Child Care Worker

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We are currently looking to recruit a full-time Childcare Worker (permanent contract, 37.5 hours per week, 5 over 6) to join our Children and Family team in St Joseph’s Childcare Centre, Co. Waterford.

The post holder will have responsibility for providing high-quality early childhood care and education while ensuring a safe, secure, and nurturing environment for all children. Working closely with Senior Childcare Workers, Managers, and other team members, the Childcare Worker plays a key role in supporting individual children and promoting their overall well-being.

The role involves assisting in the planning and implementation of age-appropriate, stimulating activities that foster each child's natural development, in line with Siolta, the National Quality Framework for Early Childhood Education, and Aistear, the National Curriculum Framework. All duties are carried out in accordance with the policies and procedures of St. Joseph’s Childcare Centre and relevant regulatory standards to ensure the highest level of care and safety.

This is a great opportunity to join one of Ireland’s largest voluntary organisations and make a difference in your community.

Education, Experience, Knowledge and Skills Required

Qualifications
Minimum FETAC Level 5 in Childcare or Early Years Educator is essential.

• FETAC Level 6 in Childcare or Early Years Educator would be an advantage.

Experience
1 year of experience in relevant childcare role is essential.

Knowledge
Knowledge of the Society and of its mission and values.

• Knowledge of needs and issues of the poor and disadvantaged.
• Knowledge of Aisteoir, Siolta, Better Start programmes and AIM.
• Good knowledge of underlying principles in early years education/afterschool

Skills
Be a strong team player who enjoys being around children.

• Ability to use initiative.
• Display enthusiasm and an interest in supporting and empowering young children and their families
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrate excellent listening and supportive skills.
• Be patient with a well-developed sense of humour.
• Have a child centred approach to activities, being imaginative and creative in delivering activities.

The person must also demonstrate the following personal attributes:
Be honest and trustworthy

• Be respectful
• Be flexible
• Demonstrate sound work ethics
• Confidentiality
• Other

Full job description for this role and list of associated benefits can be found here: Childcare Worker - Job Description 08.2025 St Josephs.pdf

please visit www.svp.ie to apply

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: €15.17 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 37.5 per week

Work Location: In person