Trauma-Informed Childcare Specialist

Drogheda Women's and Children's Refuge - The Playroom Project; Drogheda; On-site; EUR 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training opportunities

HSF health fund

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Job summary

Drogheda Women & Children’s Refuge CLG is seeking a Childcare Worker to deliver a high-quality, inclusive childcare service for women and children accessing refuge and support services in Drogheda.

You will plan and deliver a trauma-informed, play-based curriculum for children from birth to 14 years, maintain records, and work with families and multi‑disciplinary teams to promote wellbeing and development.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Level 7 qualification in Childcare/Early Years Education.
• At least two years' childcare experience.
• Experience with birth to 14 years.
• Knowledge of Children First guidance and relevant legislation.
• Ability to plan and evaluate a play-based curriculum (Aistear & Síolta).
• Ability to work in a domestic violence refuge setting.
• Strong record-keeping and IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, inclusive, child-centred childcare.
• Plan, implement and evaluate a play-based curriculum.
• Maintain records and contribute to assessments.
• Support trauma-informed practice and children's wellbeing.
• Work with families and external agencies.
• Ensure safeguarding and compliance.

Skills

Observational skills

Assessment skills

Administrative skills

IT literacy

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Level 7 childcare/early years

Job description

Drogheda Women & Children’s Refuge CLG is seeking a Childcare Worker to deliver a high-quality, inclusive childcare service for women and children accessing refuge and support services in Drogheda.

You will plan and deliver a trauma-informed, play-based curriculum for children from birth to 14 years, maintain records, and work with families and multi‑disciplinary teams to promote wellbeing and development.