Job Description

We have 3 fantastic prospects for the position of Early Years Assistant within our Early Years team based at the Mencap Centre Belfast. Do you have a passion for making a difference for young people with a learning disability?

Would you like to work at the Mencap Centre, where it is the only place of its sort? This is where very young children with a learning disability and their parents can get specialist help and support.

The Early Years Assistant roles are 35 hours per week and on a fixed term contract until November 2024.

Mencap Early Years provides a programme of play, therapy, care and teaching for 3-4 year old\'s with sizable developmental delay.

• The post holder will assist with the provision of a stimulating, caring and therapeutic play atmosphere.
• You will work safely and in compliance with our internal and external requirements. This is so that the people we support can trust, feel safe and have confidence in the support we provide them.
• The job requires a passionate and caring character to provide a inspiring atmosphere to the children we support.

Do you have?

• Knowledge of child development
• The skill to plan for/ provide a developmentally appropriate atmosphere
• Childcare qualification at QCF Level 3 equivalent in Child Care, Learning and Development or Playwork, or a relevant occupational qualification (as stated by Daycare Minimum Standards)
• Experience working with families and children aged 0-4
• The skill to work with confidence and in unison within a multi-disciplinary team
• To be able to work flexible hours and committed to supporting children with learning disability

Please note: Early Years is open during term times and employees work 47 weeks of the year.

Do you feel that this role is for you? If so, please apply with a full and up to date CV that explains how and why you want to work for Mencap.

At Mencap, we value a diverse and inclusive workplace and we intentionally plan for the success of our colleagues in everything we do. We welcome applications from everyone, so come as you are and join us. Together we are Mencap!

Job ID: 29827

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and welcome applicants with disabilities to apply for all roles with us. To find out more about the scheme please visit the direct gov website.

Benefits

As well as knowing that what we do is making a positive difference to people\'s lives, you will receive fair pay and have access to a wide range of rewards and benefits as one of our employees.

• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) increasing to 35 days with long service plus the ability to buy up to another 10 days via our HolidayPlus scheme
• Service related sick pay when 6 month probation is completed
• Pension contributions into NEST Scheme on a salary sacrifice basis meaning NI savings
• Death in service life cover for a nominated beneficiary under our life assurance scheme
• Loans for debt consolidation, bikes, computers and phones when you have been with us for 6 months
• Interest free season ticket loans
• Discounts and cashback from 3% to 30% at high street shops including major super markets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via Mencap Extras
• Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc.
• Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support
• Quarterly award scheme and recognition at every 5 years through our YouRock program
• Access to award winning training and development

*T&C\'s apply based on contract

About Mencap

At Mencap we work in partnership with people with a learning disability. We do this by providing high quality, flexible services that support people, including young adults, to live as independently as possible in their own homes and in the community.

Everyone wants a purposeful job - to do something meaningful. At Mencap, we can give you that. You will have opportunities to develop as a person, colleague, leader and activist.

You\'ll make new friends and feel inspired to reach your potential. We will ask a lot of you - but you\'ll get back so much more. With us, it is never \'just a job\'.

In return for your hard work and passion, we can give you real meaning and purpose in your work.

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