JOB TITLE: Childcare Support Worker- Relief
LOCATION: Ashleigh House, Damastown Walk, Dublin **Apply on the
website**
REPORTS TO: Cr?che Team Leader
HOURS:? **Apply on the website** hours per week (This can be
increased on a needed basis)
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 undertake the responsibility of leading a room to deliver
a holistic child-centred program under the guidance of the National
Quality Frame works, Aisteair and Siolta 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.? DU- CW**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 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 EARLY YEARS EDUCATOR:
* 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.
* 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 ensure that all childcare policies are in line the government
guidance and statutory requirements including all Coolmine policies.
* To support and assist in the provision of full-time day care of
the highest quality, in a therapeutic setting.
* Ensure a good standard of hygiene.
* Organise activities to benefit the child while delivering a
play-based approach.
* Support children's holistic development.
* Conduct observations & learning stories for assigned children.
* Demonstrate key working system.
* Assisting the Room leaders on a daily basis and able to lead a
room when required.
* Good Communication skills.
* Liaise with the parents, staff and the inter-agency team daily to
ensure children?s needs are met.
* Attend meetings and undergo training as required.
* Perform other reasonable and relevant duties as may be assigned
from time to time.
* To ensure that daily records are managed in a timely manner.
* To be flexible and adaptable to suit the service needs when
required.
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
* Previous experience in a cr?che setting.
* Familiar with childcare sector practices and professional
standards.
COMPETENCES REQUIRED
* Strong interpersonal skills
* Clear written and verbal communication skills
* Capacity to work effectively and under pressure.
* Committed to meeting the needs of vulnerable children and parents.
* Ability to manage change and be responsive to evolving
organisational change.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
* Integrity, honesty, confidentiality and builds trust with others
* 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 to Justinah Bello Hr Manager at
**Apply on the website**. on or before Friday **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE**TH JUNE **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**. Please quote this
application reference code DU- CW**Apply on the website**
COOLMINE THERAPEUTIC COMMUNITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER.
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We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
