learning new skills.
• Assist with personal care and hygiene.
• Help children understand their environments and access the community.
• Provide support with medication and well-being.
• Facilitate the use of preferred communication methods.
• Assist with children's social interactions and behavior.

Skills

Childcare

Personal care

Communication skills

Social skills

Education

QCF Level 2 Diploma in childcare, Learning and Development OR Playwork

Job description

It's an exciting time atSense, as we are now looking for Children's Services Assistants for our Children's service in our brand new Sense Hub Belfast! These are permanentpositions, with contracts available at 25 hours per week, offering £12.50 per hour.Opening its doors in 2025, the new Sense Hub Belfast will increase the support Sense can provide by 50% and offer new spaces for the community to engage with the organisation. In addition to expanding existing services, the Hub will enable Sense to provide new, vital services with a proven successful track record.These include: A day service for disabled adults, offering a range of regular activities where people can get support, try new things, and make new connections. An early intervention service for children with disabilities 0-8 years old that enhances existing support for deaf blind children. Arts, Sports and Wellbeing programmes in partnership with local providers. A transition and employment service that will support disabled people as they move into adulthood.The new Sense Hub Belfast will ensure that the 52,000 people across Northern Ireland with a complex disability have somewhere they can enjoy now and in the future. Support for the disabled community cannot wait any longer and we hope you can join us in transforming the lives of those who need help most. Any contribution can help make the dream of a more inclusive and accessible community for disabled people more of a reality.

Responsibilities

• Supporting children with learning new skills..
• Supporting with personal care and hygiene.
• Helping children make sense of their environments and accessing their community.
• Helping with medication and well-being.
• Supporting children with using the communication that is best for them.
• Helping children with their social life and behaviour.

Skills and Qualifications

• QCF Level 2 Diploma in childcare, Learning and Development or Playwork.
• 6 months minimum experience working in a childcare setting for children with special needs.
• Willing to attend training as needed to support you in your role.
• Some knowledge of BSL and Makaton is desirable.

Vacancy ID 1748889 Job ref. 296890 Job Sector Childcare and Social Work,Carers and Support Workers Area Belfast Location Belfast Salary £12.50 per hour No. vacancies 1 Contract Type Permanent Weekly hours 25 Published date 03/12/2025 Closing date 26/12/2025 Worktime Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm