Bluestones Staffing
BSNI are working with Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council to recruit a Summer Scheme Leader. This role is temporary.
Employment type
Temporary
Number of people required
2
Target start date
06 Jul 2026
Duration
6 Weeks
Hours per week
37.5
Rate
PAYE: £104.56 per day
Job location
18 Lisburn Leisure Park, Lisburn, Lisburn and Castlereagh, BT28 1LP, United Kingdom
6 week summer scheme, Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm. First week is 6th July-10th July with the last week being 17th August-21st August. It will not run week beginning 12th July.
Essential training days to be arranged beforehand and must be attended.
KEY PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
To be responsible for the supervision and organisation of the Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council Summer Scheme. The post holder will be responsible for the health, safety and welfare of all children and staff for the duration of the scheme. To ensure that all duties are performed at a high standard and in accordance with all policies and procedures set down by Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council.
KEY PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
To be responsible for the supervision and organisation of the Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council Summer Scheme. The post holder will be responsible for the health, safety and welfare of all children and staff for the duration of the scheme. To ensure that all duties are performed at a high standard and in accordance with all policies and procedures set down by Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. To organise and participate in the running of the Summer Scheme under the supervision of the Summer Scheme Manager/Duty Manager and to delegate tasks as appropriate to the Summer Scheme Assistants.
2. In discussion with other Summer Scheme Managers and Assistants, generate ideas and create a suitable activity programme, inclusive of all abilities and ages. The programme should involve sport, games, art and crafts and operate in a friendly and safe environment.
3. To supervise outings/trips adhering to Health and Safety Legislation and staff/child ratios.
4. To ensure all accidents and injuries are recorded and the appropriate accident form is complete. Report all accidents or injuries to a child to the Parents/Guardian
5. To be responsible for the staff management of the Summer Scheme Assistants.
6. To keep an up to date attendance register for children, knowing at all times who should be there and who should be collecting the children.
7. To liaise with other professionals, carers and parents as appropriate.
8. To report to the Scheme Manager any untoward events pertaining to a child, parent, or carer.
9. To be familiar with Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council policies and procedures in particular Child Protection.
10. To display a professional attitude at all times, in particular when parents/guardians are dropping off and collecting children.
11. To ensure that the Summer Scheme premises are kept tidy as the Health and Safety of the children is paramount.
12. Carry out other duties, which may be assigned.
KEY PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
To be responsible for the supervision and organisation of the Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council Summer Scheme. The post holder will be responsible for the health, safety and welfare of all children and staff for the duration of the scheme. To ensure that all duties are performed at a high standard and in accordance with all policies and procedures set down by Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. To organise and participate in the running of the Summer Scheme under the supervision of the Summer Scheme Manager/Duty Manager and to delegate tasks as appropriate to the Summer Scheme Assistants.
2. In discussion with other Summer Scheme Managers and Assistants, generate ideas and create a suitable activity programme, inclusive of all abilities and ages. The programme should involve sport, games, art and crafts and operate in a friendly and safe environment.
3. To supervise outings/trips adhering to Health and Safety Legislation and staff/child ratios.
4. To ensure all accidents and injuries are recorded and the appropriate accident form is complete. Report all accidents or injuries to a child to the Parents/Guardian
5. To be responsible for the staff management of the Summer Scheme Assistants.
6. To keep an up to date attendance register for children, knowing at all times who should be there and who should be collecting the children.
7. To liaise with other professionals, carers and parents as appropriate.
8. To report to the Scheme Manager any untoward events pertaining to a child, parent, or carer.
9. To be familiar with Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council policies and procedures in particular Child Protection.
10. To display a professional attitude at all times, in particular when parents/guardians are dropping off and collecting children.
11. To ensure that the Summer Scheme premises are kept tidy as the Health and Safety of the children is paramount.
12. Carry out other duties, which may be assigned.
Education / Qualifications
It is essential that applicants have a minimum of:
QUALIFICATIONS
1.1 – Teaching / Youth Work Qualification at NVQ level 5 or equivalent.
Experience
It is essential that applicants have a minimum of:
EXPERIENCE
1.2 – Two years’ experience of working with children.
1.3 – Experience of coaching various activities and/or an arts / crafts qualification
It is essential that applicants are:
1.1 – At least 18 years old on or before 19 June 2025.
Desirable Criteria
1.5 – It is desirable that applicants have the following qualifications / certificates:
· First Aid
· Defibrillator
· EpiPen
For more information contact Jessica or Debbie on 02895219313
BSNI are an acting recruitment agency.