THE GROWING PATCH CHILDCARE CENTRE, NEWPARK CLOSE FAMILY RESOURCE
CENTRE
ARE SEEKING TO RECRUIT THE FOLLOWING:
CHILDCARE PRACTITIONERS
3 POSITIONS X **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** HOURS WEEKLY WORKING WITH
CHILDREN TWELVE MONTHS TO SIXTH CLASS.
Qualifications Minimum Fetac level 5 in Early Childhood Care and
Education. Garda Vetting will apply.
TO APPLY FOR ANY OF THE ABOVE POSITIONS PLEASE SEND AN UP TO DATE C.V
AND COVER LETTER TO:
Aishling Donnelly (School Age Manager) or Lorraine Bowden (Early Years
Manager).
Newpark Close Family Resource Centre,
Kilkenny.
Alternatively, C.V ‘s can be sent to * or
*
Closing date **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**TH JUNE **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
@ 5:**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**PM SHARP
JOB DESCRIPTION: CHILDHOOD PRACTITIONER ROLE:
To support and assist in the provision of care to the highest quality
in a holistic setting for children.
REPORTS TO: The Childcare Manager
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* Be willing to work with children of various ages from wobblers to
afterschool children
* Perform a variety of tasks, such as nappy changing, toileting,
sterilising, feeding, nap supervision and engaging in play.
* Conduct observations of children under the direction of management
* Always follow the policies and procedures of the service
* Cleaning, tidying and storage of equipment and toys after use
* Co-ordinate the implementation of activities suitable for
different age groups
* Maintain room, and equipment, to always ensure the health and
safety of children
* Ensure a good standard of hygiene
* Organise materials and toys to the benefit of children
* Support children’s developments – emotional, social, physical
and cognitive in carrying out activities
* Attend meetings and undergo training as required
* Be aware of child protection procedures and advise manager/DLP
should you have any concerns about a child
* Maintain strict confidentiality, any breach of confidentiality
about children or their families will constitute gross misconduct
* Perform other reasonable and relevant duties as may be assigned
from time-to-time from management
PERSON SPECIFICATIONS
* Minimum FETAC Level 5 in Childcare
* Ability to work as part of a team
* Kindness, warmth and responsiveness to the needs of children
* Good Communication and Relating Skills with children, staff and
parents
* Knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations
* Complete Garda Vetting
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
