Job Description

Community Child Development Officer

(Ref: E/CCDO/B/925)

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.

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:

Tuesday 7th October 2025 at 12pm

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: 23,769.20 per year

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 07/10/2025