Childcare Practitioner

We are currently recruiting for a temporary specified purpose full-time position of a Childcare Practitioner here at Home From Home Childcare in Ratoath, County Meath. Home From Home Childcare has been operating for over 22 years. We are looking for a dedicated, energetic & motivated person who is committed to providing an excellent standard of care and education to the children in our service.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum FETAC Level 5 in Childcare qualification or equivalent
• Experience in childcare is desirable, but not necessary.
• First Aid, Manual Handling, Tusla Children First, an advantage.
• Excellent organisational & communication skills.
• Ability to work well within a team.
• Sincere and genuine love of children.
• Candidates must provide 2 x written references and copy of qualification certificates at time of interview.
• Candidate details will be submitted for Garda Vetting.
• Police clearance required if candidate has lived outside of the jurisdiction for a period of 3 months or more.

Role Description:

• Day to day childcare tasks will be outlined in more detail upon application.
• To ensure a safe, secure, and healthy environment for the care, safety and welfare of the children.
• Actively engage the children in developmentally appropriate learning activities to facilitate the development of each child.
• Promote and help maintain an organised, clean, safe & well-equipped learning environment.
• Observe and record children’s progress.
• To communicate effectively with children, parents, and staff alike.
• Meet established policies and procedures, creating an environment of best practice.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: €14.50-€16.28 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• On-site parking
• Sick pay
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• QQI/Fetac Level 5 Childcare (required)

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 30/08/2024
Reference ID: HFH2024