After School/Playwork Assistant - Community Employment - CE Scheme - City of Dublin YMCA

City of Dublin YMCA; Dublin; Presencial; EUR 12.000 - 16.000; A tiempo parcial

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Laptop provided

Descripción de la vacante

City of Dublin YMCA is seeking an After School/Playwork Assistant under the Community Employment Scheme in Dublin 13 and Dublin 17. The role supports school-age childcare and youth work for young people aged 8 to 17, requiring good communication, teamwork and organisational skills.

No prior experience is required as accredited training will be provided. The three-year phased programme develops skills in childcare and youthwork, with QQI qualifications and practical work experience, leading to a

Formación

• This is a developmental opportunity with no prior experience required.
• Accredited training will be provided to support your career.
• Teamwork and communication skills are valued for working with youth and childcare services.

Responsabilidades

• Engage with young people during after-school and youth-work sessions.
• Facilitate play activities and crafts with children aged 8–17.
• Assist with daily school collections and drop-offs.
• Supervise children on outdoor trips to local parks and playgrounds.
• Serve as a positive role model for children and young people.
• Collaborate with the team to plan weekly programmes and daily activities.
• Assist with set-up of spaces and materials for activities; support admin tasks.

Descripción del empleo

After School/Playwork Assistant - Community Employment

City of Dublin YMCA

Ref: #CES-2473411

Eligibility to participate on CE is generally linked to those who are 21 years or over and in receipt of a qualifying social welfare payment for 1 year or more or 18 years and over for certain disadvantaged groups. Your eligibility will have to be verified by the Department.

Applicants should supply suitable character references and be prepared to complete a Garda vetting application form.

Job Description

Duties

This is a developmental opportunity, no experience necessary. Accredited training will be provided to support your career.

The Afterschool/Playwork Assistant will assist in providing our school age childcare and youth work services to young people aged 8 to 17 years in Dublin 13. This role, part of a Community Employment Scheme (19.5 hrs/week), requires good communication, teamwork, and organisational skills to help embed YMCA Dublin’s services in new communities. YMCA Dublin are excited to provide an individual in gaining quality work experience and certified training in order to have a successful career in the Childcare or Youth Work Sector. This three year phased scheme will include: Year 1: Employment induction and fundamentals in childcare and/or youthwork. Specific training and shadowing of experienced team members. Year 2: QQI qualifications and targeted learning that could include Social Studies, Working with Young People, Special Needs Assisting and/or Paediatric First Aid. Year 3: Further responsibility with tasks, work placement, CV and interview preparation. All the above opportunities are aimed at increasing skill and knowledge in the area in order to gain a full time career in Youth Work or Early Years provision.

Key Responsibilities:

• Engaging with young people appropriately during after school and youth work sessions.
• Facilitating play activities, such as arts and crafts, with children and young people.
• Assisting with daily school collections and drop-offs.
• Supervising children on outdoor trips to local parks and playgrounds.
• Acting as a positive role model for children and young people.
• Working with team members to plan weekly programmes and daily activities.
• Help set up and prepare spaces and materials for activities.
• Assist with administrative duties, including inputting work records and completing daily checklists and observations.
• Undertaking practical training in school age childcare, playwork, safeguarding, etc.
• Abide by YMCA Policies and Procedures, including Child Protection and Health & Safety.
• Any other duties related to the delivery of YMCA Childcare services.

Key skills:

• Good planning and time management skills
• Good team working skills
• High level of motivation and the ability to work on your own initiative
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to empathise with, support and motivate people
• Basic computer skills.

Post information: The post holder will work 19.5 hours per week. Working hours will be over afternoons and evenings Hours may differ during school holidays. Continuous training will be provided. Laptop provided. Flexibility will be required to adapt to the needs of the community and the service provision. Location: Dublin 13 & Dublin 17. DeVerdon Place as primary location with Parkside as second working location.

Duties

This is a developmental opportunity, no experience necessary. Accredited training will be provided to support your career.

The Afterschool/Playwork Assistant will assist in providing our school age childcare and youth work services to young people aged 8 to 17 years in Dublin 13. This role, part of a Community Employment Scheme (19.5 hrs/week), requires good communication, teamwork, and organisational skills to help embed YMCA Dublin’s services in new communities. YMCA Dublin are excited to provide an individual in gaining quality work experience and certified training in order to have a successful career in the Childcare or Youth Work Sector. This three year phased scheme will include: Year 1: Employment induction and fundamentals in childcare and/or youthwork. Specific training and shadowing of experienced team members. Year 2: QQI qualifications and targeted learning that could include Social Studies, Working with Young People, Special Needs Assisting and/or Paediatric First Aid. Year 3: Further responsibility with tasks, work placement, CV and interview preparation. All the above opportunities are aimed at increasing skill and knowledge in the area in order to gain a full time career in Youth Work or Early Years provision.

Key Responsibilities:

• Engaging with young people appropriately during after school and youth work sessions.
• Facilitating play activities, such as arts and crafts, with children and young people.
• Assisting with daily school collections and drop-offs.
• Supervising children on outdoor trips to local parks and playgrounds.
• Acting as a positive role model for children and young people.
• Working with team members to plan weekly programmes and daily activities.
• Help set up and prepare spaces and materials for activities.
• Assist with administrative duties, including inputting work records and completing daily checklists and observations.
• Undertaking practical training in school age childcare, playwork, safeguarding, etc.
• Abide by YMCA Policies and Procedures, including Child Protection and Health & Safety.
• Any other duties related to the delivery of YMCA Childcare services.

Key skills:

• Good planning and time management skills
• Good team working skills
• High level of motivation and the ability to work on your own initiative
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to empathise with, support and motivate people
• Basic computer skills.

Post information: The post holder will work 19.5 hours per week. Working hours will be over afternoons and evenings. Hours may differ during school holidays. Continuous training will be provided. Laptop provided. Flexibility will be required to adapt to the needs of the community and the service provision. Location: Dublin 13 & Dublin 17. DeVerdon Place as primary location with Parkside as second working location.