JOB TITLE: EARLY YEARS RELIEF WORKER (STUDENT VACANCY)
LOCATION: Ashleigh House, Damastown Walk, Dublin **Apply on the
website**
REPORTS TO: Childcare Team Leader
HOURS: **Apply on the website** hours per week (Flexible)
JOB TYPE: Part time (6 Months Fixed Term Contract, but could be
extended subject to funding)
SALARY: **Apply on the website**.**Apply on the website** per hour
PURPOSE: To work alongside our committed Early Years & Childcare
professionals, to deliver a holistic child-centred program under the
guidance of the National Quality Frameworks, Aistear and S?olta in
line with Child Care Regulations (the Child Care Act **Apply on the
website** (Early Years Services) Regulations **Apply on the website**.
CONTACT EMAIL: **Apply on the website**
APPLICATION REF. HR/DUB/ADM/EYRW/**Apply on the website**
Coolmine is a leading drug and alcohol treatment centre providing
community, day and residential services to men and women and families
with problematic substance use since **Apply on the website**.
Coolmine believes that everyone should have the opportunity to
overcome addiction and lead a fulfilled and productive life.
Coolmine provides a residential addiction treatment service for women
and their children. An integral part of the service is the onsite
dedicated Early Years and Pre-school Service which is accessible to
all parents participating in the programme. Mothers can feel safe in
the knowledge that whilst they are engaging in our programme, their
child is being looked after in a safe, secure, caring and nurturing
environment. We are now seeking an Early Years Relief Worker to assist
the childcare service where needed. The Early Years Relief Worker must
be flexible to suit the service needs and adhere to all childcare
policies while providing a quality service.
REQUIREMENTS OF STUDENT EARLY YEARS EDUCATORS:
* Candidates must be willing to work with new-born babies and young
children
* Candidates must hold a minimum of FETAC Level 5 (or recognised
equivalent) in a childcare qualification. Recognised equivalent
requires a ?Letter of Eligibility to Practice?-This is obtained
through applying for an ?Assessment of Equivalence?. Accessed
through contacting the Department of Education and the Department of
Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (DCEDIY).
* Candidates must provide 2 x written references and copy of
qualification certificates at time of interview.
* Candidate details will be submitted for Garda Vetting.
* International Vetting required if candidate has lived outside of
the jurisdiction for a period of 3 months or more.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES: (INCLUDE, BUT NOT LIMITED TO)
* To follow the childcare policies, in line with the government
guidance and statutory requirements. This also includes Coolmine
policies and procedures.
* To support and assist in the provision of high-quality Early Years
care and learning to children aged **Apply on the website** years of
age, in a therapeutic community setting.
* Provide the children with, reciprocal interactions with children.
* Support activities to benefit the child while delivering a
play-based approach.
* Support children's holistic development.
* Contribute to the process of Observation & Documentation-
Including learning stories and Conducting observations & learning
stories for children.
* Build effective forms of Communication among team members
* Liaise with the parents, staff and the inter-agency team where
possible. Delivering, a holistic approach that caters for the children
accessing the Early Years Preschool & Baby-room.
* Engage with opportunities to upskill and access relevant training.
* Engage with Team Meetings and reflective practice.
* Perform other reasonable and relevant duties as may be assigned
from time to time.
* To be flexible and adaptable to suit the service needs when
required.
* Practice and follow expected hygiene practices involving, good
hand hygiene and using Personal Protective Equipment.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
EDUCATION:
* Level 5 qualification in Early Years Education or higher.
* Professional certification in Children?s First, First Aid, Hand
hygiene, putting on and taking off PPE equipment (or wiling to engage
in online training seminars during recruitment process.)
EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE
* Enrolled on a course that is on the list of DCEDIY Early Years
Recognised Qualifications at level 6, 7 or 8.
* Must have successfully completed at least the first year of the
course.
* Must have successfully completed a practice placement in-person in
an ELC service, previously.
COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
* Good interpersonal skills.
* Clear written and verbal communication skills.
* Committed to meeting the needs of vulnerable children and parents.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
* Integrity, honesty, confidentiality and builds trust with others.
* Ability to foster and nurture reciprocal interactions with
children.
* Team player and with flexible approach
* Respect for the values and ethos of Coolmine
APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested candidates who meet the Person Specification requirements
should send their cover letter, CV & Letter of Eligibility (where
needed) to Karl Mooney at: **Apply on the website**
Please quote this application reference code HR/DUB/ADM/EYRW/**APPLY
ON THE WEBSITE**
CLOSING DATE: **Apply on the website**th February **Apply on the
website**.
_COOLMINE THERAPEUTIC COMMUNITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER._
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Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
