Programme Assistant- Limerick South

General Information

• Barnardos offers a competitive salary – recognising the experience you bring to the role
• Generous annual leave entitlements plus discretionary Company days
• Employee pension scheme with employer contribution/ Company Sick Pay Scheme
• Access to regular trauma informed support, supervision, training and many other professional development opportunities
• Tax saver and bike to work schemes in operation
• Access to the Employee Assistance/Wellbeing programme for employees and their immediate family members

Job Description

• To provide a safe and appropriate environment for children to participate in the service
• To ensure all children attending the service receive an appropriate level of supervision
• To support children attending to play and interact positively with other children.
• To be vigilant for signs of physical, sexual and emotional abuse and neglect and any concerns regarding the welfare of children.
• To immediately bring any concerns to the attention of the child’s Key Worker and the Designated Person and in keeping with Barnardos Child Protection Policy.
• To gather information statistics and prepare reports as required, including administration of databases as appropriate to the role

Person Specification

• Minimum 6 months experience of working with children essential. Relevant voluntary work may be considered.
• Experience or understanding of working with vulnerable children and families.
• Working with colleagues to prepare and implement support plans for children requiring additional support, enabling them to engage with the preschool curriculum.
• An awareness of the needs of vulnerable children
• Assisting in general duties related to the preschool environment

Application Procedure