Activities Support Assistant

THE EMPLOYER IS: NEWRY STREET UNITEThe Activities Support Worker will provide assistance to the Community Development Worker, Activities Coordinator and After School Leader in planning, preparing and running a wide range of activities, workshops and events for all ages in Newry Street Unite Community Centre.

• Support the existing Newry Street Unite staff and volunteers in delivering a range of activities and events for the local community.
• Work with children, young people and adults.
• Support the staff team with the day to day running and maintenance of a busy Community Centre.
• Work with the NSU staff team to prepare, plan, set up and deliver activities/events for all ages.
• Provide administrative support.
• Basic food preparation.
• On occasion, opening/closing for private groups who have hired the Community Centre.
• Any other tasks consistent with the role.

• Candidates must be flexible in their approach to working hours to support the centre’s schedule.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Basic IT skills, such as using email, Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Willingness to attend training vital to the role as well as meetings.
• Relate well to people of all ages.
• Child Protection training.
• Basic Food Hygiene.
• Music/art/craft skills/health education awareness training.
• Ability to contribute to session planning.
• Familiarity with record keeping for funding returns.
• Candidates must be reliable and punctual.
• Friendly, open-minded, caring and helpful.

The Employer is: NEWRY STREET UNITEJobStart Opportunity - Working Hours Information
- Standard

Hours:

up to 25 hours per week.

- Flexible/Reduced

Hours:

May be available upon approval by a Work Coach.

- Additional

Hours:

The employer may offer extra hours depending on availability. This should be discussed directly with the employer before starting employment.

The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer.

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Vacancy  Job Sector Childcare and Social Work Area Co Down Location Kilkeel Salary 16-17 £ 7.55, 18-20 £ 10.00, 21 plus £12.21 per hour. No. vacancies 1 Contract Type Temporary Weekly hours 25 Published date 07/01/2026 Closing date 17/02/2026 Worktime Days to be confirmed, hours between 9am - 5pm, with some evening shifts.

Area:
All of Northern Ireland
Closing date: 09 Jan 2026

Area:
All of Northern Ireland
Closing date: 16 Jan 2026