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Macroom Family Resource Centre is seeking to recruit Qualified Childcare Practitioners to our Childcare Programme Team (levels 5 – Level 8).

The Childcare Practitioner will work closely with, and support the Childcare Supervisor & Centre Manager in ensuring the competent delivery of a high-quality daily childcare programme.

Responsibilities will include:

  • To provide an ongoing day-to-day support/supervision to the other staff in the Pre-School, Daycare, Crèche, and After-Schools Sections
  • To ensure the constant safety of the pre-school, daycare, crèche, and after-schools environment and of the children, parents, and staff in accordance with the Policies and Procedures Manual of Macroom FRC
  • To ensure quality of service and the safety of children in our care and staff in our employ and to ensure service compliance with all relevant legislation.
  • To promote the ethos of equality and respect informing all areas childcare in our service.
  • To determine, prepare, document, and deliver a programme and curriculum of activities providing for the holistic development of children.
  • To maintain records in accordance with Macroom FRC Policies and Procedures and ensuring appropriate levels of confidentiality at all times.
  • To understand and promote and model best practice in childcare through participation in childcare networks and ongoing training.
  • To alert the Childcare Supervisor to any matters that may compromise the delivery of a high-quality pre-school and crèche programme.
  • To develop systems to facilitate opportunities for parents, volunteers, and student involvement.
  • To keep up to date records of:
    • Daily register of attendance
    • Staff Rostering
    • Records of each child
    • Accident/incident book
    • Fire drills
    • Daily plan of activities
  • To undertake other relevant tasks and duties as they arise

 

Job requirements

Essential

  • Must have at least a level 5 qualification in childcare or equivalent if trained outside of Ireland.  Recognition will be given for additional relevant qualifications. 
  • Must demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of the operation of a childcare facility along with relevant experience within a childcare setting.
  • Must demonstrate an ability to handle situations of a difficult nature in a calm and organised fashion, which could arise in a childcare setting.
  • Must show an ambition and commitment to further developing and improving the work of the Centre towards the provision of enhanced services to the local community.
  • Must demonstrate an adequate level of administration skills to be able to effectively complete necessary daily tasks, rosters, email responses and policy development.
  • Must demonstrate a sufficiently high level of awareness of health and safety in all areas of the work of the Centre.
  • A high competence in spoken and written English.
Nice to have

Desirable

  • Qualifications or experience, in excess, of those stated above which can be obviously linked to the position and to the work of the Centre.
  • Previous experience of working in a similar position.
  • Previous supervisory experience with direct staffing responsibility.
  • A driving licence with eligibility for bus driving
  • Enhanced computer skills with operational knowledge of word, excel, email, internet, access or more.
Benefits

Remuneration

  • Remuneration will be in line with standard rates for Childcare work in Ireland and will reflect education level and experience.
  • Accommodation may form part of the remuneration package subject to discussion and agreement.
  • Loyalty bonus is included in package.

 

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Work experience:
Work experience is not required
Language skills:
  • English
  • Good
Salary range (Weekly):
480 - 510 EUR (Gross pay)
Date of expiry:

About company

Our Family Resource and Childcare Centre provides family support, community development, childcare and counselling. Our crèche service caters for children from 3 months to 3 years old. We also offer a full Daycare service for children attending preschool. Our Junior Preschool room caters for children aged 2.8 years to 3.5 years. Junior Preschool is designed for children who are… Find out more