JOB TITLE: EARLY LEARNING & CHILDCARE PRACTITIONER
LOCATION: Dublin * – Ashleigh House
REPORTS TO: Early Learning & Childcare Team Leader
HOURS: * hours per week
JOB TYPE: Full-Time
SALARY RANGE: € *. * –
*. * – depending on
qualifications obtained.
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 Síolta in line with Child
Care Regulations (the Child Care Act * (Early
Years Services) Regulations *.
Contact Email: *
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 *.
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 a Childcare Support Worker to assist
the childcare service where needed. The childcare 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/QQI level 6 Early Years
qualification from a recognised body however a level 7 or 8 desired.
* 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.
* Ensuring the individual needs of the children are identified and
met.
* 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, conducting observations & to make learning
visible.
* Build effective forms of Communication among team members, parents
and children.
* Work in partnership 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:
* Candidates must hold a minimum of FETAC/QQI level 6 Early Years
qualification from a recognised body however a level 7/8 desired.
* 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
* Must have experience of 1 year working directly with children, in
a paid capacity.
* Must show a genuine love and passion for working with young
children & babies
* Must have the capacity to develop positive working relationships
with others.
COMPETENCES REQUIRED
* Good interpersonal skills.
* Clear written and verbal communication skills.
* Committed to meeting the needs of vulnerable children and parents.
* Warm and caring personality
* Ability to form positive working relationships with others.
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 Dylan Murphy the HR Administrator at **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE** ON OR BEFORE MONDAY **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**TH OF MARCH
**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
Please quote this application reference code HR/DUB/SDL/EYP/**APPLY ON
THE WEBSITE**
_Coolmine Therapeutic Community is an equal opportunities employer._
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