Newpark Close Family Resource Centre: Childcare Practitioners x 3
The Growing Patch Childcare Centre, Newpark Close Family Resource Centre
Are seeking to recruit the following:
Childcare Practitioners
3 positions x 35 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 adonnelly@newparkclosefrc.ie or lbowden@newparkclosefrc.ie
Closing date 28th June 2024 @ 5:00pm 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
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