Early Years Practitioner Barnardo's

EFDNI; Pomeroy; Remote; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

G-old Sure Start in the Mid Ulster area is recruiting a permanent Early Years Practitioner for the Pomeroy Developmental Programme, offering 24 hours per week. You will deliver engaging early years activities for children aged 0–4 and their families, support the 2–3-year-old development programme (three 2.5-hour sessions weekly), and run outreach play sessions in local settings.

Role involves home visits, building trusted relationships with families, promoting positive play, early learning, and

Qualifications

• QCF Level 2 in Playwork or equivalent required.
• Experience working or volunteering with children aged 0–4 years.

Responsibilities

• Support the Developmental Programme for 2–3-year-olds, running three 2.5-hour sessions weekly (Sept–June).
• Deliver outreach play sessions in local community settings.
• Build trusted relationships with families, including home visits.
• Promote positive play, early learning and social development.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to maintain high standards of care.

Skills

Experience with children

Parent communication

Education

QCF Level 2 in Playwork

Job description

• Reference number: 23763
• Job Title: Early Years Practitioner
• Location: Pomeroy
• Locality: Gold SureStart
• Contract type: Permanent
• Hours: 24
• Salary: £26,666 – £27,838 (FTE) (£17,296.86 – £18,057.08 pro rata)
• Closing Date: 22 October 2026
• Interview Date: TBC

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for a permanentEarly Years Practitioner for ourPomeroy Developmental Programme – offering 24 hours per week.

As an Early Years Practitioner, you will be a vital part of our multi-disciplinary team, delivering engaging and nurturing early years programmes for children aged 0–4 and their families.

Your role will include:

• Supporting Developmental Programme for 2–3-Year-Olds, running three 2.5-hour sessions weekly (September–June)
• Deliveringfun, creative Outreach Play Sessions in local community settings
• Buildingtrusted relationships with families, including conducting home visits
• Promotingpositive play, early learning, andsocial development
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to ensure thehighest standards of care

About Us

G-old Sure Starthas been supporting families in theMid Ulsterarea for over 24 years. Funded by theDepartment of Educationand delivered byBarnardo’s, our work is rooted in community needs and focused on early intervention. We are passionate about helping children and families thrive in warm, inclusive environments.

What We’re Looking For

Essential Criteria:

• QCF Level 2 in Playwork or equivalent (or willingness to work towards it)
• Relevant experience working or volunteering with children aged 0–4 years

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience communicating effectively with parents/carers regarding their child’s needs

A full driving licence and access to a car are essential, due to the widegeographical area covered across Mid Ulster.

Applicantswith a disability that prevents them from driving may demonstrate analternative means ofmeeting mobility requirements.