Childcare Assistant (CE Scheme- Banteer Community Childcare) - CE Scheme - BACP- Community Empl[...]

BACP- Community Employment; Banteer; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community employment service located in Ireland is seeking a Childcare Assistant for the Banteer Community Childcare. This role involves daily responsibility for children's safety and development. No prior experience is required as accredited training will be provided. Candidates must be eligible for the CE scheme, which typically requires being 21 years or over with a qualifying social welfare payment. Interested applicants can register their interest through their local Intreo Centre.

Qualifications

• No experience is necessary; accredited training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Day to day responsibility of the children in the service ensuring safety.
• Liaise with the Room Leader and team.
• Communicate effectively, both written and oral.
• Work as part of a team.
• Promote areas of child development.

Job description

Overview

Childcare Assistant (CE Scheme- Banteer Community Childcare)

BACP- Community Employment

Ref: CES-2419224

Eligibility to participate on CE is generally linked to those who are 21 years or over and in receipt of a qualifying social welfare payment for 1 year or more or 18 years and over for certain disadvantaged groups. Your eligibility will have to be verified by the Department.

To register your interest you can contact an Employment Personal Advisor (EPA) in your local Intreo Centre.

Applicants should supply suitable character references and be prepared to complete a Garda vetting application form.

Responsibilities

• Day to day responsibility of the children in the service in conjunction with the team; ensure child safety at all times, in conjunction with the team.
• Liaise with the Room Leader and childcare team around work to be completed;
• Communicate effectively – written and oral;
• Work as part of a team;
• Work with the other staff to ensure curriculum is carried out daily;
• Give input to the curriculum (e.g., ideas for activities);
• Promote all areas of child development: physical, intellectual, linguistic, emotional & social;
• Carry out all work under Aistear and Siolta standards;
• Follow the policies and procedures of the service at all times.
• Applicants must supply suitable character references and be prepared to complete a Garda Vetting application form.

Requirements

• This is a developmental opportunity; no experience is necessary. Accredited training will be provided to support your career.

Application Method

Please apply to this vacancy by the following means:

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This programme is for jobseekers that are in receipt of a qualifying social welfare payment and those transferring from a social welfare scheme. Full eligibility details are available here.

How to register your interest

To register your interest, take note of the scheme reference number and contact an Employment Personal Advisor in your local Intreo Office.