Childcare Practitioner

Center Parcs Ltd; Ballymahon; On-site; EUR 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free day passes

Discounts on breaks, shops and dining

Bonus scheme and recognition rewards

Supportive, friendly team

Career development and in-role培训

Job summary

Center Parcs Longford Forest is seeking a Part-time Childcare Practitioner to create a fun, safe and engaging environment for children. You will deliver activities, maintain records and build positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues.

The role includes early mornings, evenings, weekends and bank holidays with a guaranteed minimum of 120 hours over a 4-week period. Garda vetting is required before starting, and compensation is €15.85 per hour plus a Sunday premium where

Qualifications

• Level 5+ in a childcare qualification.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to build rapport with adults and children in various group sizes.
• Note: Garda vetting required before starting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging activities that promote fun, safety and learning.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Build trust and rapport with children, parents and colleagues.
• Contribute to a cheerful, collaborative team environment.

Skills

Communication

Rapport building

Outgoing personality

Education

Childcare qualification Level 5+

Job description

Childcare Practitioner

Longford Forest | €15.85 per hour

We're looking for a Childcare Practitioner to help create a fun, safe and engaging environment for children.

What you'll be doing

• Deliver engaging activities that promote fun, safety and learning
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with industry standards
• Build trust and rapport with children, parents and colleagues
• Contribute to a cheerful, collaborative team environment

What's in it for you

• Free day passes and access to leisure facilities (including the spa)
• Discounts on breaks and in our shops and restaurants
• Bonus scheme and recognition rewards
• A supportive, friendly team
• Career development and in-role training

Your working hours

• Part-time contract
• You will be contracted to work a guaranteed minimum of120 hours over a 4-week period. You may be asked to work additional hours in line with operational requirements
• This role includes early mornings, evenings, weekends and bank holidays
• Premium rate of pay for hours worked on a Sunday

About you

• Level 5 or above in a Childcare qualification
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to build rapport with adults and children in various group sizes
• Naturally outgoing, cheerful and enthusiastic personality

Note: You'll need to complete a Garda vetting before starting (we'll help with that).

Our values

Each colleague at Center Parcs is involved in building better worlds for our guests, colleagues, communities and our environment. Contributing to our purpose means living out our values: We care, we're brave, we're determined and we're naturally us.

Working here

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Closing date: 24th November 2026

Please note this vacancy may close at any time once sufficient applications have been received. Early submission of your application is therefore encouraged.

At Center Parcs, everyone's welcome.

We recognise that we're all at our best when we're being ourselves. We are committed to building a culture that champions diversity, equity and inclusion, where everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want them to feel valued for their individuality, thrive in our business and share a sense of belonging. We place a lot of value on recruiting based on behaviours rather than prioritising qualifications or experience. Please let us know if you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process.