Childcare Practitioner - Kilcormac Community Childcare Facility, Co Offaly - CE Scheme - Women'[...]

Women's Community Project (Mullingar) Association CLG,; Kilcormac; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community childcare initiative in Kilcormac is seeking applicants for a developmental position offering training in Early Years Care. No previous experience is necessary, and successful candidates will work 19.5 hours per week while studying towards a Level 5 qualification, with all training costs covered. Interested individuals should confirm eligibility linked to social welfare payments and complete Garda vetting.

Qualifications

• Eligibility linked to social welfare payment or disadvantaged group status.
• Prepared to work in an Early Years Setting.
• Willingness to complete Garda vetting application.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a developmental opportunity with accredited training.
• Gain practical work experience of 19.5 hours per week.
• Study towards a Level 5 Major Award in Early Learning Care.

Job description

Overview

KILCORMAC PLAY GROUP, St Joseph's Ctr, Kilcormac, Co Offaly, R42 X894. 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. Eligibility will 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.

Duties

• This is a developmental opportunity; no experience is necessary. Accredited training will be provided to support your career.
• The programme offers practical work experience of 19.5 hours per week within an Early Years Setting, in conjunction with studying towards a Level 5 Major Award in Early Learning Care (professional).
• The work experience and training will enable applicants to secure future employment opportunities within the Childcare / Special Needs Assistant sector. All training costs are funded 100% through the programme.
• Rate €271.50.
• Garda Vetting is required. Shortlisting will apply.
• For information, contact your local Intreo office or email [e-mail]. Childcare vacancies are in Kilcomac/Kilcormac, Co Offaly. Check the Community Employment information at: https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/employment/unemployment_and_redundancy/employment_support_schemes/community_employment_scheme.html