Community Child Development Officer

Community Child Development Officer
(Ref: E/CCDO/B/825)
Job details:
Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: £23,769.20 per annum
Contract: Fixed term until March 2026
Location: Belfast/Lisburn/Newtownabbey

Job Background:
The Community Child Development Officer will support the delivery of community-based programmes, with a particular focus on early years and children’s services. This role involves engaging with families, facilitating child-centred activities, and working in partnership with local agencies to enhance outcomes in health, education, income, and employment.
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Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work alongside the Community Child Development Lead, following their leadership and guidance to ensure the effective delivery of programmes and services.
• Build, strengthen, and sustain relationships within communities to support identified needs, such as school readiness and after-school support.
• Identify service users in need, provide home visits, offer signposting, and facilitate (or assist in facilitating) targeted group sessions for children and parents.
• Deliver engaging, age-appropriate play and learning opportunities that support children’s development in safe and welcoming environments.

Essential Criteria:

• Minimum of QCF Level 3 Child Care qualification or equivalent
• 1 years paid/unpaid experience working in an early years or child development setting
• GCSE English and Maths and Grade C or above
• Experience of planning and facilitating groups
• Ability/commitment to work flexible hours as required (including evenings and weekends)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Package
• Hold a full and current driving licence valid in the UK with access to a car and business insurance on appointment

For more information, or a full job description/person specification, please contact the Human Resources Department Tel: (028) 9084 8494 or email: recruit@brysongroup.org
Application packs with full job description are downloadable from https://bryson.getgotjobs.co.uk/home, where there is also the option to apply online.
Closing date for receipt of completed applications is:
Thursday 28th August 2025 at 12pm